Auchenflower

An assessment of population growth drivers in Auchenflower reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Auchenflower's population is estimated at around 6,552, reflecting an increase of 499 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,053. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), resulting in a resident population estimate of 6,529 with an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 4,713 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. Auchenflower's 8.2% growth since census is competitive, being within 1.7 percentage points of the national average (9.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered or years post-2032.

Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of statistical areas nationally, with Auchenflower projected to expand by 523 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.8% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Auchenflower has averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 47 homes. In FY-26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 4.8 people moved to Auchenflower for each dwelling built, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. Developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments, as shown by the average value of $560,000 per new dwelling.

This financial year has seen $35.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Auchenflower has significantly less development activity, with 70.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. Nationally, Auchenflower's building activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards compact living to offer affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition of 41.0% houses. Auchenflower has an estimated population density of around 444 people per approval, suggesting a mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Auchenflower is forecasted to gain 508 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include The Wesley Hospital Expansion (Chasely Street Health Hub), Milton Development (305 units), Kings Row Redevelopment, and The Tannery Residences. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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The labour market in Auchenflower shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Auchenflower has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of September 2025, 4,445 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation was higher at 79.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Home workership stood at 30.7%. Key industries included professional & technical (2.0 times regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employed 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force by 0.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Auchenflower's mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Auchenflower's median income among taxpayers was $60,084 and the average was $92,280. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Auchenflower would be approximately $66,038 (median) and $101,425 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Auchenflower rank highly nationally: household income is at the 79th percentile, family income at the 85th, and personal income at the 83rd. The earnings profile shows that 31.2% of residents earn between $1,500 - $2,999 (2,044 individuals), similar to the broader metropolitan region's 33.3%. Strong household earnings are evident with 35.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, supporting higher consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income, and residents rank within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Auchenflower features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Auchenflower's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 40.6% houses and 59.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auchenflower stood at 24.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.4% and rented ones at 47.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Auchenflower was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Auchenflower's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Auchenflower features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 57.3% of all households, including 21.8% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 5.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.7%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 12.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Auchenflower's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 56.8% possess university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. The most prevalent university qualification is the Bachelor degree at 37.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 9.3% and certificates 10.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.4% in tertiary education, 6.7% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Auchenflower has 29 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are operated by 104 individual routes, facilitating 5,381 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest transport stop for residents is 140 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 61%, with train use at 15% and bus use at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 30.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 768 trips per day, equating to approximately 185 weekly trips per individual stop.

Auchenflower's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Auchenflower's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (4,177 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 9.8% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (936 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Auchenflower's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 14.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.3%. Hinduism showed overrepresentation in Auchenflower at 2.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

The top ancestry groups were English (26.1%), Australian (22.4%), and Irish (11.7%). Notable divergences included French (0.8% vs regional 0.5%), Scottish (9.4% vs 7.4%) and Russian (0.4% vs 0.3%).

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

Auchenflower's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Auchenflower has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (20.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). The 15-24 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 55-64 has increased from 9.0% to 10.3%, while those aged 75-84 have risen from 3.9% to 5.2%. Conversely, the age group 5-14 has decreased from 8.8% to 7.6% and the 35-44 group has dropped from 13.6% to 12.4%. By 2041, Auchenflower's age profile is projected to change significantly. The population aged 85+ is expected to grow substantially by 168 people (160%), from 104 to 273. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for 63% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, populations aged 15-24 and 5-14 are projected to decline.