Lutwyche

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

By Nov 2025, Lutwyche's population is estimated at around 5,477, reflecting an increase of 867 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 4,610 in the suburb. This increase represents an 18.8% growth rate, exceeding both national (8.9%) and state averages. AreaSearch estimated Lutwyche's resident population at 5,341 following examination of ABS ERP data released Jun 2024, with an additional 276 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a population density ratio of 6,223 persons per square kilometer, placing Lutwyche in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers contributing positively to growth.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied to age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Population projections indicate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Lutwyche expected to expand by 839 persons to 2041, reflecting an 8.2% total gain over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Lutwyche shows approximately 80 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 403 homes. By June 26104 approvals had been recorded this year. On average, 1.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes is $536,000.

This financial year has seen $7.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Lutwyche's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Lutwyche records 139.0% more building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 8.0% standalone homes and 92.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 88 people per approval, Lutwyche reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Lutwyche is expected to grow by 451 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Looking ahead, Lutwyche is expected to grow by 451 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Lutwyche has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Lamington Markets, Greville, Lutwyche Market Central - Internal Reconfiguration & Tenancy Expansion, and TARA. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Lutwyche demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Lutwyche has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of June 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. Workforce participation in Lutwyche is high at 74.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Notably, professional & technical services have a high concentration, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 2.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Lutwyche. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Lutwyche's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Lutwyche had a median income of $62,064 and an average income of $87,329. These figures are higher than national averages. Greater Brisbane's median income was $55,645 with an average of $70,520 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Lutwyche would be approximately $70,747 (median) and $99,546 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates individual earnings rank at the 84th percentile nationally ($1,071 weekly), but household income ranks lower at the 57th percentile. Income distribution shows 40.4% of Lutwyche's population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, consistent with broader metropolitan trends (33.3%). High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lutwyche features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Lutwyche's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 18.6% houses and 81.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lutwyche was at 12.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.8% and rented ones at 67.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Lutwyche was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Lutwyche's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Lutwyche features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 50.4% of all households, including 13.1% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.6%, with lone person households at 37.6% and group households comprising 12.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2.

Lutwyche demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Lutwyche, 47% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (14.8%). Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.6% in tertiary, 5.1% in primary, and 4.0% in secondary education.

Schools appear to be located outside Lutwyche's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Lutwyche has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. They are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 2,339 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest stop is 154 meters.

On average, there are 334 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 137 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lutwyche'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

Health data for Lutwyche shows a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions among its residents. While this is lower than the general population's average, it is higher in older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover in Lutwyche is exceptionally high, with approximately 62% of the total population (3,384 people) having it.

This compares to 71.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 12.5 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A total of 70.5% of Lutwyche residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% across Greater Brisbane. As of a recent report (2021), 12.9% of Lutwyche's population is aged 65 and over (706 people). Health outcomes among seniors in the area present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

Lutwyche was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lutwyche, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Lutwyche, accounting for 38.7% of the population. Notably, Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 5.3% of Lutwyche's population versus the regional average of 2.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (24.7%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (11.5%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean was overrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, French remained steady at 0.7%, while Spanish was slightly overrepresented at 0.6%.

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

Lutwyche has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Lutwyche has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (28.6%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of Lutwyche's population aged 75-84 has increased from 3.6% to 4.8%, while the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 29.7% to 28.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Lutwyche's age profile. The number of people aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 231 individuals (an increase of 88%) from 262 to 494. Notably, the combined population growth for those aged 65 and above will account for 72% of Lutwyche's total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 5-14 years.