Heritage Park

Heritage Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Heritage Park statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,263. This figure reflects a growth of 333 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,930. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the ABS's ERP data release from Jun 2024. This results in a resident population estimate of 5,259 with an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density for Heritage Park (SA2) is approximately 1,076 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Heritage Park's growth rate of 6.8% since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the national average of 9.7%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals.

Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the area. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Heritage Park (SA2) expected to expand by 286 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Heritage Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Heritage Park has received approximately five dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 29 homes. In FY-26 so far, three approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 6.3 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals amounting to $24.2 million have been registered in the current financial year.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Heritage Park has significantly less development activity, being 93.0% below the regional average per person. New homes are built at an average construction cost of $425,000, which is moderately above regional levels. The area's new development consists of 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. This represents a change from the current housing mix, which is currently 100.0% houses. Heritage Park has around 1484 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 271 residents through to 2041.

Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure. These key projects include Crestmead Logistics Estate, Pan Pacific Recycling Solar Panel Facility, Regents Park Principal Activity Centre Plan, and Queensland Energy Roadmap 2025. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Heritage Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Heritage Park's workforce spans white and blue collar jobs with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4%.

As of September 2025, 3,062 residents are employed at an unemployment rate of 2.1%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is 67.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing has a significant share, at 1.7 times the regional level, while professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% with a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sector. Applying these projections to Heritage Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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

Heritage Park's postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows median income at $50,911 and average income at $56,437. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $55,956 (median) and $62,030 (average), based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data ranks Heritage Park's household income at the 71st percentile ($2,090 weekly) and personal income at the 47th percentile. Income distribution shows 41.1% earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,163 residents), similar to metropolitan regions where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income. Residents rank high in disposable income at the 74th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 4th decile.

Heritage Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Heritage Park's dwellings were 99.7% houses and 0.3% other types as per the latest Census, contrasting with Brisbane metro's 89.2% houses and 10.9% others. Home ownership in Heritage Park stood at 26.2%, with mortgages at 53.7% and rentals at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,600 but lower than the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Heritage Park was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $360 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 87.5% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 10.0% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Heritage Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 15.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (30.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.9%), secondary (9.9%), and tertiary (4.1%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Heritage Park has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five distinct routes that together facilitate 684 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents generally located 246 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 97 daily trips across all routes, translating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Heritage Park'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

Heritage Park residents show relatively positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions compared to the general population, but higher than national averages among older cohorts at risk. Approximately half (50%) of Heritage Park's total population (~2608 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.4% and 8.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 69.1%, report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Heritage Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.2% (747 people) compared to Greater Brisbane's 12.2%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Heritage Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Heritage Park was found to have higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Heritage Park, making up 51.4% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 2.3% of Heritage Park's population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.3%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (11.8%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori is overrepresented at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 3.2%, New Zealand is represented equally at 1.5%, and Samoan is underrepresented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 3.0%.

Heritage Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Heritage Park's median age is 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Heritage Park has a higher concentration of 55-64 residents at 13.6%, but fewer 25-34 year-olds at 10.8% compared to Greater Brisbane. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 65-74 age group has grown from 7.6% to 8.9%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.3% to 4.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.0% to 13.7%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.8%. By 2041, Heritage Park's age profile is projected to evolve significantly. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 82%, adding 189 residents to reach 421. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 70% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.