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Arana Hills has an estimated 7,856 residents, up from 6,971 at the 2021 Census — a change of 885 people, or 12.7%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years, faster than 79% of areas nationally. 167 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 2,152 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Arana Hills's population is estimated at around 7,856 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 885 people (12.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,971 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,835, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 167 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,152 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Arana Hills's 12.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. According to the SA2 figures from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 benchmarks, projections are set. When these are missing, or when looking past 2032, state authorities' 2023 releases structured on 2021 data are used. Because QLD state projections do not separate residents by age groups, AreaSearch scales the growth proportions using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (anchored to 2022 data) across age brackets. Long-term forecasts suggest growth will track in the bottom national quartile, adding 335 residents by 2041 across local SA2 boundaries, representing a 4.0% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
245 new dwellings have been approved in Arana Hills over the past five years, an average of 49 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 45% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building approvals tracked by AreaSearch via ABS records indicate that the suburb of Arana Hills averages roughly 49 dwelling approvals annually, summing to approximately 245 new properties over the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 42 builds have been approved. An average intake of 2.9 individuals per new home built was observed between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that underpins local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry a mean building cost of $510,000, showing that developers are targeting the upscale market with premium housing options. Non-residential development approvals total $9.3 million this financial year, suggesting a quiet commercial construction pipeline.
Per capita building approvals show that the suburb of Arana Hills has 61.0% more construction activity than Greater Brisbane, giving purchasers a wider selection, even though local building volumes have slowed lately. Approved stock is split between 45.0% separate houses and 55.0% multi-unit dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density homes offers cheaper purchasing alternatives and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a clear shift from the current residential landscape, where houses make up 87.0% of all stock, due to a shortage of development land and changing buyer preferences and budget pressures. The ratio of residents to annual dwelling approvals stands at about 259, leaving room for expansion. Long-range demographic projections show the suburb of Arana Hills gaining 314 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially allowing population expansion to outpace current forecasts.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Arana Hills, worth an estimated $590 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.66 billion. 18 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and development projects play a major role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade, Hills Quarter Everton Hills, Everton Rise, and Everton Hills Central, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade
The Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade by Charter Hall involves extensive external and internal refurbishments to modernize the convenience-based shopping centre. The works focus on a refreshed branding identity, improved shopper amenities, and architectural elements that reflect the surrounding hills and bushland. Key features include upgraded entry statements and enhanced common area aesthetics to improve the overall community experience.
Everton Hills Central
A proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, with specialty retail, medical centre, gym, and childcare facility. The centre will have direct frontage to South Pine Road in Everton Hills, serving the surrounding Hills District community in the City of Moreton Bay.
Hills Quarter Everton Hills
Masterplanned residential community delivering 120 premium townhomes in a hillside setting with resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and landscaped parklands.
Arana Central
Arana Central is a proposed mixed-use town centre redevelopment by Pellicano on the former Kmart site. The proposal includes around 300 apartments across multiple buildings, retail and commercial uses, dining, public spaces and a new plaza. The project is progressing alongside the City of Moreton Bay's Arana Hills Precinct Planning process, with the precinct planning framework currently being finalised before future planning scheme amendments and development outcomes are considered.
The Quarry by Frasers Property Keperra
The Quarry is a 40-hectare masterplanned community by Frasers Property Australia, transforming a former granite quarry into a premier residential neighborhood. Located 9.5km from the Brisbane CBD, the development features over 100,000 new plants, resort-style facilities including ClubQ with multiple pools and a gym, and elevated homesites up to 170m above sea level.
Arana Views Estate
Small boutique land subdivision in the final stages of Arana Hills, releasing 28 elevated residential lots with northerly views. Lot sales appear to be complete.
Ferny Grove Transit Oriented Development
$140 million jointly funded TOD with new multi-storey commuter car park (905 spaces), retail and residential apartments (82 units), cinema, medical centre, and childcare facilities. Joint venture with MaxCap Group.
