Gaythorne

Population growth drivers in Gaythorne are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Gaythorne's population is estimated at around 3580 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 422 people (13.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3158 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3543 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3849 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Gaythorne's 13.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (8.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the Gaythorne statistical area (Lv2) expected to expand by 497 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 10.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Gaythorne recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Gaythorne averaged approximately 23 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 116 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $737,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting Gaythorne's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Gaythorne exhibits 71.0% higher building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 236 people per dwelling approval, Gaythorne shows a developing market.

Future projections estimate Gaythorne adding 372 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects that could affect this area. Notable ones are University Road Mixed-Use Development, Mirvac Everton Park Mixed Development, Retail and Dining Expansion at Everton Plaza, and Breathe Residences Alderley. The following list details those most relevant.

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Gaythorne has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Gaythorne's workforce is highly educated with professional services well-represented. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate was 5.1%, calculated from AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data.

In this month, 2,017 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation in Gaythorne stood at 72.1%, exceeding Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services. Notably, public administration & safety employs 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 4.9% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Gaythorne's labour force decreased by 3.7% while employment declined by 1.7%, causing unemployment to fall by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, employment is expected to expand by 6.6% nationally, and by 7.0% in Gaythorne when weighted against its local employment mix. Over ten years, national employment growth is projected at 13.7%, with Gaythorne's growth estimated at 14.4%. These projections are illustrative extrapolations based on industry-specific growth rates and do not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Gaythorne had a median taxpayer income of $60,172 and an average income of $90,161 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is notably higher than the national median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $66,135 (median) and $99,096 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Gaythorne ranked at the 81st percentile nationally ($1,033 weekly), while household income ranked at the 50th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 32.2% of locals (1,152 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the broader metropolitan region's trend of 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Gaythorne, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Gaythorne features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Gaythorne's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 38.7% houses and 61.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 81.6% houses and 18.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gaythorne was at 17.0%, with the remainder being mortgaged (26.3%) or rented (56.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,167 and Australia's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Gaythorne was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $400 and the national figure of $375.

Gaythorne features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 58.7% of all households, including 21.0% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.3%, with lone person households at 36.3% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

Gaythorne 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 Gaythorne is notably high with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the state's average of 25.7%. Nationally, this figure stands at 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (17.4%).

Educational participation is high with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (10.6%), primary education (7.6%), and secondary education (5.6%).

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

Transport analysis shows 12 active stops operating in Gaythorne. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 23 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 2,483 weekly passenger trips.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents typically located 208 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 354 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 206 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gaythorne'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 shows Gaythorne residents have relatively positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions compared to the general population but higher than national averages for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 63% of Gaythorne's total population (2,252 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 12.9% of residents and asthma impacting 7.8%, while 69.8% report having no medical ailments compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Gaythorne has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.1% (361 people) compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Gaythorne's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 20.9% born overseas and 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gaythorne, comprising 42.5% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.0%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (11.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.3%), French (0.8% vs 0.6%), and Russian (0.4% vs 0.3%) are overrepresented in Gaythorne.

Gaythorne's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Gaythorne's median age is 33 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and significantly younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Gaythorne has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.5%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, Gaythorne's population aged 55-64 has grown from 8.7% to 9.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 21.8% to 20.5%. The percentage of residents aged 0-4 has also decreased, from 7.1% to 5.9%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Gaythorne's age profile will change significantly. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 age group, with an increase of 26%, adding 121 residents to reach a total of 587. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.