Soldiers Hill (Qld)

Soldiers Hill has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Soldiers Hill is around 1,793 people. This figure reflects a decrease of three individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,796 people in the suburb. The current estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), resulting in an estimated resident population of 1,798. This population level equates to a density ratio of approximately 1,036 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively consistent with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between the Census date and June 2024, Soldiers Hill experienced a decline of 0.2%, while the broader SA3 area achieved growth of 2.6%. This divergence in population trends can be attributed to natural growth contributing approximately 65% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Projections indicate an overall population decline for Soldiers Hill over the next two decades, with a reduction of 57 persons expected by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow; notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to increase by 46 people during this period.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Soldiers Hill

Soldiers Hill has seen limited development activity, with an average of less than one approval per year over five years (two approvals). This reflects its rural nature, where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broader market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Development levels in Soldiers Hill are substantially lower than those in the rest of Queensland and nationally. With stable or declining population forecasts, Soldiers Hill may face less housing pressure, presenting favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Soldiers Hill may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Soldiers Hill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified no projects that are likely to impact the area's performance. Key initiatives include Mount Isa Mines' Black Star Open Cut Project, the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Plan, Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing, and Essential Pipeline Works for City low and high systems.

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

Soldiers Hill has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6%.

As of June 2025, 1,105 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is higher at 75.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training, with a notable concentration in mining at 9.7 times the regional average. Construction employment is under-represented at 4.2%, compared to 10.1% in Rest of Qld. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force increased by 1.0%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Soldiers Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.0% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on July 1st, 2022, Soldiers Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $83,479 with the average level standing at $95,758. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $95,158 (median) and $109,155 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Soldiers Hill, between the 90th and 95th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 31.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (561 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 42.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 88.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Soldiers Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Soldiers Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 4.9% comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 77.3% houses and 22.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Soldiers Hill stood at 18.8%, with mortgaged properties making up 44.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 36.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. However, the median weekly rent in Soldiers Hill was $378, compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of $1,500 and $220 respectively. Nationally, Soldiers Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Soldiers Hill has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 74.6% of all households, including 33.8% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Rest of Qld average.

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

The area has educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (37.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.6% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education. Barkly Highway State School serves the local educational needs within Soldiers Hill, enrolling 279 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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Soldiers Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Soldiers Hill's health outcomes data shows excellent results, particularly for younger age groups with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 65% of Soldiers Hill's total population (1,167 people) have private health cover, compared to Rest of Qld's 57.6%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.4% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 78.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 76.2%. Soldiers Hill has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 7.0% (125 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 10.0%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Soldiers Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Soldiers Hill had a cultural diversity level below average, with 86.0% of its population being citizens born in Australia speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.4% of the population. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, comprising 0.9% compared to 1.6% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (27.4%), English (24.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (9.4%) were the top three represented groups, with Australian Aboriginal being notably lower than the regional average of 20.0%. Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.5% compared to 0.1% regionally, Maori at 1.4% vs 1.3%, and New Zealand at 0.9% vs 0.7%.

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

Soldiers Hill's median age is 31 years, which is younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 20.7% of Soldiers Hill's population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 4.1%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 0-4 age group has grown from 9.5% to 10.5%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.0% to 9.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that Soldiers Hill's 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 38 people (10%), growing from 371 to 410. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts.