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Stones Corner has an estimated 2,954 residents, up from 2,336 at the 2021 Census — a change of 618 people, or 26.5%. Growth has averaged 5.4% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 236 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 4,923 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 regional ABS population releases with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Stones Corner records an estimated 2,954 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 618 people (26.5%) compared to the 2,336 people documented in the 2021 Census. This upward trend is derived from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 2,903 established from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 236 validated new addresses verified after the Census. Consequently, population density reaches 4,923 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the upper 10% of Australian localities assessed by AreaSearch and underlining intense land demand.
Outpacing both the 9.5% national benchmark and its surrounding SA3 district, the suburb of Stones Corner stands out as a leading growth hub, with net overseas migration generating approximately 73.0% of recent population gains. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 models published in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year), transitioning to Queensland State Government 2023 releases (utilizing 2021 baseline figures) for post-2032 timeframes and non-covered areas. Because the state data lacks cohort distributions, AreaSearch incorporates age weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (based on 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Stones Corner is anticipated to place within the top quartile nationwide for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 1,180 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 38.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in Stones Corner over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 64, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that approximately 11 dwellings are authorized annually in Stones Corner, totaling an estimated 55 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) in addition to 64 approvals recorded so far in FY-25. With roughly 5.7 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), building activity is falling notably short of population inflows, which tends to intensify market competition and lift prices. Furthermore, approved projects register an average construction value of $721,000, illustrating an emphasis by developers on higher-end residential stock.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Stones Corner outpaces Greater Brisbane by 58.0%, expanding options across the local market. Medium-to-high density formats account for 83.0% of upcoming stock alongside 17.0% detached houses, delivering accessible price points that appeal to downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. This marks a notable pivot from the established dwelling composition (where standalone houses comprise 36.0%), responding to land constraints, evolving lifestyle choices, and affordability pressures. The ratio currently stands at approximately 77 people per dwelling approval, highlighting an expanding development pipeline. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Stones Corner is projected to add 1,129 residents leading up to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could struggle to accommodate this demographic expansion, potentially elevating buyer demand and underpinning upward price pressure.
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 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Stones Corner, worth an estimated $330 million. A further 115 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $65.8 billion. 30 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 investments, local planning frameworks, and major developments exert a powerful influence on area outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 major initiatives with the potential to shape the surrounding district. Prominent projects include Stella Greenslopes, The Linton, Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village - 20 Harries Road, and Cleveland Street and Zillah Street Local Access Network Improvements, with key details outlined below.
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73-85 Cleveland Street Twin Towers
Twin 12-storey residential towers connected by a recreational skybridge across rooftop levels, comprising 226 residential apartments and ground-floor communal amenities. Designed by MAS Architecture Studio for Idec Group, the development received approval from Brisbane City Council under application A006202498.
331-347 Logan Road Residential Tower
Proposed 15-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 144 apartments, 10 sky homes, and 181 sqm of ground-level retail/commercial activation within the Stones Corner precinct. The project integrates extensive rooftop amenities and basement parking across multiple levels.
Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion
The $761 million Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion delivers substantial acute care capacity through the construction of a multi-storey vertical Clinical Services Building directly above the hospital's operating Emergency Department. Delivered by Queensland Health and Metro South Health with managing contractor John Holland, the facility adds 249 beds including 30 intensive care beds and 13 cancer care bays. The project has reached structural topping out and is advancing internal clinical fit-outs toward completion in 2027.
The Linton
The Linton is a proposed boutique mixed use residential project in the Stones Corner / Greenslopes precinct, envisaged as a 48 apartment building with a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom homes above ground floor retail. The project would redevelop the corner site at 518-526 Logan Road into a mid rise apartment building with a residents rooftop terrace, activating the street edge with shops or cafes while adding higher density living close to public transport and local services.
Cross River Rail - Woolloongabba Station
A landmark underground rail station featuring two 220-metre platforms located 27 metres below ground. As of May 2026, the project is in the advanced stages of construction with precinct-wide urban realm works, including tiling, landscaping, and signage installation, nearing completion. Internal fit-out, mechanical, and electrical services installation are ongoing alongside testing and commissioning of critical systems like tunnel ventilation. The station is a key component of the 10.2 km Cross River Rail link and will serve as a primary transport hub for the 2032 Olympic precinct and The Gabba stadium.
Stones Corner Village Redevelopment
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of Stones Corner Village by Stockwell, comprising two residential towers (14 and 16 storeys) with 209 apartments over a retail and commercial podium, reinstating the Aldi supermarket and activating Logan Road.
Neo's Corner Childcare Centre
Four-storey mixed-use development known as Neo's Corner comprising a 148-place childcare centre across the upper levels, ground-floor cafe, office and medical tenancies, landscaped outdoor play areas and 58 car parks. Brisbane City Council development approvals have been completed and multiple compliance assessment approvals have been lodged and approved, with the project now under construction. Factor Corp is the nominated builder.
Murcia Residences
Mediterranean-inspired residential project by Sarazin featuring 187 apartments across 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts. Designed by Rothelowman with a stepped tower form and a rooftop infinity pool, wellness amenities (spa, sauna, gym, magnesium plunge pools), and three ground-floor retail tenancies. Construction is underway with Hutchinson Builders.
