Camp Hill

Population growth drivers in Camp Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Camp Hill is around 13,148. This figure reflects an increase of 894 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,254. The latest estimate of 13,133 residents was derived from AreaSearch's examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,779 persons per square kilometer, placing Camp Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 7.3% since the census is within 2.0 percentage points of the national average (9.3%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% 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. 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied when utilised. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. The suburb of Camp Hill is expected to increase by 2,359 persons over this period, reflecting a total increase of 17.8%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Camp Hill among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Between FY21 and FY25, Camp Hill recorded approximately 52 residential property approvals per year, totalling an estimated 261 homes. In FY26 so far, 33 approvals have been registered. On average, each dwelling built has attracted 2.8 new residents annually over the past five financial years. The average construction cost value of new homes is $1,125,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY26, Camp Hill has seen $44.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong local business investment. Of the residential approvals, 89% are for standalone homes and 11% for townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character.

With around 253 people per dwelling approval, Camp Hill exhibits a developing market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Camp Hill will grow by 2,344 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Camp Hill 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 32 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road, Shopping Centre Expansion at 789-805 Old Cleveland Road in Carina, Brisbane Eastern Transport Corridor Upgrades, and Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Camp Hill performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Camp Hill has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.4%. As of December 2025, 8,262 residents were employed at a 2.2% lower unemployment rate than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%, and workforce participation was high at 80.4%.

Home workership was significant at 28.2%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical had strong representation, while transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation. Employment opportunities may be limited locally due to residential dominance.

Over a year, employment increased by 2.4% alongside labour force growth of the same rate, keeping unemployment flat. Greater Brisbane saw higher employment and labour force growth with a slight drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. Applying these projections to Camp Hill's mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Camp Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $65,203 and an average level of $87,280. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Camp Hill would be approximately $72,610 (median) and $97,195 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Camp Hill ranked highly nationally, between the 94th and 97th percentiles. Income analysis showed that the $4000+ bracket dominated with 35.3% of residents (4,641 people), unlike regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated at 33.3%. Economic strength was evident with 51.6% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 87.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Camp Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Camp Hill as 84.4% houses and 15.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camp Hill was 26.7%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.7% and rented at 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Camp Hill was recorded at $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Camp Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.6% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

In Camp Hill, residents aged 15 and above exhibit a notably higher level of educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 47.7% of residents hold university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. This significant educational advantage indicates the area's strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 9.5% and certificates make up 15.5%. Educational participation is notably high in Camp Hill, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 47 active public transport stops in Camp Hill, consisting of bus services. These are covered by 16 different routes, offering a total of 2565 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop. In this mainly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 82%, while buses account for 10%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.6, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.2% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 366 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 54 weekly trips per individual stop.

Camp Hill's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Camp Hill. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (8,122 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues impacting 7.8% of residents and asthma affecting 7.3%. A total of 76.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,367 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Camp Hill records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Camp Hill's population showed cultural diversity similar to the wider region, with 81.9% born in Australia, 92.6% being citizens, and 89.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Camp Hill at 55.2%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (11.6%).

Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Hungarian was higher at 0.4% in Camp Hill versus 0.2% regionally, South Australian at 0.7% compared to 0.6%, and New Zealand at 0.9% versus 1.0%.

Camp Hill's population is younger than the national pattern

Camp Hill's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and slightly younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 55-64 age group has increased from 9.3% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort has decreased from 7.2% to 6.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Camp Hill. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 639 residents to reach a total of 2,691. In contrast, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to show minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 9 people.