Eatons Hill

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Eatons Hill is around 7,984 people. This figure represents an increase of 162 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,822 people in the area. The latest resident population estimate was derived by AreaSearch following examination of the ABS's ERP data release from June 2025 and validation of one new address post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 874 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed around 53% to 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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts lacking specific splits. By 2041, the suburb of Eatons Hill is projected to grow by approximately 375 persons, reflecting a total increase of around 4.7% over the 16-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, shows Eatons Hill has received around 4 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 20 homes were approved, with another 4 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers due to more affordable housing options, with new homes valued at around $250,000 each.

This financial year, $935,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eatons Hill has significantly reduced construction levels, 88.0% below the regional average per person, suggesting stronger demand and values for established properties due to limited new supply. This activity is also under the national average, implying the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving Eatons Hill's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 5339 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Eatons Hill will gain 375 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Eatons 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 nine projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects 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 most relevant.

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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 highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of that date, 5,138 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Eatons Hill was notably higher at 81.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, a moderate 22.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction sectors. The area has a particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, administrative & support services employed only 2.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 3.5%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force grew by 1.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points in Eatons Hill. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Eatons Hill's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Eatons Hill had a median taxpayer income of $63,335 and an average income of $76,153 in the financial year 2023, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures. This is higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 during the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Eatons Hill as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,530 (median) and $84,804 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Eatons Hill rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 94th percentiles. In terms of income ranges, 34.6% of Eatons Hill's population (2,762 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the regional figure of 33.3%. A substantial proportion of high earners (44.2%) in Eatons Hill have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. 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.

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

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 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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 $1,863. Median weekly rent in Eatons Hill was $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 9.4%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

In Eatons Hill, 29.7% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, which is higher than the SA4 region average of 24.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This enrollment includes 11.3% in secondary education, 11.1% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eatons Hill has 14 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are covered by three different routes, offering a total of 409 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically living 444 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 90% of residents. On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 58 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Eatons Hill is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Eatons Hill shows superior health outcomes, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is notably low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 57% (~4,581 people) have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues affect 8.0% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.4%. About 72.8% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 69.2%. The under-65 population exhibits better-than-average health outcomes. Only 13.6% (1,085 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Eatons Hill are above average, generally aligning with national rankings for the overall population.

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 score below average, with 79.5% of its population born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 55.5% of people in Eatons Hill, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, South Australian ancestry was overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to the regional average of 0.6%. New Zealand ancestry also showed a similar representation at 1.0%, while Welsh ancestry was slightly higher at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.5%.

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

Eatons Hill's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 16.7% of Eatons Hill's population, a stronger representation compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.5% to 4.5%, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 14.2% to 15.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 16.6% to 14.6%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 18.6% to 16.7%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Eatons Hill's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 67%, reaching 600 people from the current figure of 359. The population aged 65 and above will comprise 81% of this growth. In contrast, the 45-54 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.