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Eight Mile Plains has an estimated 16,629 residents, up from 15,326 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,303 people, or 8.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 163 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 86.0% of that increase. That puts 2,185 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Eight Mile Plains has an estimated resident count of approximately 16,629, determined through AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS population revisions and 163 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This represents an addition of 1,303 people, or an expansion of 8.5%, compared to the 15,326 residents counted at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory following the release of June 2025 ABS ERP data, which indicated a baseline population of 16,609. The current tally translates to a population density of 2,185 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch.
With an 8.5% increase post-census, the suburb of Eight Mile Plains sits within 1.0 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, underscoring solid underlying momentum. Net overseas arrivals served as the primary catalyst for expansion, accounting for roughly 86.0% of all recent demographic increases. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as the base period, are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For geographic units missing from that series and for periods subsequent to 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling published in 2023 from 2021 baselines is incorporated. Because the state series omits age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort adjustments based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data derived from 2022 figures. Looking forward, the suburb of Eight Mile Plains is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median across national statistical areas, adding 2,126 persons up to 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, which equates to an overall gain of 12.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
278 new dwellings have been approved in Eight Mile Plains over the past five years, an average of 55 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 85% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS residential approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Eight Mile Plains has recorded an annual average of approximately 55 dwelling approvals, generating an estimated 278 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 32 residential approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.1 new residents arriving each year for every dwelling completed across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, underlying demand comfortably outpaces additions to housing stock, exerting upward pressure on property pricing and intensifying competition. Furthermore, approvals reflect an average construction cost of $678,000 per dwelling, highlighting developer concentration on higher-tier, premium residential builds.
Non-residential development is also robust, with $34.3 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year. Recent residential construction activity is heavily weighted toward detached housing, comprising 85.0% of approvals alongside 15.0% in medium and high-density formats, reinforcing local suburban character and catering to purchasers seeking standalone homes. This share of standalone houses noticeably exceeds the 65.0% recorded at Census, underscoring sustained market appetite for detached family living despite prevailing urban consolidation trends. With approximately 525 people per dwelling approval, Eight Mile Plains displays characteristics of an established, mature residential market. Long-term demographic projections indicate that Eight Mile Plains is set to expand by 2,106 residents by 2041, measured from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Prevailing building activity appears well calibrated to accommodate this anticipated intake, fostering balanced supply conditions and mitigating severe price volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects inside Eight Mile Plains, worth an estimated $20.5 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $33.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital investment and urban planning frameworks play an essential role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has documented 58 active projects poised to influence the surrounding area, with major initiatives including Retirement Village & Medical Centre - 161 Underwood Road, The Collective Residences, Eight Mile Plains Gateway Neighbourhood Plan, and 18 MacGregor Street Mixed-Use Development.
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Retirement Village & Medical Centre - 161 Underwood Road
Mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Brisbane Islamic Centre site. The project features a 121-bed retirement village (91 independent units, 20 aged care units, and 10 dementia care units), a 250sqm medical centre, and a 75-place childcare centre. Designed by N.G. Sanders Architects.
268 Padstow Road Townhouses
Approved residential development comprising approximately 20 four-bedroom townhouses with internal access driveway, visitor parking, communal open space and associated subdivision works. Brisbane City Council records show the original approval has been followed by a current change application relating to a development under construction.
The Collective Residences
Contemporary apartment development featuring 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences by Propel Development Services. Located 13km from Brisbane CBD with rooftop terraced BBQ area, solar panels, and energy-efficient systems.
Mackenzie Townhouses Development
60 townhouse development by Philip Usher Constructions at Mount Petrie Road with 3-storey maximum height, 114 car parking spaces and communal facilities. Total site area 15,395sqm.
Bolger Street Residential Building
53-unit residential development in a 6-storey building designed by NMDS Architecture. Features 1-4 bedroom units with rooftop garden, gymnasium, BBQ and sundeck facilities. Includes 100 car parking spaces and undercroft parking.
Wishart State School Expansion
Planned expansion of Wishart State School to accommodate growing student numbers in the local area with new classrooms, facilities and improved infrastructure to support educational excellence.
18 MacGregor Street Mixed-Use Development
Salter Brothers has submitted a development application to Brisbane City Council to redevelop the Mercure Brisbane Garden City site into an 18-storey residential and mixed-use tower. Designed by Bates Smart, the proposed scheme incorporates 101 luxury apartments, a 90-place two-level childcare centre in the podium, and resort-style rooftop amenities. The application is currently undergoing statutory planning assessment.
Eight Mile Plains Satellite Health Centre (Maroo-goodji-ba)
A $65.4 million facility providing community-based healthcare. It features a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic (open 8am-10pm daily), kidney dialysis, cancer day therapy, medical imaging, and specialist outpatient services. The centre, co-named Maroo-goodji-ba, serves as an alternative to emergency departments for non-life-threatening conditions.
