Battery Hill

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Battery Hill is around 2,591, a decrease of 5 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,596. This decrease was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,578 based on ERP data released by the ABS in Jun 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density is 2,786 persons per square kilometer, placing Battery Hill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for the suburb. AreaSearch uses 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 for years post-2032 where applicable, adjusting for age category splits using proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data.

By 2041, Battery Hill is projected to increase by 269 persons, reflecting a total increase of 9.9% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Battery Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Battery Hill has had minimal residential development activity with fewer than one dwelling approval annually over the past five years. These low development levels reflect its rural nature where housing needs are typically local-specific rather than market-driven. Yearly growth figures and relativities can vary greatly due to the small number of approvals.

Battery Hill's development levels are significantly lower than those in the Rest of Qld, with values below national averages.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Three projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact this area. Notable projects include Solara Kings Beach, Ascend Kings Beach, Caloundra Transport Hub, and Ocean Verge. The following details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in Battery Hill demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Battery Hill has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,309 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Battery Hill stands at 61.8%, compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%. Census responses indicate that 14.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, construction employs 1.6 times the regional average in Battery Hill, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.6% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%.

Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.1%, alongside a 2.9% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.2 percentage points in Battery Hill. This contrasts with Regional Qld where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Battery Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 on Battery Hill. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $47,184, with an average of $60,241. Both figures were below the national averages. Regional Queensland had a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $51,860 (median) and $66,211 (average). The 2021 Census ranked household, family, and personal incomes in Battery Hill between the 27th and 31st percentiles. Income analysis showed that 30.8% of residents earned $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.7% fell into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Battery Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.3% houses and 29.7% other dwellings. In Regional Qld, this was 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Battery Hill was 34.5%, similar to Regional Qld's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 33.6% and rented dwellings were 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,830, above Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent was $400, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Battery Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Battery Hill features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.9 percent of all households, including 25.3 percent couples with children, 28.8 percent couples without children, and 11.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.1 percent, with lone person households at 30.0 percent and group households comprising 3.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5 people.

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

Educational qualifications in Battery Hill trail regional benchmarks, with 23.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% nationally. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (29.5%).

A substantial 24.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.5% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Battery Hill has five active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 680 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 261 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 14% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 97 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 136 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Battery Hill is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Battery Hill faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,323 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (8.8%). Sixty-six point one percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 23.4% of residents aged 65 and over (606 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Battery Hill, surveyed in June 2016, had a culturally diverse population with 81.6% born in Australia, 89.1% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.2% of Battery Hill's population, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.3%, Germans 4.9%, and Maori 0.7%, differing from the regional averages of 0.9%, 4.7%, and 0.8% respectively.

Battery Hill hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Battery Hill's median age is 43 years, higher than Regional Queensland's average of 41 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 9.3% of Battery Hill's population compared to Regional Queensland, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 10.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 8.0% to 9.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 11.0% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.3%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.7% to 10.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Battery Hill's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 cohort (21%), adding 64 residents to reach 381. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts.