Auchenflower (Qld)

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Based on evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Auchenflower has an estimated population of approximately 6,620 as of May 2026. This indicates an addition of 567 residents (9.4%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 6,053 people. This trend is derived from a resident population of 6,613, calculated by Districts using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) along with 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level corresponds to a density ratio of 4,762 persons per square kilometer, placing the area within the top 10% of national locations analyzed by Districts and highlighting local land as a highly coveted resource. The 9.4% growth rate in the suburb of Auchenflower since the 2021 census exceeded the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately of total population gains during recent times.

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Auchenflower has a highly qualified labor force, featuring a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the last year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,465 local residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation levels far exceeding the norm (78.6% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show that a high 30.7% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Auchenflower's taxpayers earn a median income of $60,084, with an average of $92,280. This ranks among the highest tiers in Australia, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would stand at approximately $66,910 (median) and $102,763 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned high in Auchenflower, ranging between the 78th and 85th percentiles nationally. The income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings range accounts for 31.2% of the community ( individuals), matching the broader metropolitan pattern of in the same bracket. Economic affluence is demonstrated by of households earning high weekly incomes above which sustains strong local spending. Housing costs represent of income, while solid earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income score falls into the th decile.

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Residential structures in Auchenflower, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 40.6% houses and 59.4% other dwellings (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing types), compared to the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Auchenflower lagged slightly behind the Brisbane metro average, standing at 24.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (28.4%) or rented (47.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to Brisbane metro figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, Auchenflower's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families represent the majority of households at 57.3%, consisting of 21.8% couples raising children, 27.5% couples without children, and 5.5% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.7%, with single-person households at 30.1% and group households representing 12.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Academic achievement in Auchenflower is substantially higher than wider averages, with 56.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This major educational lead sets the area up well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational training accounts for 19.8% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (10.5%).

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Analysis of public transport shows 29 active stops operating in Auchenflower, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These locations are serviced by 104 separate routes, providing 5,381 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is classified as excellent, with local residents generally living within 140 meters of their nearest transport stop. Being a highly residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 61%, followed by 15% using trains and 8% riding buses. Motor vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per household, below the regional average. A high 30.7% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era circumstances.

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Health metric data reveals excellent results throughout Auchenflower, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, showing very low rates of common health conditions across every age bracket, and the private health coverage rate is exceptionally high at roughly 64% of the total population (4,220 people). This compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Auchenflower was found to have higher than average cultural diversity, with 14.4% of its residents speaking a non-English language at home and 26.2% born in other countries. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 42.3% of the community. However, the most distinct overrepresentation was observed in Hinduism, which makes up 2.8% of the local population compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 32 years, Auchenflower's population is noticeably younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is significantly lower than the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Auchenflower has a larger share of residents aged 15 - 24 (20.5%) but a smaller proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds (7.3%). The concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is well above the national figure of 12.7%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 3.9% to 5.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 20.7% to 21.9%. On the other hand, the to cohort decreased from to and the to group fell from to . Demographic models suggest the age profile of the suburb of Auchenflower will transform significantly by . The + cohort is expected to grow substantially, increasing by people () from to . Notably, the combined + age brackets will represent of the total population growth, showing the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, population drops are projected for both the to and to cohorts.

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Auchenflower currently has an estimated 244 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 144 children aged 0-2 and 97 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 222 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 379. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.