Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Dutton Park has an estimated 2,295 residents, up 7.5% since the 2021 Census, with 173 projects tracked in the area around Dutton Park.
Updated 15 Oct 2026.
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Located 2.9 kilometres south from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Dutton Park forms a thriving and desirable part of Fairfield - Dutton Park in QLD, Australia, celebrated for its leafy parklands, outdoor recreational spaces, vibrant community, and varied dining and retail precincts. Supported by respected schools and universities that underpin standout educational performance, the area demonstrates moderate expansion patterns. As of Aug 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for the suburb of Dutton Park is estimated at around 2,295 residents, an increase of 161 people (7.5%) from the 2,134 people counted in the 2021 Census, as derived from annual SA2-level ERP figures and quarterly address updates.
Demographically, the suburb of Dutton Park is shaped by a highly educated community with a notable proportion of 15 to 24yo residents, featuring a strong contingent of teenagers and young adults living across lone person households and group households.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 2.9 kilometres south from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Dutton Park forms a thriving and desirable part of Fairfield - Dutton Park in QLD, Australia, celebrated for its leafy parklands, outdoor recreational spaces, vibrant community, and varied dining and retail precincts. Supported by respected schools and universities that underpin standout educational performance, the area demonstrates moderate expansion patterns. As of Aug 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for the suburb of Dutton Park is estimated at around 2,295 residents, an increase of 161 people (7.5%) from the 2,134 people counted in the 2021 Census, as derived from annual SA2-level ERP figures and quarterly address updates.
Demographically, the suburb of Dutton Park is shaped by a highly educated community with a notable proportion of 15 to 24yo residents, featuring a strong contingent of teenagers and young adults living across lone person households and group households.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,417 in 2006 and 2,295 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 26.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30%.
Dutton Park ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 96th for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Dutton Park is $585 a week, up 7.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 7% below Greater Brisbane.
7% below Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $508 in 2017, $715 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $343 in 2017, $641 in 2026. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $585 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $641 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +8.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Holland Park - Yeronga | $610 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Holland Park - Yeronga, over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Brisbane - South | $640 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Brisbane - South, over 12 months | +5.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 38 tracked applications: 26 approved, 9 under assessment, 3 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 173 projects in and around Dutton Park, 62 of them under construction.
The $761 million Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion delivers substantial acute care capacity through the construction of a multi-storey vertical Clinical Services Building directly above the hospital's operating Emergency Department.
Woolloongabba station is an underground station on the Cross River Rail line in Brisbane, built beneath Main Street between Vulture and Stanley streets at Woolloongabba's major intersection. The station is part of the 10.2 km Cross River Rail project and will serve the Gabba stadium and the 2032 Olympic precinct.
Four-storey mixed-use development known as Neo's Corner comprising a 148-place childcare centre across the upper levels, ground-floor cafe, office and medical tenancies, landscaped outdoor play areas and 58 car parks.
A six-level integrated health hub on a 2,456 square metre corner site directly south of the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct. The development provides around 7,560 square metres of net lettable area (16,800 square metres GBA) of commercial healthcare space catering for general practice, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, pathology, radiology, day surgery…
Dutton Park station has been rebuilt and is now fully open as part of the Cross River Rail project. Features include new high-level platforms, an overpass, lifts, and improved customer accessibility. Intermittent finishing works and rail corridor infrastructure installations continue nearby.
Mediterranean-inspired residential project by Sarazin featuring 187 apartments across 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts. Designed by Rothelowman with a stepped tower form and a rooftop infinity pool, wellness amenities (spa, sauna, gym, magnesium plunge pools), and three ground-floor retail tenancies. Construction is underway with Hutchinson Builders.
