Soldiers Hill (Qld)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the Soldiers Hill (Qld) statistical area (Lv2) had an estimated population of around 1,800 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 4 people (0.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,796 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 1,800 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,040 persons per square kilometer, which was relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Soldiers Hill (Qld) (SA2)'s 0.2% growth since census positioned it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's 2.5%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data were adopted. It should be noted that these state projections did not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, projections indicated a decline in overall population over this period, with the area's population expected to reduce by 57 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts was anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which was projected to increase by 46 people.

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

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

Development levels in Soldiers Hill are substantially lower than those in the rest of Queensland and below national averages. With stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may be less in Soldiers Hill, potentially creating favorable conditions for buyers.

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

Soldiers Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.4%.

Over the past year, employment remained stable while labour force decreased slightly, keeping the unemployment rate relatively steady. The area's unemployment rate is below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, with workforce participation 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. However, construction employment is under-represented at 4.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 10.1%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment remained stable while labour force decreased by 0.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local employment projected to increase by 5.0% over five years and 11.8% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

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 for financial year 2023, Soldiers Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $83,479. The average income stood at $95,758. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Soldiers Hill would be approximately $91,752 (median) and $105,248 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Soldiers Hill rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 95th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 31.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (563 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 their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to 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 dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 36.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $378, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $220. Nationally, Soldiers Hill's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $378 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives in the region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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.

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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 show notable results, particularly for younger cohorts with low prevalence of common conditions. Approximately 65% (1,172 people) have private health cover, compared to 57.5% in Rest of Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma at 6.4%, mental health issues at 5.7%, with 78.7% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 76.2% across Rest of Qld.

The area has 7.0% (125 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 10.0% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 86.0% being citizens and 86.5% born in Australia. English was the language spoken at home by 93.9%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practised by 47.4%.

The 'Other' religion category was slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to 1.6% regionally. In terms of ancestry, Australian (27.4%), English (24.7%) and Australian Aboriginal (9.4%) were the top groups, with Australian Aboriginal being lower than the regional average of 20.0%. Some ethnic groups were notably overrepresented: Hungarian at 0.5% (vs regional 0.1%), 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 significantly younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and considerably younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 20.7% of Soldiers Hill's population, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 65-74 cohort makes up 4.1% of Soldiers Hill's population. Between 2021 and the present, the 0-4 age group has increased from 9.5% to 10.5%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 11.0% to 9.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that Soldiers Hill's 25-34 age cohort will increase by 37 people (10%), growing from 372 to 410. Conversely, the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to decline in population.