2,194 residents of Stones Corner are employed, from a labour force of 2,287. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 85.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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AreaSearch data aggregations indicate a well-qualified local workforce in Stones Corner characterized by significant professional services participation, a 4.1% unemployment rate, and 8.0% job growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 2,194 local residents are employed, with unemployment tracking 0.3% below the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Labor participation is exceptionally strong at 85.4%, compared with 70.1% across Greater Brisbane, while Census records show 20.7% working from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Major industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The community displays a marked concentration in health care & social assistance, where its employment proportion exceeds the regional baseline by 1.3 times. Conversely, construction represents a smaller footprint locally at 5.2%, versus 9.0% regionally. The presence of 0.7 workers for every resident recorded at the Census demonstrates an elevated concentration of local job opportunities. Drawing on ABS and SALM figures across regional boundaries, both total employment and the labor pool expanded by 8.0% over the 12-month period, keeping local jobless levels steady. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, the labor force increase by 3.4%, and unemployment edge up by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on labor requirements. Applied to the local industry mix, these projections suggest employment among Stones Corner residents could lift by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, outperforming the forecast national figures of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Stones Corner is $1,854 a week (about $96,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,091 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,280 a year against an average of $78,586. 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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ATO figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Stones Corner at elevated levels nationally. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Stones Corner reaches $62,280 and the average is $78,586, exceeding the respective Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, adjusted values reach approximately $69,355 (median) and $87,513 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual personal earnings in the 85th percentile nationwide at $1,091 weekly, while overall household income sat at the 56th percentile.
A substantial 39.9% of the local population (1,178 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 33.3% occupy this range. Although residential costs absorb 18.7% of earnings, disposable income retains a 53rd percentile national standing and the SEIFA income metric sits in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stones Corner had 1,178 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 36% detached houses and 60% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 62% rented and 14% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month, a total housing cost higher than 80% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Stones Corner were divided into 36.1% houses and 63.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), contrasting sharply with the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 13.6%, trailing Brisbane metro, with 24.8% of properties held under a mortgage and 61.7% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $1,733, beneath the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863 and matching the Australian average of $1,863. Conversely, median weekly rent reached $400, higher than both the Brisbane metro figure of $380 and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stones Corner counted 1,178 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,490 today, averaging 1.9 people each. 11% are couples with children, fewer than in 97% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 40% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Single-family arrangements comprise 48.4% of residences, consisting of 30.1% couples without children, 11.2% couples with children, and 4.6% single parent families. The remaining 51.6% consists of non-family households, where 39.8% are lone person households and 12.0% are group households. At 1.9 people per dwelling, the average household size is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.4% of adults in Stones Corner hold a university qualification, including 37.1% with a bachelor degree and 12.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 13.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in Stones Corner is substantially elevated relative to broader standards, with 53.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This provides the local workforce with a distinct foundation for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 37.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Technical and vocational credentials encompass 23.5% of people aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (13.5%). Learning engagement across the area is substantial, with 28.8% of the population attending formal educational programs.
This cohort includes 15.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 3.8% in primary schooling, and 1.8% completing secondary schooling.
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72.5% of residents in Stones Corner report no long-term health condition. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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General health metrics for Stones Corner present a positive picture, with AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality matching national averages. Baseline condition incidence remains modest overall, although elevated rates are observed among older, higher-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 58% of the community (~1,723 people), higher than the 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Mental health concerns and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses locally, affecting 11.4 and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 72.5% of people reported no ongoing health conditions, outperforming the Greater Brisbane share of 69.2%.
Residents under the age of 65 display favorable health indicators. People aged 65 and over constitute 10.8% of the locality (319 people), below the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators experiencing specific challenges and tracking below broader national outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.0% of Stones Corner residents were born overseas and 25.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Stones Corner is pronounced, with 34.0% of the population born overseas and 25.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 34.8% of residents. A notable variation occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 2.1% locally against 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral origins (based on parental birthplace), the leading backgrounds in Stones Corner are English at 23.8%, Australian at 18.2% (below the regional benchmark of 23.2%), and Other at 12.9%. Other distinct demographic differences appear across specific ancestries: Korean backgrounds comprise 0.6% in Stones Corner (versus 0.5% regionally), Sri Lankan accounts for 0.5% (versus 0.2%), and New Zealand represents 0.9% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stones Corner is 30, younger than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 50.0% 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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The demographic profile of Stones Corner is predominantly young and pre-family. Estimates updated to August 2026 show that 51.5% of residents are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), compared to 30.6% regionally, while children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 22.3% against 31.8% in Greater Brisbane. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 30 as at August 2026, down from 31 at the 2021 Census, sitting 6 years younger than the Greater Brisbane Census median of 36 and well below the Australian Census median of 38.
Young to middle aged adults expanded from 48.7% to 51.5% since the Census. By 2041, this 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest absolute gain, adding 329 residents (22%) to reach 1,850, while the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the quickest growth, rising 96% to 626.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stones Corner
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 |
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| 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 | Sep 2026 last month all 7 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 Sep 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 — 236 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,336 at the 2021 Census → 2,954 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 (SAL32672). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.