Cannon Hill

Cannon Hill 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 Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates Cannon Hill's population at around 7,390, reflecting a 10.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 6,701 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,380 residents based on ERP data released by ABS in June 2024 and 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. Cannon Hill's population density stands at 1,919 persons per square kilometer, surpassing national averages. The area's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 region (7.3%) and the national average, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

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, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. By 2041, Cannon Hill is projected to grow by 1,436 persons, reflecting a 19.3% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Cannon Hill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Cannon Hill shows around 50 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 254 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 3.9 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over these years.

The supply of new dwellings is lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers are focusing on the premium market, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost value of $675,000. In terms of commercial development, around $22.5 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of activity.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill shows moderately higher construction activity, maintaining good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. The new building activity is composed of 64% detached dwellings and 36% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more compact options. With around 145 people per dwelling approval, Cannon Hill exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,429 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Cannon 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 29 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include East Village Cannon Hill, 60-62 Ludwick Street Residential Development, Rivermakers Masterplan, and Rivermakers Masterplan. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Cannon Hill demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Cannon Hill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability. As of September 2025, 4693 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation at 76.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical has a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 14.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.8 indicates above-normal local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, labour force by 0.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Cannon Hill's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections mapped against its local employment profile.

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

The median taxpayer income in Cannon Hill is $69,891, with an average of $95,274, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for Cannon Hill would be approximately $76,817 (median) and $104,716 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Cannon Hill rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 32.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,379 residents), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. The locality demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.4% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 84th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Cannon Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Cannon Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, 65.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 34.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cannon Hill stood at 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,396, exceeding the Brisbane metro average of $2,200. The median weekly rent in Cannon Hill was recorded as $450, matching the Brisbane metro figure. Nationally, Cannon Hill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Cannon Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.2% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 24.6% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Cannon Hill's educational attainment exceeds broader standards: 40.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (19.3%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.1% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cannon Hill has 43 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 42 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,382 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 483 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per stop.

Cannon Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Cannon Hill's health outcomes show excellent results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high here at approximately 65% (4,799 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9 and 7.5% of residents respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 72.4%. As of 2016-17 (the latest available data), Cannon Hill has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.2% (753 people) compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cannon Hill was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cannon Hill, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 15.7% of residents speaking languages other than English at home. Overseas-born population was 26.9%. Christianity dominated religious affiliation, at 48.3%, but Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (0.2% vs 0.1%).

Top ancestral groups were English (27.1%), Australian (23.2%), and Irish (9.6%). Notable differences included New Zealand (1.0% in Cannon Hill, same as regional), French (0.7% vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.6% vs 0.5%).

Cannon Hill hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Cannon Hill's median age is 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has decreased from 12.4% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Cannon Hill. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 41%, adding 409 residents to reach a total of 1,400. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.