Hawthorne

Error processing population analysis

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Hawthorne

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Hawthorne shows significantly less construction activity than Greater Brisbane. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

Hawthorne has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Bulimba Barracks Urban Renewal Project, VOIR, LA VUE, and Skyring Terrace Road Upgrade. The following details those most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment conditions in Hawthorne face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Hawthorne's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment grew by 3.2% year-on-year. Dominant sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and manufacturing. Healthcare & social assistance is under-represented at 0.0%, compared to 16.1% in Greater Brisbane.

Local employment opportunities may be limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hawthorne's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by approximately 5% over five years and 10% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Error processing income analysis

Hawthorne displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hawthorne's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (0.0%) with no other dwelling types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Brisbane metro which had 52.7% houses and 47.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hawthorne was at 0.0%, with all other dwellings either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (0.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, significantly lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,500 and the national average of $1,863. Weekly rent in Hawthorne was recorded at $0, substantially below Brisbane metro's figure of $440 and the national average of $375.

Hawthorne has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 0.0% of all households, including 0.0% couples with children, 0.0% couples without children, and 0.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 100.0%, with lone person households at 0.0% and group households comprising 0.0%. The median household size is 0.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rates are significantly lower than the SA4 region average at 0.0% versus 52.2%. Bachelor degrees comprise 0.0%, postgraduate qualifications 0.0%, and graduate diplomas 0.0% of residents' educational achievements. Technical qualifications represent 0.0%, with advanced diplomas at 0.0% and certificates at 0.0%. Formal education enrollment stands at 0.0%, including primary (0.0%), secondary (0.0%), and tertiary (0.0%) education.

Lourdes Hill College, established on 24th July 1937, serves as the area's major educational institution with an ICSEA score of 1115, indicating significant socio-educational advantages. All 1 schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. Residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services due to no schools being located within Hawthorne.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Hawthorne is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Hawthorne faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 0% of the total population (~0 people), compared to 73.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 0.0% and 0.0% of residents respectively, with 0.0% reporting no medical ailments, unlike the 74.9% in Greater Brisbane.

Residents aged 65 and over comprise 0.0% (0 people) of the population, lower than Greater Brisbane's 11.3%.

The latest Census data sees Hawthorne placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hawthorne had no residents born in Australia (0.0%), none who were citizens (0.0%), and no one speaking English only at home (0.0%). Buddhism was the predominant religion, with 0.0% of people practicing it, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (0.0%), Australian Aboriginal (0.0%), and Chinese (0.0%), all lower than the regional averages of 22.1%, respectively.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hawthorne are Australian, comprising 0.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 22.1%, Australian Aboriginal, comprising 0.0% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 0.0% of the population.

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

No age data available for catchment as population equals zero. Demographic modeling suggests Hawthorne's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding from 0 to 13,094 people between 2041 and 2051. In contrast, the 0-4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 0% (2618 people).