Camira (Qld)

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

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Camira shows significantly less construction activity than Greater Brisbane. The development pattern in Camira is also well below national averages.

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

AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could impact the area, significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. Key projects include Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication, Camira Springs Estate Stage 3 & 4, Greater Springfield Sports and Recreation Precinct, Springview Estate Villages 1, 2 and 3. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Camira has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate in Camira is 3.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year (AreaSearch).

As of June 2025, there are 4,283 residents employed while the unemployment rate stands at 0.8%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Key industries employing local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs none of local workers, compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 0.6%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.7 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Camira's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by approximately 5% over five years and 10% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

Camira's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (0.0%) with no other dwellings such as apartments or semi-detached homes present. This is unlike Brisbane metro which had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camira 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 $1,710 and the national average of $1,863. Similarly, the median weekly rent figure for Camira was $0, substantially below Brisbane metro's $360 and the national figure of $375.

Camira 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 3.0 people.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 0.0%, substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 0.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (0.0%) and graduate diplomas (0.0%). Technical qualifications represent 0.0% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 0.0% and certificates at 0.0%.

Formal education enrollment stands at 0.0% of residents, including 0.0% in primary education, 0.0% in secondary education, and 0.0% pursuing tertiary education. Camira State School provides local educational services within Camira, with an enrollment of 736 students as of the latest data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. With no schools located within Camira, residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Camira faces significant health challenges, with various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to 50.3% 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.

Only 0.0% of residents claim to be completely free of medical ailments, contrasting with 72.4% in Greater Brisbane. Camira has 0.0% of residents aged 65 and over (0 people), which is lower than the 8.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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

Camira's cultural diversity was found to be below average. No residents were born in Australia or were citizens, and none spoke English exclusively at home. Buddhism was the predominant religion, practiced by 0.0% of people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.1%.

The top ancestry groups were Australian (0.0%), Australian Aboriginal (0.0%), and Chinese (0.0%), all lower than regional averages.

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

No age data available for catchment as population equals zero. Demographic modeling suggests Camira's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to experience strong growth, expanding from 0 to 41,385 people (0%). The 0-4 age group displays more modest growth at 0%, adding only 3,495 residents.