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Hatton Vale has an estimated 2,408 residents, up from 1,555 at the 2021 Census — a change of 853 people, or 54.9%. Growth has averaged 8.5% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 111 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Hatton Vale has an estimated count of around 2,408 residents, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,555 people, this indicates an expansion of 853 people (54.9%). This estimate incorporates an ERP assessment of 2,382 residents determined by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 data release, combined with 52 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density ratio calculated at 111 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers extensive room per resident alongside capacity for additional building.
Outperforming both Queensland and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Hatton Vale's 54.9% increase since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth. Net arrivals from other states served as the primary growth engine, generating approximately 66.0% of recent population gains, with overseas migration and natural growth also contributing positively. Population projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) across individual SA2 zones. For periods beyond 2032, or for any SA2 areas lacking this coverage, Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used. Because these state figures omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking ahead, the suburb of Hatton Vale is anticipated to record higher population gains than the median across areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2-level modeling pointing to a rise of 352 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 13.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Hatton Vale over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 24 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 42, 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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Analysis of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch, distributed from wider area datasets, shows Hatton Vale averaging roughly 15 new home approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 79 homes across the previous 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 42 approvals have been documented. Over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction generated an average of 6.8 new residents per year per dwelling built, creating a situation where demand significantly outstrips additions, heightening buyer competition and driving cost pressure, with new dwellings recording an average expected construction cost of $472,000.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $141.6 million during this financial year, underscoring substantial commercial development activity. Per capita building in Hatton Vale sits 28.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period when compared against Greater Brisbane, maintaining adequate options for buyers while supporting property demand. This rate of building substantially exceeds national levels, reflecting elevated developer interest in the market. In terms of product mix, new approvals comprise 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood style centered on spacious family living. Registering roughly 60 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth area dynamics. Forecasts indicate that Hatton Vale will gain 326 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. Under existing building trajectories, the volume of incoming residential supply appears well placed to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling population increases beyond current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hatton Vale, worth an estimated $78 million. 6 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and retail. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital initiatives exert a fundamental influence on regional trajectories. AreaSearch has identified no major projects with a direct local footprint. The primary initiatives with regional relevance encompass the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program, Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, Proposed Inland Rail Tunnel (Gowrie to Brisbane Port), and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K), with the subsequent section highlighting items of greatest significance.
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Plainland Crossing - Endeavour Way Industrial Development
Industrial and bulky goods precinct within the Plainland Crossing town centre. The final release of commercial lots is actively being developed and marketed for showrooms, bulky goods, and warehousing. Fully serviced commercial lots with direct access to Warrego Highway via Gehrke Road. National retailers including Bunnings and Aldi are already established nearby.
Plainland Crossing
A master-planned residential and commercial community in Plainland, midway between Ipswich and Toowoomba on the Warrego Highway. The development delivers approximately 400 residential lots across multiple stages alongside an 11-hectare retail and commercial precinct now fully sold and occupied by national retailers including Bunnings, Aldi, and Woolworths. Commenced in 2015, the estate offers a range of lot sizes with underground power, NBN, and sewer connections, and includes multiple landscaped parks.
The Range View Estate
Acreage development offering vast plots of land for rural lifestyle. Focus on sustainable living, green spaces, and thoughtful infrastructure.
Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
A future major industrial and employment hub for South East Queensland. The project includes the delivery of catalytic trunk infrastructure and a proposed Ebenezer Intermodal Terminal to support the Inland Rail project.
Gainsborough Meadows Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Brassall, Ipswich, delivering new residential lots with local roads, drainage, and landscaping in staged releases. Close to schools, shopping, and transport with house and land packages marketed by Tribeca.
Eureka Brassall Expansion
Completed expansion delivering 51 new 2-bedroom rental villas within Eureka Gainsborough Lifestyle Village, including refurbished community facilities (pool house and community room). Staged handover in 2023 with final 11 villas completed and fully leased by Feb 2024.
Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre
Construction is underway on a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre at West Brassall / Emerald Hill. The project spans about 25,500 sqm and will deliver about 6,000 sqm of retail space, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty shops and kiosks, BWS, food and service tenancies, a medical and health precinct, outdoor dining and about 300 on-grade car parks. The centre is positioned to serve the growing Brassall and Emerald Hill residential catchment near the Warrego Highway connection and is due for completion in late April 2026.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
The $276 million Cunningham Highway upgrade will enhance one of the region's major arterial roads. This project aims to improve safety, reduce travel times, and accommodate increasing traffic volumes between Ipswich and surrounding areas.
