Keperra

Keperra 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 November 2025, the estimated population of Keperra is around 7,519, reflecting an increase of 505 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 7.2% rise from the previous population count of 7,014. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,181 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,471 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Keperra's growth rate of 7.2% positions it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 8.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australian statistical areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Keperra is expected to grow by 189 persons to reach a population of approximately 7,708 by the year 2041, reflecting an overall decrease of 2.0% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Keperra has seen approximately 18 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 94 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 20 approved in FY-26. This results in about 1.6 new residents arriving annually for each new home over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new properties is $734,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY-26, $3.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Keperra shows around 63% of construction activity per person and ranks at the 64th percentile nationally for development activity. Recent development has consisted solely of detached houses, maintaining Keperra's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

Despite an 84.0% Census mix suggesting more traditional housing, developers are building more traditional houses than indicated, pointing to strong demand for family homes. With around 224 people per dwelling approval, Keperra exhibits a developing market. Population projections indicating stability or decline should alleviate housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include The Quarry - Keperra Quarry Redevelopment, Great Western Super Centre Expansion & Refurbishment, Keperra Sanctuary Retirement Village & Aged Care, and Keperra Country Golf Club Residential Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Keperra are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Keperra's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.1% as of June 2023, showing relative employment stability over the past year according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, Keperra had 3,361 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which was 0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Keperra was somewhat below standard at 60.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Keperra showed strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Manufacturing was under-represented, with only 4.0% of Keperra's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population counts. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.5% alongside a 0.1% employment decline in Keperra, causing unemployment to fall by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Keperra's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Keperra's median income among taxpayers was $59,721 and average income stood at $69,411 in financial year 2022. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest median income would be approximately $68,076 and average income $79,122. Census data indicates Keperra's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 44th and 49th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.9% of residents (2,398 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Keperra, with only 81.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Keperra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 81.6% houses and 18.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Keperra was at 28.0%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (35.8%) or rented (36.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below the Brisbane metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $400, matching the Brisbane metro figure. Nationally, Keperra's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 70.0% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 27.1% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Keperra exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 30.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 47.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (22.6%). Educational participation is high at 27.6%, comprising 9.5% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has two schools: St William's Primary School and Grovely State School, serving a total of 827 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents (11.0) are below the regional average (19.2), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1064.

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

Keperra has 58 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 21 individual routes, offering a total of 2,263 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 160 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 323 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 39 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Keperra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Keperra faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% (~4113 people) of Keperra's total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 61.5%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Keperra, affecting 11.1% and 8.8% of residents respectively. However, 63.5% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 19.0% (1428 people) of Keperra's residents are aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. The health outcomes among seniors in Keperra present some challenges, broadly mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Keperra's population, born in Australia, is approximately 81.0%. Citizenship stands at 90.6%, with English as the sole home language for 89.1%. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 50.2% of Keperra residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestral groups are English (27.8%), Australian (25.4%), and Irish (10.8%). Hungarian representation in Keperra is notably higher at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% regionally, as is German at 4.5% versus 4.3%, and Maori at 0.7% against 0.4%.

Keperra's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Keperra's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 8.1% of Keperra's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.2% to 12.3%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.0%. The 65 to 74 age group has also dropped, from 8.8% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Keperra's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 86%, reaching 462 people from 248. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 72% of projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.