Arana Hills

Arana Hills is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated since the 2021 Census, the population of Arana Hills was estimated to be around 7,771 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 800 people (11.5%) compared to the previous census in 2021, which reported a population of 6,971. AreaSearch's estimation was based on a resident population of 7,764, derived from their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 152 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,129 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 11.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.4% and the national average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Arana Hills.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 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, which were released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with Arana Hills expected to increase by 396 persons to reach a total population of 8,167 by the year 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 0.5% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Arana Hills recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Arana Hills has seen approximately 42 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 214 homes were approved, with an additional 21 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.7 new residents arrived per new home over these five years, indicating stable market conditions. However, this figure has accelerated to 7.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $510,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Commercial development in Arana Hills is limited, with $9.3 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Arana Hills has seen slightly more development, 41.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although building activity has slowed recently. New developments consist of 41.0% detached houses and 59.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 87.0% houses. The location has approximately 408 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Population forecasts suggest Arana Hills will gain 42 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Arana Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects are Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade, Hills Quarter Everton Hills, Everton Rise, and Everton Hills Central. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Arana Hills has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%.

As of September 2025, 4,575 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation is 75.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 23.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment in Arana Hills are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

The area has a specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Manufacturing employs only 4.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while the labour force grew by 5.2%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Arana Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Arana Hills has an income level above the national average according to latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Arana Hills is $61,637 and the average income stands at $72,995. These figures compare to those for Greater Brisbane which are $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended 30 June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,745 (median) and $80,229 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Arana Hills rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 79th percentiles. The data indicates that 35.7% of the population (2,774 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflective of patterns seen in the region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 32.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Arana Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Arana Hills, as per the latest Census data, 86.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 13.2% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This compares to Brisbane's metropolitan area where 73.5% of dwellings are houses and 26.5% are other types. Home ownership in Arana Hills stood at 30.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 48.4% and rented dwellings accounting for 20.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Arana Hills was $440 compared to Brisbane's metro figure of $380. Nationally, Arana Hills' mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, with rents being substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.4% of all households, including 37.9% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.6%, consisting of 17.8% lone person households and 2.6% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Arana Hills shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 32.0% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 24.9% and Queensland's state average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.5% while certificates make up 22.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 37 active transport stops operating within Arana Hills, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by three individual routes, collectively providing 203 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 11% using train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 23.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 29 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Arana Hills's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Arana Hills shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (~4,361 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.0%) and asthma (7.9%). 68.5% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,150 people), with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Arana Hills ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Arana Hills had a lower cultural diversity, with 82.7% born in Australia, 91.8% being citizens, and 93.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 50.0%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

The top ancestry groups were English (29.6%), Australian (26.7%), and Irish (10.2%). Notably, New Zealand (1.0% vs 1.0%), South African (0.8% vs 0.6%), and German (5.0% vs 4.2%) groups had higher representations than the regional averages.

Arana Hills's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Arana Hills's median age is nearly 37 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Arana Hills has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.2% to 5.9%, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 8.9% to 7.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Arana Hills's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 141%, adding 164 residents to reach 281. Senior residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 58% of population growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.