Eatons Hill

Eatons Hill has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, Eatons Hill's population is estimated at around 8,022 people. This figure reflects an increase of 200 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,822. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of one new address since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of approximately 878 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed to around 53% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 with a base year of 2021. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 using data from 2022) are applied for each age cohort. Looking ahead, Eatons Hill is expected to experience population growth slightly below the median of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to increase by approximately 430 persons, reflecting an overall increase of around 5.4% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

The level of residential development activity in Eatons Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Eatons Hill has experienced around 4 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Approximately 20 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to the area's size, which is positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $250,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. Commercial development approvals totaling $102,000 have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eatons Hill shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 88.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Furthermore, recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 5340 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Eatons Hill will gain 430 residents by 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to significantly influence the local area's performance. These major initiatives include Eatons Crossing Village, Eatons Hill Shopping Village Expansion, Albany Links Estate Stage 5 & 6, and Brisbane Northern Suburbs Corridor Capacity. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Eatons Hill performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Eatons Hill has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

There was an estimated employment growth of 6.8% over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 5,237 residents were in work, with a workforce participation rate of 75.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

In contrast, administrative & support services employ only 2.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 3.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.8%, while labour force increased by 7.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 4.4% and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Eatons Hill. These projections indicate that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Eatons Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

Eatons Hill's median income among taxpayers was $63,335 and average income stood at $76,153 in financial year 2022. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $72,196 and average income around $86,807, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Eatons Hill rank between the 82nd and 94th percentiles nationally. In terms of earnings profile, 34.6% of residents (2,775 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 33.3%. A substantial proportion, 44.2%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in Eatons Hill. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile nationally.

Eatons Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Eatons Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eatons Hill stood at 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 61.0% and rented ones at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,151, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Eatons Hill was $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Eatons Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Eatons Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 90.6% of all households, including 52.9% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.4%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.9.

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

Eatons Hill has a higher proportion of university-qualified residents aged 15 and above (29.7%) compared to the broader SA4 region average (24.9%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (24.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in secondary education, 11.1% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. Eatons Hill State School serves as the primary educational institution, accommodating 1,002 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1058. There is one school focused exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Eatons Hill functions as an education hub, offering 12.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 8.3, and attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

Analysis shows 14 active public transport stops in Eatons Hill, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 3 different routes, together facilitating 409 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents generally located 444 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eatons Hill's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Eatons Hill, with younger cohorts experiencing a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 47.3% (3,805 people) have private health cover, representing around 57% of the total population. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting approximately 8.0% and 7.4% of residents respectively. Around 72.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. The area has around 13.2% (1,058 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 16.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

Eatons Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eatons Hill had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 79.5% of its residents born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English as their primary language at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Eatons Hill, accounting for 55.5% of the population, compared to 52.9% in Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, South African (1.4%) and Welsh (0.7%) ethnicities had similar representation to regional averages.

Eatons Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Eatons Hill 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 45-54 age group shows strong representation in Eatons Hill at 17.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is well above the national figure of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.5% to 4.2% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.6% to 14.7%, and the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 9.2% to 7.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Eatons Hill's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 83% (280 people), reaching 617 from 336. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 81% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.