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

The population of Cannon Hill is estimated at around 7,495 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 794 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,701 people. The current resident population of 7,493 was estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,946 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Cannon Hill's growth of 11.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (8.1%) and the national average. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 40.0%.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for Cannon Hill, expected to expand by 1,252 persons to 2041 reflecting a total increase of 16.7% over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Cannon Hill recorded around 50 residential properties granted approval per year. Approximately 254 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 3.9 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed over these five years, suggesting supply is lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

Developers are focusing on the premium market, as new homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $675,000. This financial year has seen $22.5 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill shows moderately higher construction activity, with 31.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity comprises 64.0% detached dwellings and 36.0% attached dwellings, offering a range of housing types across price ranges. With around 145 people per dwelling approval, Cannon Hill exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Cannon Hill will add approximately 1,250 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 18 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include East Village Cannon Hill, 60-62 Ludwick Street Residential Development, East Village Commercial Tower, and Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road. The following list details those projects considered most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Cannon Hill ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Cannon Hill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of that date, 4,809 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was at 80.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 24.4% of residents worked from home, based on Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Cannon Hill has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 14.3% of Cannon Hill's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force increased by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points, according to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Cannon Hill. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cannon Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Cannon Hill had a median taxpayer income of $69,891 and an average income of $95,274 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than the national averages of $58,236 median and $72,799 average for Greater Brisbane. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $77,831 (median) and $106,097 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Cannon Hill rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the largest segment is 32.2%, with residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,413 individuals), which aligns with the regional percentage of 33.3%. The suburb displays 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, but strong earnings 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% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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 in the area was $2,396, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Cannon Hill was recorded as $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Cannon Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 24.6% and group households comprising 7.3% of the total. 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 is notably high: 40.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, exceeding Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. The area's highest qualification is bachelor degrees at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent: 30.1% of residents aged 15+ hold these, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 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 47 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 typically located 163 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars predominantly at 79%, while 10% use trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, some 24.4% of residents work from home which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 483 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 71 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Cannon Hill is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Cannon Hill shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 65% of the total population (4,868 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.9% and 7.5% of residents respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population exhibits better than average health outcomes. Cannon Hill has 10.5% of residents aged 65 and over (786 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general 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's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cannon Hill, accounting for 48.3%. Notably, Judaism had a slightly higher representation in Cannon Hill at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.1%), Australian (23.2%), and Irish (9.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealand was equally represented at 1.0%, French increased to 0.7% from regional 0.5%, and Spanish rose to 0.6% from regional 0.4%.

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 significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.8%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population share of those aged 45-54 has increased from 12.9% to 13.9%, while the proportion of those aged 15-24 has decreased from 12.4% to 11.4%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Cannon Hill. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 32%, adding 336 residents to reach a total of 1,378. Conversely, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.