Flagstone

Flagstone lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, the Flagstone statistical area's population is estimated at around 9,171 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,084 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,087 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,698 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 557 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 693 persons per square kilometer. Flagstone's 29.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the Flagstone (SA2) expected to increase by 6,992 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 61.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Flagstone among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Flagstone has seen approximately 195 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 975 homes. This fiscal year to date, 170 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident per new home is 1.2 per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes is $396,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals amount to $443,000. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone has 11.0% more development per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining low density with an emphasis on detached housing. There are around 39 people per dwelling approval in Flagstone.

Future projections estimate an addition of 5,659 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Flagstone, Flagstone Rise Estate, Flagstone State Primary School Expansion, and Stonewood Estate Flagstone. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Flagstone demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Flagstone has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.0% and estimated employment growth of 3.7% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 4,296 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 69.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly notable, being 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points over the same period. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Flagstone's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Flagstone suburb's median income is $52,796 and the average income stands at $59,829. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Flagstone would be approximately $58,028 (median) and $65,758 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Flagstone cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 46.8% of Flagstone's community (4,292 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, placing disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally.

Flagstone is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Flagstone's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flagstone stood at 12.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 64.1% and rented ones at 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,000 but close to the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Flagstone was $395, higher than the national figure of $375 but close to Brisbane metro's $390.

Flagstone features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.5% of all households, including 49.3% couples with children, 21.5% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.5%, with lone person households at 9.9% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Educational outcomes in Flagstone fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (35.9%). Educational participation is high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.1% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Flagstone has seven active public transport stops in operation, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route that collectively facilitates 254 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is limited, with residents typically residing 877 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 36 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Flagstone's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Flagstone residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% of the total population (~4668 people) have private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.6 and 9.4% of residents respectively. Sixty-nine point six percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is similar to Greater Brisbane's figure of 69.6%. Eight point seven percent of residents are aged 65 and over (797 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 11.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Flagstone ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Flagstone's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.0% of its population being citizens, 82.9% born in Australia, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Flagstone is Christianity, comprising 37.6% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' is overrepresented in Flagstone at 0.6%, compared to 1.0% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.2%), Australian (29.9%), and Scottish (7.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable variations: New Zealanders are slightly overrepresented at 1.7% in Flagstone compared to 1.6% regionally, Maori at 2.2% versus 1.4%, and Samoans at 0.6% versus 0.7%.

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

Flagstone has a median age of 30, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.2%), but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.4%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 7.7% to 8.8% of Flagstone's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Flagstone's age structure, with the 15 to 24 age cohort projected to rise substantially, increasing by 907 people (67%) from 1,357 to 2,265.