A luxury residential tower in Kangaroo Point featuring 125 two- and three-bedroom apartments and sky homes across 22 levels. Designed with elegant architecture, it offers panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline, expansive balconies, and premium amenities including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, golf simulator, rooftop pool, spa, sauna, cold…
A $285 million student accommodation complex at UQ's St Lucia campus, officially named Margaret Valadian Place (MVP). Comprising three buildings of 6 to 10 storeys, the complex will deliver 1,020 beds including self-contained apartments with ensuites and air-conditioning, neighbourhood-style levels with shared kitchens, laundry facilities, shared study…
Heritage-listed East Brisbane State School (est. 1899) will remain at its current Wellington Road site following the Crisafulli Government's 2032 Delivery Plan, which cancelled the previous Labor Government's relocation proposal tied to the now-abandoned Gabba stadium rebuild.
New social housing development by the Queensland Government providing 78 self-contained homes across two buildings on Wellington Road and Kennedy Terrace, East Brisbane. The 9-storey Wellington Road building is designed for families, offering studio, 2- and 3-bedroom homes with communal spaces on each level.
Brisbane Housing Company project at 7-9 Carl Street, Woolloongabba, designed by Cox Architecture and built by Buildcorp. The 15-storey building will deliver 81 new homes (41 social and 40 affordable) with studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, plus 38 car parks. Targeting a 7+ star NatHERS rating, with a solar array and rainwater reuse.
Development approval for the Gabba Private Hospital, a 667 sqm overnight private hospital over three storeys with four beds and two general anaesthetic theatres. The site sits in the healthcare precinct near Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba.
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Estimated completion year of the 105 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 15, 2027 33, 2028 22, 2029 12, 2030 6, 2031 3, 2032 8, 2033 1, 2034 0, 2035 1. 25 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 38 substantial development applications lodged in and around Dutton Park over the past 5 years, 8 in the last 12 months; 9 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 4, 2023 5, 2024 5, 2025 16, 2026 (to Nov) 7.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 38 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 8 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 8.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 17 | ABS building approvals | 30th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 26 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 9 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Dutton Park include: Cross River Rail (Construction); Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion (Construction); Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station (Construction); Station Square Woolloongabba (Planning); and Mater Hill Master Plan (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Dutton Park spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
The suburb of Dutton Park ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Dutton Park compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Dutton Park area has seen 7 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Dutton Park's current population of 2,295 has been supported by 17 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Dutton Park has seen 8.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 643 people in the suburb of Dutton Park, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Dutton Park's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 17, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Dutton Park has grown by approximately 308 people, while 83 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Dutton Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,295 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,606 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 2,134 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 161 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +4.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +3.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 0.88 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Dutton Park was estimated to be approximately 2,295 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 2,295 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Dutton Park has added approximately 161 people and shown a 7.54% increase from the 2,134 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Dutton Park is estimated at 2,608 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Dutton Park has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.1% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Dutton Park is driven by: Overseas migration (81.0%), Natural increase (19.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 81.0% of overall population gains.
Dutton Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 14% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 14th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 45.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 60.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 33 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 8.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 19.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 26.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Dutton Park at 32 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 33 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 32 years as at August 2026, Dutton Park is 4 years younger than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 6 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Dutton Park compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 26.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Dutton Park compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 8.0% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Dutton Park show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (26.5% vs 15.8%) and 15-24 year-olds (19.3% vs 13.9%). The most under-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (2.3% vs 5.6%) and 85+ year-olds (0.8% vs 1.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 10.3% of the population in the suburb of Dutton Park as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 10.5% of the population in the suburb of Dutton Park as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $52,725 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 24th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $65,949 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,739 | 2021 Census, weekly | 49th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $806 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 25.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,364 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 26.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Dutton Park is approximately $56,474. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $52,725.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Dutton Park is approximately $70,638. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $65,949.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Dutton Park is approximately $56,474 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $52,725 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Dutton Park is approximately $70,638 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,949 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Dutton Park's households (~30.0% / 262 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Dutton Park is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Dutton Park is $1,739/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Dutton Park is $2,364/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Dutton Park is $806/wk.
