Arana Hills (Qld)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census Arana Hills's population is estimated at around 7,856 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 885 people (12.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,971 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,835, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 167 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,152 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by Districts. Arana Hills's 12.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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Arana Hills boasts a highly skilled workforce with strong representation in essential service industries and an unemployment rate of just 3.0%. Estimated employment growth reached 1.6% over the previous year according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, 4,770 residents were employed while the local unemployment rate stood at 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%. Workforce participation exceeded standard levels at 77.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that a moderate 23.9% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 reveals that the suburb of Arana Hills has income levels exceeding the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Arana Hills earn a median income of $61,637 and an average income of $72,995, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest median earnings of $68,639 and average earnings of $81,287. According to the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes sit in the 79th percentile nationally. Roughly 35.7% of the population (2,804 people) earn weekly incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional concentration of in this bracket. High-income earners are prominent, with of residents earning more than weekly. Housing costs consume of income, leaving residents in the st percentile for disposable funds, and placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Arana Hills consisted of 86.9% detached houses and 13.2% other housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Arana Hills were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 30.9%, with 48.4% of households paying off a mortgage and 20.7% renting. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent of $440 exceeded the metropolitan average of $380. Compared nationally, local mortgages are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent sits well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up 79.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 37.9%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single-parent households at 12.6%. Non-family households represent 20.6% of the community, with single-person households making up 17.8% and group households at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.7 people, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment is a key feature of the local population, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to the SA4 average of 24.9% and the Queensland rate of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.4%. Vocational education is also popular, with 35.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising 12.5% with advanced diplomas and 22.5% with certificates.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Arana Hills include 37 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 routes, which provide 203 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 84%, followed by trains at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 23.9% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators are positive for the residents of the suburb of Arana Hills. Analyses of mortality and health data align closely with national averages, showing typical rates of illness across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (about 4,409 residents) holding private policies.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below the regional average, with 82.7% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.0% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Arana Hills is 37 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, there is a higher concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 (14.5%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.2% to 5.9%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 12.0% to 13.2%, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 8.9% to 7.3%. Long-term modeling indicates significant changes by 2041, with the and over group projected to grow by , adding residents to reach . Residents aged and older will account for of the total population growth, while the to and to age brackets are expected to shrink.

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Arana Hills currently has an estimated 494 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 278 children aged 0-2 and 184 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 451 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 846. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.