Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld)

Population growth drivers in Mackenzie are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld) is around 2,300. This reflects a decrease of 36 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,336. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 2,230, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 70 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 756 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld), with an expected increase of 326 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 11.1% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Mackenzie is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mackenzie has recorded zero new dwelling approvals over the past five years. The area, despite being established, has seen negligible residential development during this period. This limited supply of new housing typically supports higher construction cost values for existing properties.

Factors such as planning constraints or limited market activity may contribute to this trend. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mackenzie's building activity is significantly lower, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, the area's building activity is also below average, indicating its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

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

No factor influences an area's performance more than local infrastructure changes. AreaSearch identified 0 projects that could impact this area. Key projects are Eastern Metro Expansion (CBD to Capalaba), Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrade - Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill, Brisbane Metro - Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and European Train Control System (ETCS). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Mackenzie performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Mackenzie has an educated workforce with key sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%, based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation in December 2025. The resident employment stands at 1,221, with an unemployment rate 3.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is 73.3%, comparable to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 21.6% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Mackenzie specializes in education & training with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 4.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 5.6%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, Mackenzie's labour force decreased by 5.3%, and employment fell by 5.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Mackenzie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Mackenzie's median income among taxpayers was $62,588, with an average of $85,827. Nationally, these figures are extremely high. Greater Brisbane had a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $69,698 (median) and $95,577 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Mackenzie's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 96th percentiles. Income distribution in Mackenzie has a predominant cohort of 30.7% (706 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999. Metropolitan regions show similar patterns with 33.3% in this income range. Economic strength is evident with 50.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluation showed that Mackenzie's dwelling structure comprised 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mackenzie was at 27.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (57.7%) or rented (14.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mackenzie was $2,192, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Mackenzie was recorded at $500, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Mackenzie's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 92.1% of all households, including 60.0% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 7.9%, with lone person households at 6.7% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

In Mackenzie, the percentage of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is 42.0%, which exceeds Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This high educational attainment indicates a strong position for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (15.9%), are also prominent among Mackenzie residents aged 15 and above, with a total of 26.6%.

Educational participation is notable in the area, with 36.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.2% in secondary education, 11.2% in primary education, and 6.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mackenzie has seven active public transport stops operating within its boundaries, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by six distinct routes that collectively facilitate 344 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport facilities is deemed good, with residents typically residing approximately 252 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential in nature, most Mackenzie residents commute outward. Personal vehicles remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 88% of residents, while bus travel accounts for 10%. On average, each dwelling owns two vehicles, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 21.6% of Mackenzie's residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 49 trips per day, translating to roughly 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mackenzie's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Mackenzie's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 61% of Mackenzie's total population (1,407 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.6% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 78.1% of Mackenzie's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Only 6.7% of Mackenzie's population is aged 65 and over (154 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, broadly in line with the general population.

Mackenzie is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mackenzie's cultural diversity is notable, with 37.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.8% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 55.8%. Hinduism, however, is more prevalent in Mackenzie at 5.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

Ancestry-wise, English (20.2%) and Australian (20.1%) are the top groups, both lower than regional averages of 26.8% and 19.7% respectively. 'Other' ancestry comprises 11.8%. Notably, Russian (1.1%), South Australian (1.4%), and Sri Lankan (1.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.3%, 0.6%, and 0.2% respectively.

Mackenzie's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mackenzie's median age of 36 years is equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 21.4%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 2.9%. This concentration in the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 18.3% to 21.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 18.3% to 21.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 7.3% to 2.9%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 4.9% to 3.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Mackenzie. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase by 121 people (25%), from 492 to 614. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 35 to 44 cohorts.