Augustine Heights

Augustine Heights lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Augustine Heights' population is estimated at around 155,482. This reflects an increase of 9,400 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 146,082. The change was inferred from the resident population of 6,581 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 28,372 persons per square kilometer, placing Augustine Heights in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 6.4% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for Augustine Heights was primarily driven by overseas migration, with natural growth and interstate migration playing minimal roles.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. An above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected for Augustine Heights, with an expected increase of 10,564 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Augustine Heights among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Augustine Heights averaged around 356 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1,780 homes were approved, with a further 291 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates around 4.5 new residents annually.

This supply is substantially lagging demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $1,302,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $431.7 million, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Augustine Heights has significantly less development activity, at 58.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

New development consists of 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 156.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 698 people per approval, Augustine Heights indicates a mature, established area. Given the expected stable or declining population, housing pressure in Augustine Heights should remain relatively low, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Eleven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the region significantly. These include the Greater Springfield Master Planned Community, Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor, Southern Resource Recovery and Recycling Facility - Redbank Plains, and Augustine Heights State School. The following details those considered most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Augustine Heights rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Augustine Heights has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

Employment growth over this period was estimated at 4.3%. As of June 2025, there were 49,703 residents in work with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was at 135.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Health care & social assistance shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.6% versus the regional average of 0.9%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident in the area, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Augustine Heights. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Augustine Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows income in Augustine Heights is exceptionally high nationally. The median assessed income is $124,150 while the average income stands at $155,114. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $141,519 (median) and $176,814 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Augustine Heights, between the 150th and 158th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 64.0% of the community (99,508 individuals), mirroring the broader area where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Income distribution demonstrates clear polarization - 37.0% in lower brackets (<$800/week) alongside 62.2% in higher brackets (>$3,000/week). After housing costs, residents retain 168.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 13th decile.

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

Augustine Heights' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 156.0% houses and 44.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Augustine Heights stood at 56.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 84.8% and rented ones at 58.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,200, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $840, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Augustine Heights' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Augustine Heights features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households are 149.4% of all households, consisting of 71.4% couples with children, 51.6% couples without children, and 24.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for -49.4%, with lone person households at 44.6% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 5.2 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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

Augustine Heights' educational attainment is notably higher than regional averages. 59.4% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 18.8% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 40.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 71.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (23.8%) and certificates (47.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 58.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 20.8% in primary, 16.8% in secondary, and 9.6% in tertiary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,645 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1018) with balanced educational opportunities. These include two primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 27.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.0, indicating Augustine Heights serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The analysis of public transport in Augustine Heights shows that there are 648 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 76 individual routes in service. Together, these routes facilitate 7,066 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 452 meters away from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, there are an average of 1,009 trips per day, which equates to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Augustine Heights's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Augustine Heights shows excellent health outcomes with common conditions seen equally among young and elderly residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 117%, much higher than Greater Brisbane's 50.3% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 17.2% and asthma impacts 15.4% of residents, with 138.8% claiming no medical ailments compared to 72.4% in Greater Brisbane.

Residents aged 65 and over comprise 33.4%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 8.8%.

Augustine Heights is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Augustine Heights has a population where 22.4% speak languages other than English at home, with 49.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Augustine Heights at 105.0%, compared to 47.3% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (59.0%), Australian (47.8%), and Irish (19.0%).

These percentages are significantly higher than regional averages of 23.8%, 21.4%, and 5.3% respectively. Notably, New Zealanders make up 2.6% of Augustine Heights' population compared to the regional average of 1.3%. Maori representation is at 2.8%, slightly higher than the regional average of 2.6%, while South African residents account for 1.6%, significantly more than the regional average of 0.5%.

Augustine Heights hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Augustine Heights has a median age of 78 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and the national norm of 38 years. The age cohorts in Augustine Heights largely resemble those found across Greater Brisbane. Notably, the concentration of individuals aged 45 to 54 is well above the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 9.6% to 12.1%, while those aged 15 to 24 increased from 22.0% to 24.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 23.2% to 20.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 27.6% to 26.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Augustine Heights' age structure. The population aged 85 and above is expected to grow by -40% (-2,520 people), reaching a total of 3,730 from the current figure of 6,250. Conversely, both the 85+ and 75 to 84 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.