Cedar Grove

An assessment of population growth drivers in Cedar Grove reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Cedar Grove's population is estimated at around 2,207 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 215 people (10.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,992 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,116, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 123 persons per square kilometer in Cedar Grove. The suburb's 10.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for Cedar Grove was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in Cedar Grove is forecast, with the suburb expected to grow by 956 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 48.8% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Cedar Grove when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Cedar Grove had approximately 4 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 24 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 brought in about 16.1 new residents, indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which often leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost for new homes was $361,000, below regional norms, suggesting more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cedar Grove had only 9% of the region's development activity per person in the past five years, reflecting lower supply and potentially stronger demand for existing properties. Recent construction has focused on standalone family homes, maintaining the area's low-density character with around 207 people per approval. By 2041, Cedar Grove is forecasted to gain approximately 1,076 residents, and at current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Cedar Grove will gain 1,076 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Cedar Grove has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact this area: The Outlook Beaudesert, Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area, Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Program, and Flagstone East Residential Community. These are the key projects, with details of those most relevant provided below.

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Employment conditions in Cedar Grove demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Cedar Grove has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent.

In the year ending June 2025, unemployment stood at 2.7%, with an employment growth rate of 5.2%. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's unemployment rate of 4.1% and higher than its employment growth rate of 4.4%. As of June 2025, 1,359 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate of 70.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction employment is particularly high at twice the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation than the regional average. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by a lower Census working population versus resident population count. In the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.2% while labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a unemployment decrease of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cedar Grove's industry mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

In financial year 2022, Cedar Grove had a median taxpayer income of $53,677 and an average income of $62,660. These figures are close to the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 in Greater Brisbane respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,186 (median) and $71,426 (average), based on a 13.99% increase from the financial year 2022 wages. According to Census 2021 income data, Cedar Grove's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 62nd percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 43.1% of individuals in Cedar Grove earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% fall into this bracket. The cost of housing consumes 15.2% of income in Cedar Grove, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Cedar Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cedar Grove's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwelling types present. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's composition of 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cedar Grove stood at 29.4%, with mortgaged properties at 62.3% and rented ones at 8.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,898, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $430 compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Cedar Grove's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,898 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $430 against the national figure of $375.

Cedar Grove features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.6% of all households, including 43.2% that are couples with children, 29.6% that are couples without children, and 11.4% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.4%, consisting of lone person households at 14.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 11.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.7%, certificates 36.5%. Current educational participation is high at 27.9%, including 10.6% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Cedar Grove has one active public transport stop operating within its boundaries. This stop serves a mix of bus routes, with a total of 92 weekly passenger trips provided by the individual route that services it. The accessibility of transport in Cedar Grove is rated as limited; residents are typically located 2188 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 13 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 92 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cedar Grove is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Cedar Grove faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~1,148 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Brisbane's 49.8%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, impacting 10.1 and 9.5% of residents respectively. 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. As of the latest data (2016), 14.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (320 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 11.4%. This is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Cedar Grove is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Cedar Grove was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 85.1% of its population born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 97.4% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Cedar Grove is Christianity, comprising 47.9% of the population, compared to 45.1% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (34.7%), Australian (29.0%), and Scottish (8.4%).

Notably, some ethnic groups have different representations: New Zealand is overrepresented at 1.1%, German at 5.0%, and Samoan at 0.2%.

Cedar Grove's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Cedar Grove has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.5% of Cedar Grove's population, a stronger representation compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.7%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Brisbane. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.9% to 14.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 16.4% to 15.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Cedar Grove's age structure, with the 45-54 group set to grow by 58%, adding 196 people and reaching a total of 536 from its current figure of 339.