Cedar Vale

Cedar Vale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Cedar Vale's population, as per AreaSearch validation and ABS updates for the broader area, is estimated at 3,247 as of Nov 2025. This figure shows an increase of 391 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,856. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,157 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 206 persons per square kilometer. Cedar Vale's growth rate of 13.7% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader regionally. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, the Cedar Vale statistical area (Lv2) is forecasted to increase by 1,254 persons, reflecting a total increase of 39.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Cedar Vale among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Cedar Vale averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 75 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of seven people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $361,000.

Commercial development activity is minimal, with $101,000 in approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cedar Vale has significantly less development activity, 80.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New building activity consists of 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 178 people per dwelling approval, Cedar Vale exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cedar Vale is expected to grow by approximately 1,281 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Cedar Vale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

No factors influence a region's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. As of AreaSearch's identification, zero projects are anticipated to significantly impact this area. Key projects comprise Browns Plains To Beaudesert Road Capacity And Safety, Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Program, Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area, and Salisbury to Beaudesert Passenger Rail. The following list outlines those expected to be most pertinent.

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Cedar Vale ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Cedar Vale's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% and estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,892 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Cedar Vale is 70.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction shows strong specialization, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.5% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, and labour force grew by 2.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and labour force increase by 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data from QLD to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cedar Vale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Cedar Vale's median income among taxpayers is $53,108. The average income in the suburb is $61,995. This is below the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since June 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $58,371 (median) and $68,139 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Cedar Vale's household incomes rank at the 81st percentile with a weekly income of $2,261. Distribution data shows that 43.8% of locals, equating to 1,422 people, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing expenses consume 15.0% of income. Strong earnings place residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Cedar Vale's dwellings were 99.4% houses and 0.6% other types at the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 97.3% houses and 2.8% others. Home ownership in Cedar Vale was 24.7%, with mortgages at 67.4% and rentals at 7.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Cedar Vale was $460, higher than Brisbane metro's $390 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Cedar Vale's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Cedar Vale features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 88.2% of all households, including 48.5% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 11.8%, with lone person households at 10.0% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Cedar Vale 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 11.5%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (33.7%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.2% in primary, 10.9% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cedar Vale has one active public transport stop operating within its boundaries. This stop services a mix of bus routes, with one route providing 98 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of transport in Cedar Vale is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2245 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 14 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 98 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cedar Vale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Cedar Vale faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent throughout the population but to a higher degree among older age cohorts.

Approximately 52% of its total population (~1,680 people) has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.7% and 8.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.6% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 69.6%. Cedar Vale has 11.9% of its population aged 65 and over (386 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than those in the broader population.

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

Cedar Vale, as per its demographic data, exhibited a lower level of cultural diversity compared to the regional average. Specifically, 85.3% of Cedar Vale's population were born in Australia, with 90.8% being citizens and 96.0% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity emerged as the predominant religion in Cedar Vale, comprising 44.3% of its population.

However, the most striking disparity was observed in the 'Other' category, which constituted only 0.6% of Cedar Vale's population compared to the regional average of 1.0%. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English at 32.1%, Australian at 29.0%, and Scottish at 9.1%. Notably, certain ethnic groups showed significant deviations from their regional representation: New Zealanders made up 1.2% of Cedar Vale's population compared to 1.6% regionally, Hungarians comprised 0.3% versus the regional average of 0.2%, and Maori represented 0.7% compared to 1.4%.

Cedar Vale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Cedar Vale's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and approaching Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cedar Vale has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.0% to 14.6%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 17.0% to 16.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Cedar Vale's age profile will significantly change, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, increasing by 49% to reach 736 residents.