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Slacks Creek has an estimated 10,824 residents, up from 10,408 at the 2021 Census — a change of 416 people, or 4.0%. 105 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,278 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader Australian Bureau of Statistics updates with 105 validated new addresses identified since the Census date, the suburb of Slacks Creek has reached a population count of approximately 10,824 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 416 people (4.0%) compared to the 10,408 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon an estimated resident population of 10,811 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside the new address validations. The resulting population density stands at 1,277 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb above the nationwide benchmark recorded by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Slacks Creek tracked within 2.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (6.7%) with its 4.0% post-census gain, underlining sound demographic performance that was largely powered by overseas migration, which made up around 65.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 boundaries, supplemented post-2032 and across uncovered SA2 divisions by 2023 Queensland State Government figures anchored in 2021. Because these state forecasts omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort distributions via proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release based on 2022 benchmarks. Under this approach, future demographic trends indicate a slight contraction across the suburb of Slacks Creek, shedding 15 persons by 2041. In contrast to this overall trajectory, individual age brackets will experience expansion, most notably among persons aged 75 to 84, who are forecast to gain 207 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
142 new dwellings have been approved in Slacks Creek over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examination of ABS residential building approvals shows Slacks Creek generating approximately 28 new dwelling consents annually, delivering an estimated 142 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with 12 approvals logged to date across FY-25. Over the course of the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, the addition of 1.6 new residents per approved home pointed to balanced market fundamentals, though this ratio rose to 3.7 people per dwelling during the prior 2 financial years, reflecting tighter dwelling availability and heightened absorption. Typical residential projects average an expected construction cost of $270,000, tracking below regional norms and fostering entry-level price points, while commercial approvals totaling $36.7 million this financial year demonstrate substantial non-residential investment.
Per capita residential development in Slacks Creek trails Greater Brisbane by 12.0% and ranks in the 22nd percentile across the country, curtailing new housing supply and reinforcing demand for established stock. Below-average building volumes also reflect planning constraints within this mature urban footprint. Detached houses constitute 70.0% of recent residential delivery compared to 30.0% for attached formats, reinforcing traditional low-density neighborhood appeal for families seeking generous allotments. A ratio of roughly 674 people per approval underscores the established character of the area. Given expectations of a steady or declining residential base, Slacks Creek will likely experience eased housing strain, potentially improving conditions and accessibility for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Slacks Creek, worth an estimated $492 million. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.2 billion. 19 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and capital works play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 54 pipeline projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Springwood Watland Plaza Mixed-Use Development, the Paradise Road Large Format Retail Development, key Springwood Implementation Plan Projects, and the Kuraby State School Infrastructure Upgrade.
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Springwood Watland Plaza Mixed-Use Development
A $160 million mixed-use development by Vanguard Pty Ltd at the Watland Plaza site. The 10-level complex will feature the region's first 4-star hotel (80-90 rooms), over 100 residential apartments, a 2,500-3,000 sqm cinema complex, medical centre, gymnasium, 2,700 sqm restaurant space, serviced apartments, and approximately 600 parking spaces.
Paradise Road Large Format Retail Development
High-exposure DA-approved retail development site in the heart of Logan's dynamic commercial precinct. The site sits directly behind IKEA and the Logan Super Centre, making it ideal for large format retail users. DA and Operational Works approvals are in place for two substantial showrooms totaling approximately 2,500 square meters with 71 on-site car parks. The property is zoned for Retail Showroom use with flexibility for alternate uses subject to council approval. The site features drive-through access with two driveways allowing full ingress and egress via Paradise Road and Meakin Road, plus approval to modify existing traffic lights for vehicle-activated right turn signals into the site.
Kuraby State School Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of Kuraby State School facilities including new administration building, library learning hub, additional classrooms, improved sports facilities, and enhanced accessibility features. Part of Queensland Schools Infrastructure Program.
Springwood Implementation Plan Projects
Ongoing delivery of the Springwood Implementation Plan (2023-2028), a place-based urban renewal program led by Logan City Council. The program includes streetscape upgrades, public realm improvements, pedestrian and cycle connections, landscaping, lighting, public art, green infrastructure and town centre enhancement projects. Earlier priority works including Murrajong Road, Briggs Road, Paxton Street and Carol Avenue upgrades have been completed, with additional funded and staged projects continuing through the implementation period.
Kuraby Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure improvements including fibre optic network expansion, 5G tower installations, and improved digital connectivity for residential and business areas.
Kuraby Medical Centre Expansion
Expansion of existing Kuraby Medical Centre to include additional consulting rooms, allied health services, pathology facilities, and improved parking. Will enhance healthcare access for Logan south residents.
Kuraby Water Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive water infrastructure improvements including new water mains, sewer upgrades, stormwater management systems, and water recycling facilities to support population growth and improve resilience.
Kuraby Community Cultural Centre
New multicultural community centre featuring performance spaces, exhibition areas, meeting rooms, commercial kitchen, and outdoor event areas. Designed to celebrate cultural diversity of Kuraby community.
