Paradise Point

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

Analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area indicates that the suburb of Paradise Point's population is estimated at around 7,595 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 533 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,062 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,568 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,998 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Paradise Point's growth of 7.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 6.5%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

All drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of locations outside of capital cities, with the suburb expected to grow by 1,847 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 23.8% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Paradise Point when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Paradise Point shows an average of around 40 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 203 homes. As of FY-26, 37 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 2.4 new residents per year for each dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $1,189,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, $635,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Paradise Point has seen slightly more development, 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New building activity shows 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With approximately 223 people per dwelling approval, there is room for growth in the area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Paradise Point is forecasted to gain 1,804 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

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AreaSearch analysis places Paradise Point well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Paradise Point's workforce is skilled with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year. This rate is 1.9% lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Workforce participation stood at 59.3%, significantly below Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 22.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.6% versus the regional average of 4.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.6% alongside labour force growth of 2.5%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Paradise Point. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Paradise Point's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Paradise Point suburb is $57,762 and average income is $88,247. This compares to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $63,486 and average income is $96,992 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Paradise Point cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally, with the dominant income bracket being $1,500 - 2,999 (25.6% of residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Paradise Point displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Paradise Point's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 51.8% houses and 48.2% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Paradise Point was at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.7% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Paradise Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,253 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 71.0% of all households, including 22.4% couples with children, 38.9% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

Paradise Point's residents aged 15+ have 24.8% university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.4%, with advanced diplomas at 14.2% and certificates at 25.2%. Currently, 24.3% of the population is engaged in formal education: 7.7% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.3% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.7% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Paradise Point has 16 active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These are served by three different routes, together facilitating 1,251 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 429 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 94%, with an average of 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 22.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 178 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per stop.

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

Paradise Point's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 62% of Paradise Point's total population of 4,721 people, compared to Rest of Qld's 52.5%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in Paradise Point were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.0% and 6.2% of residents respectively. A total of 67.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 67.6%. The under-65 population in Paradise Point demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 31.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,407 people), which is higher than Rest of Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Paradise Point's cultural diversity was above average, with 10.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 59.5%. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Rest of Qld, making up 0.3% vs 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (33.5%), Australian (22.8%), and Irish (8.3%). Notable divergences included New Zealand (1.4% vs regional 0.9%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.5%), and South African (0.7% vs 0.5%) ancestry being overrepresented in Paradise Point.

Paradise Point ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Paradise Point has a median age of 52, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and also above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 16.5% of Paradise Point's population, compared to 9.5% nationally and 10.9% in the Rest of Qld. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort makes up 7.9%, lower than the national figure of 12.8%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has grown from 9.9% to 12.2%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 12.4% and the 65-74 group has dropped slightly from 17.8% to 16.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects that Paradise Point's 85+ age cohort will more than double, increasing by 329 people (144%) from 227 to 557. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, numbers in the 15-24 age range are projected to fall by 6%.