1,325 residents of Hatton Vale are employed, from a labour force of 1,338. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,852, about 77% 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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Hatton Vale maintains an evenly distributed workforce across professional and vocational occupations, demonstrating broad industry coverage, an unemployment rate of merely 1.0%, and an estimated employment increase of 17.5% over the past year according to AreaSearch's statistical area data. There are 1,325 residents employed as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 3.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%, and the participation rate matches Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Working from home was reported by a modest 12.5% of residents at the Census, although Covid-19 lockdown circumstances should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors among local workers are transport, postal & warehousing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits marked local concentration, capturing a workforce share 2.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent an area of lower concentration, accounting for just 3.4% of Hatton Vale's workforce relative to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. Comparing the resident workforce against the count of local jobs from Census data suggests that internal employment opportunities remain constrained. Employment levels rose by 17.5% and the labour force expanded by 16.9% during the year to March 2026, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for potential future demand in Hatton Vale. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth varies considerably across industry sectors. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Hatton Vale's employment composition indicates that local employment should rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years. This estimate is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hatton Vale is $1,887 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,062 a year against an average of $68,532. 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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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics published by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Hatton Vale recorded a median income of $60,062 and an average income of $68,532. These figures sit marginally above nationwide benchmarks, whereas Greater Brisbane registered a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are estimated at approximately $66,885 (median) and $76,317 (average). Findings from the Census 2021 indicate that personal, family, and household earnings in Hatton Vale align near the 51st percentile across the nation.
Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most prevalent, encompassing 39.3% of residents (946 people), mirroring broader regional patterns where 33.3% fall into this tier. After meeting housing commitments, households retain 85.7% of their earnings for remaining living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hatton Vale had 508 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records reveal that dwelling types in Hatton Vale consisted entirely of separate houses at 100.0%, with no semi-detached, apartments, or other residences recorded (compared to Brisbane metro at 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings). Outright home ownership stood at 30.2%, substantially exceeding Brisbane metro levels, while remaining residences were either being purchased under a mortgage (60.3%) or occupied by tenants (9.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments in the locality sat at $1,700, below the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, while the median weekly rent stood at $350 against Brisbane metro's $380.
Compared against the broader country, Hatton Vale's mortgage repayments come in under the national average of $1,863, and rents remain below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hatton Vale counted 508 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 787 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local residences at 82.7%, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.3%, comprising lone person households at 15.4% and group households at 1.8%. Typical occupancy stands at a median household size of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.4% of adults in Hatton Vale hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 542 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment represents an area of educational divergence, with 10.4% holding university degrees compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting potential scope for targeted learning programs. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 8.0%, graduate diplomas represent 1.3%, and postgraduate degrees make up 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (33.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 31.4% of residents actively enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 12.2% in primary education, 10.9% attending secondary education, and 2.2% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Hatton Vale means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.0% of residents in Hatton Vale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 compiled by AreaSearch on mortality rates and chronic illnesses highlight notable local challenges in Hatton Vale, showing higher than typical rates of widespread ailments, particularly among mature residents, while private health insurance coverage remains solid at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,308 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 10.1 and 9.5% of residents, respectively, whereas 64.0% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the community (394 people), higher than the 15.0% observed throughout Greater Brisbane.
While health measures among older cohorts present some difficulties, their national standing is more favorable than that of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hatton Vale is largely Australian-born, at 87.1% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (29.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Hatton Vale track below typical benchmarks, with 89.5% holding Australian citizenship, 87.1% born in Australia, and 96.4% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 49.1% of the community, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental lineage, the most prevalent ancestries in Hatton Vale are English at 30.0%, Australian at 29.7% (notably above the 23.2% regional proportion), and German at 8.4%. Several other backgrounds display distinct representation compared to the wider area, including New Zealand heritage at 1.8% (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hatton Vale is 40. 22.8% 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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Age structures in Hatton Vale correspond closely with Greater Brisbane across broad life stages, with the greatest variance across the four main segments being 6.1 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years above Greater Brisbane's Census level of 36. Since that Census, middle-aged adults and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 28.5% of the populace to an estimated 26.9%. Senior cohorts (65+) are projected to see the strongest expansion by 2041, increasing by 166 residents (42%) to 561, while younger to mid-career adult groups are projected to reduce over the same timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hatton Vale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,555 at the 2021 Census → 2,408 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 (SAL31302). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.