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 per ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, by February 2026, the suburb of Camp Hill's estimated population is around 13,110. This reflects a growth of 856 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,254. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 12,994 residents in June 2024, based on ABS's latest ERP data release and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,771 persons per square kilometer, placing Camp Hill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's 7.0% growth since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts as per ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth, with Camp Hill projected to increase by 2,646 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.3% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Camp Hill recorded around 52 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 261 homes. So far in FY-26, 26 approvals have been recorded. This indicates an average of approximately three people moving to the area for each dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $1,125,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In the current financial year, $44.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment.

Building activity shows 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Camp Hill's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 254 people per dwelling approval, Camp Hill exhibits a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Camp Hill is expected to grow by approximately 2,530 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact performance. AreaSearch identified 33 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road, Shopping Centre Expansion - 789-805 Old Cleveland Road, 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 a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%. As of December 2025, 8,296 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was higher at 81.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. According to Census responses, 28.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Camp Hill showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing had lower representation at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 5.6%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 2.4%, and labour force grew by 2.5%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced higher employment growth at 3.2% and labour force growth at 3.0%, with a slight drop in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Camp Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these extrapolations are illustrative and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Camp Hill was $65,203 during financial year 2023. Average income stood at $87,280. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Brisbane's $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By September 2025, estimates adjust for Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, reaching approximately $71,665 (median) and $95,929 (average). Camp Hill's incomes rank high nationally, between the 94th and 97th percentiles according to 2021 Census figures. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 35.3% of residents. Households earning over $3,000 weekly dominate at 51.6%, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of income. Camp Hill's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Camp Hill, as per the latest Census, was 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 stood at 26.7%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.7% and rented dwellings at 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure 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 compose 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 account for the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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+ with university qualifications significantly outnumber broader benchmarks: 47.7%, compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees (31.8%), postgraduate qualifications (10.7%), and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (15.5%). Educational participation is high, with 32.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.9% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, 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

Camp Hill has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 2,565 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 193 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while buses account for 10% of journeys. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion (28.2%) of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 366 trips per day 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 (8099 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impacted 7.8% of residents, while asthma affected 7.3%. A total of 76.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1350 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for 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, like the broader area, was predominantly born in Australia (81.9%), with a high proportion being citizens (92.6%) and speaking English at home (89.1%). Christianity was the dominant religion in Camp Hill, with 55.2% of people adhering to it, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (11.6%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) and South Australian (0.7%) ethnicities were more prevalent in Camp Hill compared to the regional averages of 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively. New Zealanders also showed a slight divergence with 0.9% in Camp Hill versus 1.0% regionally.

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 somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 55-64 has grown from 9.3% to 10.8%, while the 0-4 cohort has declined from 7.2% to 6.0%. Additionally, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.1% to 11.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Camp Hill. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 33%, adding 675 residents to reach a total of 2,734. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 2% (17 people).