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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Everton Hills has an estimated 7,236 residents, up from 6,673 at the 2021 Census — a change of 563 people, or 8.4%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 51.0% of that increase. That puts 2,173 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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Based on ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Everton Hills's population is estimated at around 7,236 as of Aug 2026. This reflects an increase of 563 people (8.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,673 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,217, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 78 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,173 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Over the past decade, Everton Hills has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.9% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the state. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for local SA2 regions. For years after 2032 or locations outside that scope, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 from a 2021 foundation are applied. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, proportional cohort distributions are assigned using the ABS Greater Capital Region modeling published in 2023 from 2022 figures. Looking forward, the suburb of Everton Hills is slated for lower quartile growth relative to national statistical zones, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 227 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 2.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Everton Hills over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, running ahead of 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Everton Hills averages roughly 14 approved dwellings annually. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 74 residential approvals were logged, including 29 during FY-25 to date. Over that 5 financial years span (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 5.6 new residents arrived for every dwelling built, signaling that local housing delivery trails demand, which tends to intensify buyer competition and elevate values. Approved homes average an expected construction cost of $620,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end builds.
Alongside this, commercial development approvals reached $395,000 this financial year, reinforcing the residential character of local building activity. Recent residential building permits comprise 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium-density dwellings, broadening local accommodation choices from classic houses to compact housing formats across various price points. Everton Hills records approximately 312 people per dwelling approval, highlighting capacity for future residential development. Looking ahead, Everton Hills is forecast to grow by 208 residents by 2041 according to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Maintaining present building levels should provide sufficient residential stock to satisfy inbound demand, supporting favorable purchasing conditions and potentially paving the way for gains beyond current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Everton Hills
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Everton Hills, worth an estimated $4 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.56 billion. 19 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and transport & logistics. 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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Area momentum is frequently driven by urban renewal, strategic transport improvements, and key developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 major projects anticipated to shape the local environment. Notable initiatives comprise the Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade, Hills Quarter Everton Hills, The Quarry by Frasers Property Keperra, and Arana Central, with priority works detailed below.
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Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade
The Arana Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade by Charter Hall involves extensive external and internal refurbishments to modernize the convenience-based shopping centre. The works focus on a refreshed branding identity, improved shopper amenities, and architectural elements that reflect the surrounding hills and bushland. Key features include upgraded entry statements and enhanced common area aesthetics to improve the overall community experience.
McDowall Village Master Plan Redevelopment
A concept master plan for the refurbishment and strategic expansion of McDowall Village Shopping Centre. The project focuses on revitalizing the IGA-anchored center by upgrading external facades, enhancing pedestrian connectivity between Beckett and Hamilton Roads, and reconfiguring internal tenancies to support new convenience retail and service offerings. As of May 2026, the project is progressing through feasibility and preliminary planning under CMC Property Management, with a focus on improving the suburban village atmosphere.
Hills Quarter Everton Hills
Masterplanned residential community delivering 120 premium townhomes in a hillside setting with resort-style amenities including pool, gym, and landscaped parklands.
Everton Hills Central
A proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, with specialty retail, medical centre, gym, and childcare facility. The centre will have direct frontage to South Pine Road in Everton Hills, serving the surrounding Hills District community in the City of Moreton Bay.
Flockton Street Development Site
A significant 2.54-acre (1.01 hectares) landholding zoned 'Emerging Community' under the McDowall Neighbourhood Plan. Sold in mid-2024 for $3.75 million, the site is currently in the planning stage for residential land subdivision and townhouses.
Old Northern Road Childcare Centre
A proposed single-storey childcare centre with capacity for 120 children, designed by All Design and Drafting with planning by Ratio Consultants. The facility will operate 6:15am - 6:15pm, Monday to Friday, providing much-needed early learning services to the Everton Park area.
Arana Central
Arana Central is a proposed mixed-use town centre redevelopment by Pellicano on the former Kmart site. The proposal includes around 300 apartments across multiple buildings, retail and commercial uses, dining, public spaces and a new plaza. The project is progressing alongside the City of Moreton Bay's Arana Hills Precinct Planning process, with the precinct planning framework currently being finalised before future planning scheme amendments and development outcomes are considered.
Ashford Residences Everton Park
Mirvac's Ashford Residences is a masterplanned residential community on a 6 hectare site adjoining Kedron Brook. The approved project includes 43 homesites, around 80 terrace homes, resident recreation facilities, restoration of the heritage Murphy's Dairy residence and a large ecological area. Construction and staged delivery have progressed, with multiple stages released and sold.
