Anstead

Anstead has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Anstead's population is estimated at around 1,620 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 98 people (6.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,522 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,620, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in Jun 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 117 persons per square kilometer. Anstead's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 46 persons by 2041, with growth anticipated in specific age cohorts led by the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 31 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Anstead, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, sourced from statistical area data, indicates Anstead averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 45 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, supply has met or exceeded demand, with about 0.6 new residents arriving per new home on average.

This suggests greater buyer choice and potential for population growth above projections. The average construction value of these homes is $547,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Anstead has 85.0% more construction activity per person as of recent data.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. All new constructions since FY-21 have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and focusing on family homes. With around 317 people per dwelling approval, Anstead exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers in the area.

Anstead has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Employment conditions in Anstead demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Anstead's workforce is highly educated with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate in Anstead was 2.7% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Out of the 829 residents employed, 67.0% participate in the workforce, similar to Greater Brisbane's participation rate of 64.5%. The leading industries for employment among Anstead residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services have an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented with only 3.5% of Anstead's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.7%.

The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9% in Anstead while employment declined by 4.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% during the same period. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. For future insights, Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anstead's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not consider localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Anstead had a median taxpayer income of $63,513 and an average income of $98,932 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Anstead would be approximately $69,807 (median) and $108,736 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Anstead all rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, the largest segment comprises 32.2% earning $4,000+ weekly (521 residents), while in the surrounding region, the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 49.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Anstead is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Anstead, as per the latest Census evaluation, 99.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.0% consisting of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 95.2% houses and 4.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anstead stood at 37.5%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged properties making up 55.6% and rented dwellings comprising 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, exceeding the Brisbane metro average of $2,311. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Anstead was $490, compared to Brisbane metro's $500. Nationally, Anstead's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,383 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Anstead features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 90.2% of all households, including 49.0% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.8%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households comprising 0.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Anstead demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Anstead is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 45.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 16.7%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 11.2% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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Anstead's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Anstead residents with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 66% of the total population (1,075 people) have private health cover, compared to 71.1% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively.

70.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.1% in Greater Brisbane. 16.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (260 people), lower than the 18.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors in Anstead are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Anstead was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Anstead's cultural diversity is above average, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Anstead, making up 48.4% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.6% versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 29.9%, Australian at 22.7%, and Irish at 11.0%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: South African is overrepresented at 1.4% (versus 2.0%), Scottish at 9.9% (versus 8.9%), and French at 0.9% (versus 0.7%).

Anstead hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Anstead is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 16.9% of Anstead's population, compared to Greater Brisbane's percentage. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group constitutes only 5.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 16.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 18.0% to 16.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Anstead. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 21 people, reaching 124 from 102, and will lead the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting Anstead's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 85+ and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.