The suburb of Dutton Park shows a median taxpayer income of $52,725 and an average of $65,949 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $61,668 and average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $56,474 (median) and $70,638 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Dutton Park is $5,991 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Dutton Park's disposable income is $5,991 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in Dutton Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 73.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,429 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 2,063 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,512 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Dutton Park has approximately 1,429 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Dutton Park stands at 5.5%, which is 1.2 percentage points above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Dutton Park is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (19.8% of employment), education & training (13.3%), and professional & technical (12.6%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and retail trade.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Dutton Park has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Dutton Park is 73.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Dutton Park shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 13.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.4% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Dutton Park's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Dutton Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 31.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 16.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 51.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 15.9% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 5.4% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
51.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Dutton Park have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
27.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Dutton Park have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Dutton Park ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Dutton Park are: Bachelor Degree (31.4%), Postgraduate (16.2%), Certificate (11.6%).
34.7% of the population in the suburb of Dutton Park is currently engaged in formal education, including 5.4% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, 15.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Dutton Park is 1133, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the suburb of Dutton Park, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,624 students.
The suburb of Dutton Park includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Dutton Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 33.6% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 20.5% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.3% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 873 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 939 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 54.5% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.0 per family | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Dutton Park had 873 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.6% to an estimated 939 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Dutton Park is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 54.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (33.6%), group households (11.9%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 476 family households, couples with children account for 20.5% of all households, couples without children at home 23.3%, and single parent families 8.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Dutton Park shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 33.6% (versus 23.6% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 54.5% compared to 71.7% in Greater Brisbane. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Dutton Park have an average of 1.0 children, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 29.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 56.6% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 33.6% of all households in the suburb of Dutton Park, higher than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 11.9% of households, above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Dutton Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 35.3% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 28.1% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 71.9% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 81.9% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
Dutton Park scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 28.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.3% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Dutton Park, at 35.9% of people, although more residents (53.1%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.7% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Dutton Park are English, comprising 21.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.2% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's 23.2%, and Other, comprising 12.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Dutton Park (vs 0.5% across Greater Brisbane), Greek at 3.7% (vs 0.6%) and Korean at 1.0% (vs 0.5%).
35.3% of the suburb of Dutton Park population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
28.1% of the population in the suburb of Dutton Park speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
1.2% of the suburb of Dutton Park population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
81.9% of the suburb of Dutton Park population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Dutton Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 63.5% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 16.5% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 57.3% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,368 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 84th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 19.9% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $390 | 2021 Census, weekly | 58th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Dutton Park, 16.5% of homes are owned outright, 19.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 63.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 42.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Dutton Park are houses.
In the suburb of Dutton Park, 57.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Dutton Park stands at 16.5%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Dutton Park is $2,368, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Dutton Park is $1,544, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Dutton Park, households with mortgages typically spend 31.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Dutton Park is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Dutton Park shows mortgage holders spending 31.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 22.4% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Dutton Park consists of 42.0% detached houses, 0.7% semi-detached dwellings, 57.3% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Dutton Park consumes approximately 20.5% of median household income ($7,530 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
The level of general health in Dutton Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 51.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 36th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.5% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.5% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
Around 51.4% of people in the suburb of Dutton Park are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Dutton Park, 4.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
8.8% of people in the suburb of Dutton Park are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.5% of the suburb of Dutton Park population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the suburb of Dutton Park have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Dutton Park, 51.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 197 m away and the nearest child care centre 220 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 96 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 96th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 197 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 220 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 331 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 365 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 598 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 754 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 778 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 875 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 59 places in Dutton Park, about 1.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Dutton Park compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dutton Park has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 3% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Dutton Park is $585 a week, +7.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Population growth drivers in Dutton Park are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Dutton Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 14% of areas nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
The employment landscape in Dutton Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
Dutton Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Dutton Park features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
Dutton Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Dutton Park features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
The level of general health in Dutton Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport in Dutton Park: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Dutton Park has an estimated 2,295 residents, up 7.5% since the 2021 Census, with 173 projects tracked in the area around Dutton Park.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Dutton Park.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30910). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Dutton Park from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Dutton Park with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 26.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
