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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Cannon Hill's population is estimated at around 7,390 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 689 people (10.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,701 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,380, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,919 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Cannon Hill's 10.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (7.4%), along with the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 40.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the suburb expected to expand by 1,437 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 19.4% in total over the 17 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 indicates Cannon Hill recorded around 50 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 254 homes were approved, with 15 more in FY-26 to date. On average, 3.9 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed over these years.

This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes valued at an average of $675,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $22.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill exhibits moderately higher construction activity, maintaining good buyer choice and supporting property values.

New building activity comprises 64% detached dwellings and 36% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges. With around 145 people per dwelling approval, Cannon Hill shows growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate Cannon Hill adding 1,431 residents by 2041. Existing development levels align 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include East Village Cannon Hill, 60-62 Ludwick Street Residential Development, and Rivermakers Masterplan. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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

Cannon Hill has an 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, 4694 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Cannon Hill is higher at 80.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census data, 24.4% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

Professional & technical services have a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. 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 workers per resident is 0.8, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, labour force grew by 0.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced higher growth rates in employment and labour force with a decrease in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Cannon Hill's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 the financial year 2023. These figures are significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $76,817 (median) and $104,716 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Cannon Hill's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 86th and 87th percentiles. The largest income segment in Cannon Hill comprises 32.2% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,379 residents), which aligns with the regional distribution where this cohort also represents 33.3%. The suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.4% of residents earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Cannon Hill, but 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

Cannon Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 65.8% houses and 34.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cannon Hill was 22.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,396, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Cannon Hill was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Cannon Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,396 versus 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 31.8%, with lone person households at 24.6% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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 residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (40.6%) compared to Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are the 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 holding them - advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (19.3%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.1%), secondary (6.7%), and tertiary (6.7%) levels.

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 commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 79%, while train accounts for 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 483 trips per day 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 as assessed by AreaSearch, with both youth and elderly cohorts exhibiting low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 65% (4799 people), surpassing Greater Brisbane's 55.8% average and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues affect 8.9% of residents, followed by asthma at 7.5%, while 73.9% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%.

The under-65 population in Cannon Hill has better-than-average health outcomes. As of the latest data (20XX), 10.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (790 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes 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 linguistic diversity than most nearby areas, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 26.9% of Cannon Hill residents were not Australian-born. Christianity was the predominant religion in Cannon Hill, accounting for 48.3%.

Notably, Judaism's representation was higher in Cannon Hill at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, English (27.1%), Australian (23.2%), and Irish (9.6%) were the top groups. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealanders made up 1.0% in Cannon Hill versus 1.0% regionally, French at 0.7% compared to 0.5%, and Spanish at 0.6% versus 0.4%.

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

Cannon Hill's median age is 35 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and slightly younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.0%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 45 to 54 age group has increased from 12.9% to 14.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 19.4% to 17.8%, and the 15 to 24 age group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.2%. By 2041, Cannon Hill's population is expected to see significant demographic changes. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 35%, adding 365 residents to reach a total of 1,400. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 0 to 4 is expected to decrease.