4,772 residents of Slacks Creek are employed, from a labour force of 5,318. Unemployment sits at 10.3%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Slacks Creek features an even distribution across manual and professional occupations, underpinned by a robust industrial and manufacturing base, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.3% per statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,772, while joblessness exceeded Greater Brisbane's 4.3% benchmark by 5.9%, pointing to underutilised capacity as labour participation (61.0%) fell well short of the metropolitan mark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that only 10.1% of workers operated remotely from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade represent the leading employment fields for the local workforce.
Manufacturing displays exceptional concentration locally, employing workers at 1.6 times the broader metropolitan proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical category is noticeably smaller, accounting for just 4.5% of local employment relative to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. A figure of 0.6 workers per resident at the Census highlights higher-than-average job availability within the immediate catchment. Review of SALM and ABS statistical records reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.5% as overall employment declined by 4.1%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage points increase in joblessness. By comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion in its labour force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Longer-term hiring dynamics can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry projections. Nationwide forecasts anticipate employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with distinct variances across industry categories. Weighting these projections against the area's occupational base points to an employment expansion in Slacks Creek of 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral model independent of local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Slacks Creek is $1,301 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $622 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,356 a year against an average of $53,609. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Slacks Creek trail the national baseline, recording a median of $45,356 and an average of $53,609, whereas Greater Brisbane registered a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $50,508 (median) and $59,699 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census returns position local earnings between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationwide.
The largest individual earnings bracket contains 31.6% of residents (3,420 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional share of 33.3%. Severe affordability constraints leave households with 80.8% of income after shelter costs, placing the locality in the 17th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Slacks Creek had 3,529 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 2% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,430 a month. Rent absorbs 23.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 78.5% of local housing stock in Slacks Creek, while attached and multi-unit options comprised 21.5%, compared with 73.5% standalone homes and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Outright property ownership stood at 21.8%, lagging the wider metropolitan level, while 33.8% of homes carried a mortgage and 44.5% were occupied by renters. Median housing expenses remained relatively affordable, with typical monthly mortgage costs of $1,430 and weekly rent of $310, well below Brisbane metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380 respectively. On a broader scale, local mortgage commitments sit substantially below the nationwide median of $1,863, with rental payments likewise trailing the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Slacks Creek counted 3,529 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 20% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements represent 68.7% of all local residences, consisting of couples with offspring (26.9%), couples without children (20.0%), and single parent households (19.9%). Non-family domiciles account for the remaining 31.3%, divided between single-occupant homes (27.1%) and shared group accommodation (4.2%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Slacks Creek hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,494 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 897 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the area lags broader urban levels, with 13.4% of residents holding university qualifications compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting scope for educational development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees constitute 9.8%, postgraduate degrees make up 2.3%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. Non-university technical and vocational training is prevalent, with 39.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.4% with advanced diplomas and 28.9% with certificates. Active learning engagement is widespread across the population, as 31.1% of community members participate in formal schooling or study.
This cohort comprises 11.8% attending primary school, 9.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Slacks Creek means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.6% of residents in Slacks Creek report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable healthcare needs across all age demographics in Slacks Creek, accompanied by low levels of private health insurance, which covers roughly 48% of residents (~5,244 people). This uptake falls short of the Greater Brisbane standard of 55.8% as well as the 55.7% national baseline. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent health concerns in the community, diagnosed in 9.1% and 10.5% of residents respectively, while 64.6% reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age adults show elevated rates of long-term medical conditions, while the 15.2% of the population aged 65 and over (1,645 people) exhibits health outcomes generally aligned with national elderly averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.2% of Slacks Creek residents were born overseas and 22.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.9%) and Australian (21.5%). 4.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Slacks Creek displays broad multicultural representation relative to most Australian areas, with 22.9% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 33.2% of the population born abroad. Christianity is the primary faith, adhered to by 45.7% of residents. In addition, Islam demonstrates strong local presence, accounting for 7.7% of the community compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Ancestral backgrounds in Slacks Creek are led by English (23.9%), Australian (21.5%), and Other heritages (16.7%), the latter tracking well above the regional proportion of 9.4%. Several specific cultural communities also show pronounced local concentrations, notably Samoan ancestry at 3.2% (against 0.9% regionally), Maori at 2.9% (versus 1.1%), and New Zealand at 1.6% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Slacks Creek is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 29.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographics in the suburb of Slacks Creek skew younger, with children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 35.5% of the population as at August 2026 relative to 31.8% across Greater Brisbane, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 27.8% compared to the regional figure of 30.6%. AreaSearch records a median age of 35 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year below Greater Brisbane's 36 at that same Census. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that senior and retired groups (65+) will undergo the strongest growth, rising by 475 residents (29%) to 2,120, while young to middle aged adults and children and young adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Slacks Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 105 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,408 at the 2021 Census → 10,824 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32576). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.