Anstead

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

As of Feb 2026, Anstead's population is estimated at around 1,620, reflecting an increase of 98 people since the 2021 Census. This growth rate of 6.4% exceeds the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.1%, making Anstead a growth leader in the region. The population density stands at 117 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023.

However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics indicate a decline of 49 persons by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to grow by 29 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, allocated from statistical area data, shows Anstead averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually. Around 45 homes were approved in the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY26. This averages out to about 0.6 new residents per year arriving for each new home over these five years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and supporting potential population growth while offering greater buyer choice.

The average construction value of new homes is approximately $547,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen around $2 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. In comparison, Anstead has 85.0% more construction activity per person than Greater Brisbane, offering greater choice for buyers despite a recent slowdown in building activity. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and focusing on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 317 people per dwelling approval, Anstead exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population projections indicating stability or decline should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

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

No infrastructure changes are anticipated in the area at this time.

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

Anstead has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025827 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Anstead is at 64.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. A high proportion of residents work from home, with 33.2% doing so according to Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 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 appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.1% and employment declined by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points in Anstead. In Greater Brisbane, however, employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Anstead's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

The median taxpayer income in Anstead is $63,513, with an average of $98,932 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. As of September 2025, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,807 (median) and $108,736 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Anstead rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 32.2% earning over $4000 weekly, with 521 residents, contrasting with the surrounding region where 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 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Anstead's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anstead stood at 37.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.6% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $490, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Anstead's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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%. Group households make up 0.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 45.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) 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%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 16.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.3% 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 extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Anstead. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (1,075 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.8 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 70.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population were broadly typical. The area had 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (265 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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, accounting for 48.4%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.6% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: South African at 1.4% in Anstead versus 0.6% regionally, Scottish at 9.9% versus 7.4%, and French at 0.9% versus 0.5%.

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 median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 17.0% of the population in Anstead, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 4.8%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.6% to 16.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 17.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Anstead, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 18 people, reaching 124 from 105. The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 85+ and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.