Eatons Hill

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Eatons Hill is around 8,022 people. This figure represents an increase of 200 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,822. The current population was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of one new address since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 878 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 53% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with Eatons Hill expected to grow by 430 persons to reach 8,452 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.4% over the 17-year period.

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 shows Eatons Hill had around 4 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 20 homes were approved, with another 3 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline, this level of development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, offering more affordable housing options with new homes averaging $250,000 in construction cost value.

This financial year, $935,000 in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eatons Hill has substantially reduced construction activity, 88.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also under the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population to dwelling approval ratio is 5340 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Eatons Hill will gain 430 residents by 2041. 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 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are 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 an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%.

The area has a high workforce participation rate of 82.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses in September 2025, 22.6% of residents work from home. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in public administration & safety with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, administrative & support services employ only 2.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 3.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and labour force by 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eatons Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 has an above average income level nationally, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Eatons Hill is $63,335, with an average income of $76,153. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on a 9.91% growth rate in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for Eatons Hill would be approximately $69,611 (median) and $83,700 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Eatons Hill rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 94th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 34.6% of the population (2,775 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income 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, suggesting strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. 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

Eaton's Hill had a dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprising 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings. This compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eaton's 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 Eaton's Hill was $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Eaton's 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 account for 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 consist of 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, which is 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

Eaton's Hill residents aged 15+ with university qualifications comprise 29.7%, exceeding 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 held by residents aged 15+ total 38.5%, with advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 24.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (11.3%), primary education (11.1%), and tertiary education (5.3%).

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 serving buses. These are covered by three routes offering a total of 409 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated moderate, with residents typically living 444 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, primarily by car (90%). Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. In 2021 Census data, 22.6% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averaged 58 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 57% (~4,603 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.0 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 72.8% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population exhibits better than average health outcomes. As of 14 June 2021, 14.2% (1,139 people) of the population is aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general 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, surveyed in 2016, had a population where 79.5% were born in Australia, 93.4% were citizens, and 93.4% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 55.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, South African descent stood at 1.4% in Eatons Hill versus 0.6% regionally, New Zealand was represented at 1.0%, and Welsh at 0.7%.

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 age group of 45-54 shows strong representation in Eatons Hill at 16.9%, compared to the Greater Brisbane figure. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent in Eatons Hill at 7.3%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 2.5% to 4.7%, while those aged 65 to 74 increased from 7.2% to 8.4%. However, the age group of 5 to 14 has declined from 16.6% to 14.7%, and the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 9.2% to 7.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Eatons Hill's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 64%, adding 239 people and reaching a total of 617 from the current figure of 377. This growth reflects an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 81% of the projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.