Gleneagle

Gleneagle lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Gleneagle is around 2916 people. This reflects an increase of 810 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2106 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2812 people following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), and an additional 382 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 93 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Gleneagle's growth rate of 38.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilized. Moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for Gleneagle. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 311 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a reduction of 10.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Gleneagle experienced approximately 86 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 431 homes were approved, with an additional 22 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually over these years.

New construction has been matching or exceeding demand, offering more housing options and enabling population growth. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $370,000, below the regional average, indicating affordable housing options. This financial year, there have been $19.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Gleneagle has 167.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With around 18 people per dwelling approval, Gleneagle exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Gleneagle has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact this region: Spring Creek Estate, Glenlogan Rise Estate, Tullamore Downs, and Beaumoor Estate. The following details projects likely to have the greatest relevance.

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Employment conditions in Gleneagle remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Gleneagle has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 6.6% and estimated employment growth of 6.8% in the past year, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 1,084 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is lower at 60.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 3.2% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 6.8% while labour force grew by 5.1%, reducing unemployment by 1.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and unemployment reduction of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gleneagle's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Gleneagle had a median income among taxpayers of $57,474 and an average level of $68,947. These figures are higher than the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,515, with average income estimated at $78,593. Census 2021 income data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Gleneagle rank modestly, between the 30th and 35th percentiles. The income distribution shows that 33.5% of residents (976 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Gleneagle, with only 82.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 33rd percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Gleneagle, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 89.5% houses and 10.5% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 85.4% houses and 14.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gleneagle was 27.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented dwellings at 35.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, above Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Gleneagle was $335, compared to Brisbane metro's $310. Nationally, Gleneagle's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 79.4% of all households, including 32.0% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households at 3.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Gleneagle faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 9.6%, substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (34.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education. Gleneagle State School provides local educational services within Gleneagle, with an enrollment of 216 students as of the latest data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas from 2021 onwards. Limited local school capacity (7.4 places per 100 residents vs 20.4 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling since 2015.

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

Gleneagle has two active public transport stops operating, both offering bus services. These stops are served by a single route combined, facilitating 92 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed limited, as residents generally reside 1336 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency stands at 13 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gleneagle is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Gleneagle faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1,589 people), compared to 49.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 11.1 and 9.7% of residents respectively, while 63.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 60.0% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 16.5% of Gleneagle's residents are aged 65 and over (481 people), which is lower than the 24.6% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Gleneagle is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Gleneagle's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.5% of its population born in Australia, 90.5% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Gleneagle is Christianity, accounting for 48.8% of the population, compared to 54.5% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (32.1%), Australian (30.1%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, German ethnicity is overrepresented in Gleneagle at 6.2%, compared to 5.9% regionally, while New Zealand ethnicity stands at 0.9% (matching the regional figure) and Maori ethnicity is at 0.7%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.6%.

Gleneagle's population is younger than the national pattern

Gleneagle's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, but somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Gleneagle has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.5% to 6.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 12.7% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gleneagle. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 40%, adding 72 residents, reaching a total of 253 residents. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 55-64 and 45-54 years old.