Keperra Country Golf Club Residential Precinct
Master-planned residential community within Keperra Country Golf Club incorporating up to 450 new dwellings, including townhouses and low-rise apartments, while retaining the 27-hole golf course. Progressing with significant golf course and clubhouse redevelopment works.
4,770 residents of Arana Hills are employed, from a labour force of 4,918. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 77.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,866, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Arana Hills boasts a highly skilled workforce with strong representation in essential service industries and an unemployment rate of just 3.0%. Estimated employment growth reached 1.6% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, 4,770 residents were employed while the local unemployment rate stood at 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%. Workforce participation exceeded standard levels at 77.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that a moderate 23.9% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The major employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The suburb of Arana Hills exhibits a strong concentration in public administration & safety jobs, which employ residents at 1.5 times the regional average rate. By comparison, manufacturing accounts for only 4.0% of employment, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 6.4%. Because it is mostly a residential enclave, local employment options are limited, as shown by comparing the number of working residents to local job numbers. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month window, local employment rose by 1.6% and the total workforce expanded by 1.4%, causing the local jobless rate to contract by 0.3 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment rose by 3.2%, the labor force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help outline future local workforce demands. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth varies. Weighting these national sector trends against the local workforce mix suggests jobs for residents could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
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Median household income in Arana Hills is $2,227 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,005 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,637 a year against an average of $72,995. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 reveals that the suburb of Arana Hills has income levels exceeding the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Arana Hills earn a median income of $61,637 and an average income of $72,995, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest median earnings of $68,639 and average earnings of $81,287. According to the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes sit in the 79th percentile nationally.
Roughly 35.7% of the population (2,804 people) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional concentration of 33.3% in this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with 32.6% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 13.9% of income, leaving residents in the 81st percentile for disposable funds, and placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Arana Hills had 2,500 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Arana Hills consisted of 86.9% detached houses and 13.2% other housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Arana Hills were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 30.9%, with 48.4% of households paying off a mortgage and 20.7% renting. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent of $440 exceeded the metropolitan average of $380.
Compared nationally, local mortgages are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent sits well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Arana Hills counted 2,500 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,817 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 79.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 37.9%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single-parent households at 12.6%. Non-family households represent 20.6% of the community, with single-person households making up 17.8% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.7 people, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.0% of adults in Arana Hills hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 22.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 107 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,078 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment is a key feature of the local population, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to the SA4 average of 24.9% and the Queensland rate of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education is also popular, with 35.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising 12.5% with advanced diplomas and 22.5% with certificates. Student numbers are high in the local area, with 29.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 9.8% in primary schools, 8.0% in secondary schools, and 5.6% attending tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Arana Hills reaches 37 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Arana Hills include 37 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 routes, which provide 203 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 84%, followed by trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 23.9% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Bus routes in the area average 29 trips daily, which represents roughly 5 services per week for each transport stop.
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68.5% of residents in Arana Hills report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are positive for the residents of the suburb of Arana Hills. Analyses of mortality and health data align closely with national averages, showing typical rates of illness across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (about 4,409 residents) holding private policies. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 10.0% and 7.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 68.5% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 14.6% of the population (1,146 people), matching national trends for this age bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Arana Hills is largely Australian-born, at 82.7% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below the regional average, with 82.7% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.0% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the most common heritages are English at 29.6%, Australian at 26.7%, and Irish at 10.2%. There are also variations in other backgrounds, with New Zealanders representing 1.0% of the population (equal to the regional rate), South Australians at 0.8% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and Germans at 5.0% (compared to 4.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Arana Hills is 37. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Arana Hills is 37 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 (14.5%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.2% to 5.9%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.0% to 13.2%, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 8.9% to 7.3%.
Long-term modeling indicates significant changes by 2041, with the 85 and over group projected to grow by 147%, adding 162 residents to reach 272. Residents aged 65 and older will account for 50% of the total population growth, while the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Arana Hills
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 167 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,971 at the 2021 Census → 7,856 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.