Slade Point

Slade Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Slade Point's population is estimated at around 3,662 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 212 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,450. AreaSearch estimates this population following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. Slade Point's population density is approximately 480 persons per square kilometer. The suburb experienced a 6.1% growth since census, positioning it within 0.5 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.6%. Interstate migration primarily drove this growth, contributing about 64.0% of overall population gains.

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 adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, Slade Point is expected to increase by 278 persons to 2041, reflecting a 7.6% total increase over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Slade Point according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Slade Point had minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually on average between 2016 and 2020 (a total of 11 approvals). This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs rather than broad market demand typically drive development. It is important to note that yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably with such low approval numbers due to individual projects.

Slade Point has much lower development activity compared to the rest of Queensland and nationally. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining its rural nature with an emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1216 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Slade Point is forecasted to gain 277 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the area.

Slade Point has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Mackay Northern Beaches Master Plan, Slade Point Local Coastal Plan, Andergrove Priority Development Area (PDA), and Somerset Park Estate. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Slade Point exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Slade Point's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 2.4% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of June 2025, 1,842 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Mining had a strong representation, at 2.8 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing was lower at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force decreased by 0.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Slade Point's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Slade Point's median taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $54,184, with an average income of $67,750. This is higher than the national average, compared to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,764 (median) and $77,228 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, Slade Point's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 37th and 45th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.6% of locals (1,157 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 31.7% occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses.

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

In Slade Point, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's composition of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Slade Point stood at 31.5%, mirroring Non-Metro Qld's rate, with the rest being mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (32.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733 and significantly below Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Slade Point was recorded at $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 72.2% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 27.8%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Slade Point faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (35.7%).

Educational participation is high at 30.5%, including 11.7% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education. Slade Point State School serves the area with an enrollment of 211 students, offering primary education only (ICSEA: 861). Secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Slade Point has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There is one route serving these stops, offering a total of 118 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Slade Point is rated as good, with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 16 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Slade Point is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Slade Point faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 54% (~1,979 people) have private health cover, compared to 57.0% across the rest of Queensland.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (8.6%) and arthritis (8.4%). Around 67.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.7% in the rest of Queensland. Approximately 16.4% (~600 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Slade Point is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Slade Point had a cultural diversity score below average, with 87.1% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.4% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Slade Point, comprising 50.0% of the population, compared to 56.8% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.5%), Australian (26.1%), and Other (9.8%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups had different representations: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 6.6% in Slade Point versus 3.6% regionally, Maori at 1.0% versus 0.6%, and Maltese at 0.9% versus 2.4%.

Slade Point's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Slade Point is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows 5-14 year-olds make up 14.9%, while those aged 75-84 comprise 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.4% to 12.6%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.4% and the 55-64 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show the 25-34 age cohort will increase by 121 people (28%), from 432 to 554. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in number.