Bahrs Scrub (Qld)

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In the suburb of Bahrs Scrub, demographers calculate the resident count to be approximately 7,920 as of May 2026, drawing on ABS updates and recent address validations by Districts. This represents an addition of 3,412 people (75.7%) compared to the 2021 Census population of 4,508. The figure builds on a June 2025 ABS estimate of 7,734 residents, adjusted for 1,017 new locations validated post-Census. The suburb displays a density of 805 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with typical Districts benchmarks. The suburb of Bahrs Scrub recorded a 75.7% expansion rate that outpaced the national growth metric of 9.3% and regional averages, positioning it as a local growth hotspot. Inward migration from other states was the primary engine of this growth, generating 79.0% of the overall population rise, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also registered gains.

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Bahrs Scrub boasts a highly capable labor pool, where the construction industry stands out with a notably low unemployment rate of 2.8% and an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the previous year, according to Districts' aggregation of statistical area data. By March 2026, the area had 4,601 working residents, and its unemployment rate sat at 1.5% lower than the 4.3% rate recorded in Greater Brisbane, while workforce participation reached 81.2%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census data indicates that only 11.5% of residents were working from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.

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Taxpayer statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 show local personal incomes are significantly higher than the national median. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $69,895 and an average income of $78,141, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 sit at approximately $77,835 for median earnings and $87,018 for average earnings. The 2021 Census positioned local household, family, and personal incomes around the 74th percentile nationally. Households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 account for 46.9% of the population, which represents 3,714 individuals, while of the metropolitan population falls into this category. Local housing expenses take up of total income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Census data reveals that houses constitute 94.7% of local properties, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures comprise 5.4%. By comparison, the metropolitan Brisbane housing mix consists of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 11.4%, which is lower than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining residences divided between mortgaged properties (49.2%) and rentals (39.4%). Median monthly mortgage commitments average $1,863, matching the Brisbane metro benchmark, while median weekly rent is $420, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, mortgage outlays are comparable to the national average of $1,863, whereas rents are considerably higher than the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up 82.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single parent households at 15.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 17.8% of the area, consisting of single occupant homes at 14.0% and shared households at 3.8%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.

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The suburb registers below-average tertiary education levels, with 18.3% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 13.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate credentials at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is a significant asset, with 43.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 31.4%.

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There are 4 active public transport stops within the suburb of Bahrs Scrub, which are serviced by buses. These stops have no individual routes and record no weekly passenger trips. Most residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 94% of workers. Car ownership stands at 1.8 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average, while 11.5% of residents work from home according to the 2021 Census under potential pandemic conditions.

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Health analyses show lower overall outcomes based on mortality and chronic illness rates across different age cohorts, although private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 58% of the population, which is about 4,606 people. In comparison, Greater Brisbane average insurance coverage stands at 55.8%.

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The suburb displays elevated cultural diversity, with 12.2% of residents speaking languages other than English at home and 25.7% born in other countries. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.8% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.1% of the population compared to 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 29, the population is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 are highly represented at 22.1%, whereas the 45 to 54 bracket is smaller at 8.7% than in the metropolitan area. The proportion of 25 to 34 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that 35 to 44 year-olds grew from 13.6% to 15.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 1.4% to 2.5%, while the 15 to age bracket fell from to . By the to age cohort is expected to grow by people (), rising from to .

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Bahrs Scrub currently has an estimated 736 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 376 children aged 0-2 and 251 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 74% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 63% by 2041 (to approximately 1,201 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 932. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.