Auchenflower

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Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Auchenflower

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Auchenflower shows significantly less construction activity than Greater Brisbane. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

Auchenflower has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub), a 305-unit Milton Development, Kings Row Redevelopment, and The Tannery Residences. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Auchenflower face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Auchenflower's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with varied sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 3.8%.

As of June 2025, 4,515 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Dominant sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing, while health care & social assistance has lower representation at 0% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by Census working population vs resident population count.

In the past year, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 2.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Auchenflower's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by over five years and over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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Auchenflower displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Auchenflower's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (0.0%) with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's figures of 56.6% houses and 43.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auchenflower was at 0.0%, indicating that all dwellings were either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (0.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $0, significantly lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,513 and the national average of $1,863. Similarly, Auchenflower's median weekly rent figure was recorded at $0, substantially below Brisbane metro's $430 and the national figure of $375.

Auchenflower has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 0.0% of all households, including 0.0% couples with children, 0.0% couples without children, and 0.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 100.0%, with lone person households at 0.0% and group households comprising 0.0%. The median household size is 0.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Auchenflower faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 0% compared to the SA3 area average of 56.5%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are held by 0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 0% and graduate diplomas at 0%. Technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 0% and certificates at 0%, account for 0% of educational achievements among residents aged 15+.

Formal education enrollment stands at 0% with primary education at 0%, secondary education at 0%, and tertiary education also at 0%. Educational facilities seem to lie outside the immediate catchment boundaries, necessitating families to access schools in neighboring areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Auchenflower is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Auchenflower faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to 72.2% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 0.0% and 0.0% of residents respectively.

Conversely, 0.0% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, whereas this figure is 74.7% in Greater Brisbane. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 0.0% (0 people) of the population, lower than the 11.6% in Greater Brisbane.

The latest Census data sees Auchenflower placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Auchenflower's cultural diversity was found to be below average. None of its residents were born in Australia or held citizenship there. Similarly, no one spoke English exclusively at home.

Buddhism was the predominant religion, practiced by 0.0% of Auchenflower's population, which is significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's regional average of 1.4%. In terms of ancestry, Australian parents accounted for 0.0%, much lower than the regional average of 22.0%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal and Chinese ancestry groups made up 0.0% each of Auchenflower's population.

Auchenflower hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

No age data available for catchment as population equals zero. By 2041, Auchenflower is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding from 0 to 10,839 people (0%). Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort grows by a modest 0% (3179 people).