Enoggera

Population growth drivers in Enoggera are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Enoggera's estimated population is around 6,375. This reflects an increase of 526 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,849. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 6,334 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and validation of 24 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 740 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Enoggera demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 42.0% of overall gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered or post-2032. Considering projected demographic shifts, Enoggera is expected to expand by 948 persons to 2041, reflecting a 15.8% increase over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Enoggera according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Enoggera averaged around 11 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 55 homes. In FY26, so far, 19 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 7.3 new residents was associated with each home built.

Demand has significantly exceeded supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $737,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Recent construction comprises 80% detached houses and 20% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. However, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (64% at Census), indicating robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 979 people, reflecting Enoggera's quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 1,006 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Enoggera has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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The employment environment in Enoggera shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Enoggera has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.3%.

This rate is 0.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation stands at 74.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Enoggera specializes in public administration & safety with an employment share 3.8 times the regional level. Conversely, construction is under-represented at 4.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

With a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.2, Enoggera functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.4% while employment decreased by 2.2%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%. State-level data up to November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Enoggera's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

Enoggera suburb's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Enoggera's median income among taxpayers is $69,190 and average income stands at $104,138, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,047 (median) and $114,458 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Enoggera, between the 75th and 90th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.4% of the community (2,001 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (33.9% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 76th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Enoggera displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

The dwelling structure in Enoggera, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 63.6% houses and 36.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). The home ownership level was 20.6%, with 33.1% of dwellings mortgaged and 46.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,156, recorded as of July 2021. The median weekly rent figure was $368, also as of this date. Nationally, Enoggera's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, recorded in June 2021. Rents in Enoggera were less than the national figure of $375, also recorded in June 2021.

Enoggera features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households constitute 65.9% of all households, including 30.5% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.1%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people.

Enoggera demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Enoggera's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 41.5% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.4% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.6% and certificates for 17.8%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 7.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Enoggera shows that there are currently 32 operational transport stops. These include a combination of train and bus services, with a total of 33 different routes operating. Together, these routes facilitate 3,408 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is considered excellent, with residents generally residing within 195 meters of their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 486 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 106 weekly trips per individual stop.

Enoggera's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Enoggera. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (4,364 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.8 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 73.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 9.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (624 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Enoggera records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Enoggera's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 19.6% of its population born overseas and 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Enoggera was Christianity, comprising 46.5% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Enoggera at 0.2%, compared to None% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (26.6%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.2%). There were also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Polish was overrepresented at 0.9%, French at 0.6%, and Sri Lankan at 0.3%.

Enoggera hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Enoggera's median age at 31 years is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and significantly under Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Enoggera has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.1%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is notably above the national average of 12.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 has increased from 7.3% to 8.7%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 has decreased from 5.9% to 4.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Enoggera's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 243 people (32%) from 765 to 1,008. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 35-44 and 0-4 age cohorts.