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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Enoggera is around 6,394, reflecting a 9.3% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,849. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their estimation of the resident population at 6,350 based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024. The suburb's population density is approximately 742 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Enoggera's growth since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed about 42% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration factors also being positive contributors. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 area projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used.

Considering these projections, Enoggera is expected to expand by 948 persons to 2041, reflecting a 15.4% increase over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Enoggera averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 50 homes. In FY26 so far, 14 approvals have been recorded. This averages to about 8 new residents per home built annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $737,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $816,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Recent construction comprises 75% detached houses and 25% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Enoggera's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population density is around 910 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet development environment. Population forecasts suggest Enoggera will gain approximately 987 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Breathe Residences Alderley, Sanctuary Residences Ashgrove, Ile Ashgrove, and Eildon Hill Residences. The following list details those most relevant.

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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. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, as aggregated by AreaSearch from statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 4,146 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Enoggera is high at 74.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Enoggera has a particular specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 3.8 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Enoggera's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.5% while employment decreased by 0.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Enoggera's employment mix.

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

Enoggera's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Enoggera's median income among taxpayers is $69,191 and average income stands at $104,140, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $78,871 (median) and $118,709 (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 (2,007 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, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Enoggera's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.6% houses and 36.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 0% houses and 0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enoggera was at 20.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.1% and rented ones at 46.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,156, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. The median weekly rent was $368, while Brisbane metro had no recorded figures for these. Nationally, Enoggera's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,156 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Enoggera were lower at $368 than the national figure of $375.

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

Educational attainment in Enoggera is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021 data, 41.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. 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 aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.6% while certificates make up 17.8%.

Educational participation is high in Enoggera, 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. As of the 2021 census, Enoggera's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,557 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1135. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. With 24.4 school places per 100 residents, the area shows strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Enoggera has 34 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 30 different routes, together facilitating 3,268 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 195 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 466 trips daily across all routes, translating to around 96 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 across older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, approximately 68% of the total population (4,377 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. 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 (626 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, requiring more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Enoggera was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

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

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.6%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.2%). Notably, Polish (0.9%) and French (0.6%) are overrepresented in Enoggera compared to regional figures of None%. Sri Lankan representation is also notable at 0.3%, with None% regionally.

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 it is substantially under the Australian 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 well above the national average of 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 7.3% to 8.7% of Enoggera's population, while the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 5.9% to 4.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Enoggera's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 242 people (32%) from 767 to 1,010. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 cohorts.