9,566 residents of Eight Mile Plains are employed, from a labour force of 9,837. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 69.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 18,112, about 109% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce analysis from AreaSearch demonstrates that Eight Mile Plains features an exceptionally qualified labour pool with substantial representation across essential service industries, paired with an unemployment rate of only 2.8% and annual employment growth estimated at 5.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,566, while the local jobless rate sat 1.6% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. The local participation rate closely tracked the broader Greater Brisbane benchmark of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 18.7% of working locals reported working from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Accommodation & food represents a standout area of local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employment is comparatively subdued at 6.7%, trailing the 9.0% regional benchmark. A ratio of 0.8 local jobs per resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an above-average concentration of surrounding employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures across the year to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 5.4% while the total labour pool grew by 5.0%, driving a 0.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% alongside a 3.4% rise in its labour force, leading to a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. Projecting these five and ten-year national growth trajectories against the local industry composition yields an anticipated local employment expansion of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, compared to broader Australian forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (noting this calculation represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration without incorporating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eight Mile Plains is $1,917 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $769 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,727 a year against an average of $57,006. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, individual taxpayers in the suburb of Eight Mile Plains recorded a median income of $45,727 alongside a mean of $57,006, tracking below the national benchmark as well as the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and mean of $72,799. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 sit at approximately $50,922 for median earnings and $63,482 on average. According to 2021 Census data, local household earnings placed in the 60th percentile with a weekly figure of $1,917, whereas individual earnings stood at the 42nd percentile.
In terms of distribution, 34.5% of residents (5,737 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely aligning with the 33.3% regional benchmark. Residents retain 85.3% of income following housing costs, positioning the locality in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eight Mile Plains had 5,160 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,803 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential property in Eight Mile Plains was distributed between standalone houses at 64.6% and attached or other dwellings at 35.4%, differing from the wider Brisbane metro pattern of 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other formats. Outright home ownership stood at 32.8%, well above the Brisbane metro benchmark, while 32.4% of homes were held under a mortgage and 34.8% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations were $1,803, coming in beneath the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 and the national figure of $1,863. Conversely, typical weekly rental payments reached $420, noticeably exceeding the Brisbane metro average of $380 as well as the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eight Mile Plains counted 5,160 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,599 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 75.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 38.9%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single parent families at 10.1%. The remaining 24.2% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 18.7% and group households account for 5.4%. Household occupancy averages 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.5% of adults in Eight Mile Plains hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,568 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,055 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications are held at elevated rates in Eight Mile Plains, where 43.5% of the population aged 15+ possesses a university degree, substantially outperforming the 25.7% state level across QLD and the 30.4% national average. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 27.7%, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications at 13.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 24.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 13.5%. Community engagement in learning is pronounced, with 31.0% of local inhabitants actively attending an educational institution.
This includes 9.1% enrolled in primary education, 7.8% pursuing tertiary studies, and 6.8% attending secondary school.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Eight Mile Plains means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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77.5% of residents in Eight Mile Plains report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Eight Mile Plains reflect positive community wellbeing based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with younger demographics exhibiting minimal incidence of prevalent health issues. Private health insurance coverage extends to approximately 50% of the resident population (~8,279 people), which is lower than the 55.8% seen across Greater Brisbane and the 55.7% Australian average. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the two most common diagnosed medical ailments locally, recorded among 5.5 and 5.4% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 77.5% of inhabitants reported no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 69.2% rate for Greater Brisbane.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 16.4% of the population (2,727 people), tracking above the 15.0% regional proportion for Greater Brisbane, though sitting lower than national broad population measures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
54.4% of Eight Mile Plains residents were born overseas and 57.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 94% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (23.6%) and English (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Eight Mile Plains exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 54.4% of its resident base born overseas and 57.6% conversing in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious group, adhered to by 39.9% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other category, which captures 4.7% of the community compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental heritage, Chinese ancestry forms the largest demographic cohort at 23.6%, markedly above the 3.4% regional average, followed by Other ancestry at 15.2% against 9.4% regionally, and English ancestry at 14.6%, below the regional benchmark of 26.8%.
Other cultural groups display distinct local representation, including Korean backgrounds at 5.0% (compared to 0.5% across the region), Indian backgrounds at 6.6% (versus 2.0%), and Serbian backgrounds at 0.6% (relative to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eight Mile Plains is 36. 33.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Eight Mile Plains leans younger than that of Greater Brisbane. Individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 34.4% of residents as at August 2026 compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, while younger age groups aged 0 - 24 represent 28.9% versus 31.8% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains steady at 36, identical to the 2021 Census result and matching the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from the same Census. The most noticeable post-census shift occurred within the 25 - 44 age cohort, rising from 32.7% to an estimated 34.4%.
By 2041, the 65+ demographic is forecast to register the largest numeric expansion, increasing by 1,275 (47%) to 4,002 persons, while young to middle aged cohorts are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eight Mile Plains
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 20 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 163 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,326 at the 2021 Census → 16,629 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30950). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.