4,533 residents of Everton Hills are employed, from a labour force of 4,670. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 79.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,253, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Everton Hills features an educated local labor pool with prominent professional representation, a low 2.9% jobless rate, and annual employment growth estimated at 0.6% via aggregated statistical figures. Data from March 2026 indicates that 4,533 residents are actively working, with unemployment trailing Greater Brisbane's 4.3% by 1.4%, while labor force participation stands at 79.3%, well above the 70.1% recorded regionally. Census data shows that 23.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home, though pandemic restrictions during that period should be kept in mind. Major sectors employing local residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as education & training.
The community demonstrates an exceptional concentration in public administration & safety, where its workforce share is 1.6 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, manufacturing claims just 3.5% of local workers, lagging the 6.4% proportion found across Greater Brisbane. Comparing local worker numbers to resident counts underscores that Everton Hills functions primarily as a residential district offering relatively few positions within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment levels rose by 0.6% and the labour force grew by 0.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Greater Brisbane, however, saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Everton Hills. These projections, spanning five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. National employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary substantially across industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Everton Hills's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.0% over five years and by 14.3% over ten years. This calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Everton Hills is $2,335 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,093 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,034 a year against an average of $79,387. 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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ATO taxation data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates a median income of $67,034 and a mean of $79,387 among Everton Hills taxpayers, substantially outpacing Greater Brisbane's respective medians and averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Applying the 11.36% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 produces modeled benchmarks of $74,649 (median) and $88,405 (average) for March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings between the 85th and 85th percentiles nationwide. The most common weekly earning category is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 37.4% of residents (2,706 people) compared to 33.3% across the region.
Affluence is notable, with 33.9% taking home more than $3,000 each week, creating solid capacity for local commercial offerings. Accommodation absorbs 15.0% of total income, while overall earnings place the area in the 85th percentile for disposable funds and the 8th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Everton Hills had 2,447 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 81.1% of the Everton Hills housing stock while attached and other dwellings comprised 18.8%, compared to the 73.5% standalone and 26.5% other split recorded across Brisbane metro. Fully owned homes accounted for 25.4% of properties, closely tracking metropolitan patterns, while mortgaged properties stood at 46.1% and rental accommodations represented 28.5%. The typical monthly home loan payment was $2,000, higher than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863, and median rent was $480 weekly versus $380 regionally. Relative to the country as a whole, local mortgages exceed the national $1,863 benchmark, while rents sit significantly higher than Australia's $375 average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Everton Hills counted 2,447 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,653 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 17% 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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Families constitute the bulk of the community at 78.8% of all households, consisting of couples raising offspring (36.4%), couples without children (29.4%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 21.2% are non-family residences, where single-person households make up 17.4% and group dwellings account for 3.8%. The typical household comprises 2.7 people, marginally higher than the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.9% of adults in Everton Hills hold a university qualification, including 23.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 23.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. 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 widespread in Everton Hills, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding both the QLD benchmark of 25.7% and the Australian figure of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 23.1%, alongside 7.1% holding postgraduate awards and 3.7% with graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is equally prominent, as 35.1% of individuals aged 15+ have attained vocational certificates or diplomas, split between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (23.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the area, with 29.0% of the local population actively participating in education.
Primary school students account for 9.6% of residents, 7.6% attend secondary institutions, and 5.6% are engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Everton Hills means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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69.6% of residents in Everton Hills report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 in Everton Hills align closely with standard national benchmarks across chronic illness and mortality metrics evaluated by AreaSearch, showing a slight elevation in common conditions across younger and older brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by roughly 59% of the population (4,244 people), outperforming the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported ailments locally, affecting 8.5% and 10.1% of residents respectively, though 69.6% reported having no health conditions, comparable to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Overall health among working-age individuals mirrors typical profiles.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the local populace (976 people), which is below the 15.0% observed across Greater Brisbane, with broader rankings aligning with nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Everton Hills is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.6%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Everton Hills demonstrates lower cultural diversity than wider averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.1% of the community, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 91.2% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 49.2% of residents compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental heritage, the three most common ancestries reported in Everton Hills are English (29.6%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (9.9%). Specific ethnic origins show slight variations against broader norms: Scottish ancestry stands at 8.9% (vs 7.4% across the region), Polish represents 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and New Zealand heritage accounts for 1.0% (vs 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Everton Hills is 36. 29.0% 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 Everton Hills closely tracks Greater Brisbane, with the greatest variance across any cohort being 1.5 percentage points. The median age remains at 36, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and identical to Greater Brisbane's 36 at that time. Looking ahead to 2041, senior brackets (65+) will capture the majority of net growth, expanding by 255 residents (26%) to total 1,232, whereas counts for young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Everton Hills
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Dec 2025 9 months ago all 2 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 Dec 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 78 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,673 at the 2021 Census → 7,236 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 (SAL31011). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.