Camp Hill (Qld)

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According to census analysis and newer address validation updates compiled by Districts, the suburb of Camp Hill has a residency count estimated at 13,148 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 894 people (7.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 12,254 residents. The estimate derives from the figure of 13,133 compiled by Districts using the June 2025 ABS demographic figures combined with 60 validated new addresses added after the census. This tally yields a concentration of 2,779 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top twenty-five percent of locations assessed across the country. The 7.3% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Camp Hill is within 2.0 percentage points of the 9.3% nationwide benchmark, highlighting robust regional growth. Much of this growth was fueled by international arrivals, who accounted for roughly 55% of the overall gains in recent years.

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The local workforce is highly qualified with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, and a 4.9% expansion in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,437. The local jobless rate sits 2.4% lower than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane, while the participation rate is high at 82.1% compared to 70.4% in the wider capital region. Census findings indicated that 28.2% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Camp Hill earn a median income of $65,203 and an average of $87,280, placing the area among the wealthiest in the nation. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $72,610 for the median and $97,195 for the average as of March 2026. Local personal, household, and family incomes rank in the 94th to 97th percentiles nationally. Weekly earnings of $4000+ are the most common, accounting for 35.3% of residents (4,641 people), whereas the broader region is dominated by the $1,500 - range at . Affluence is prominent, with of residents earning upwards of weekly, driving local demand for high-end retail and services. Disposable income remains high, with residents keeping of their earnings after housing costs, placing the area in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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Residential dwellings in Camp Hill consist of 84.4% standalone houses and 15.6% multi-unit options, townhouses, or apartments. In comparison, the Brisbane metropolitan area averages 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. Home ownership stands at 26.7%, matching the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (44.7%) or tenants (28.6%). Median mortgage repayments are high at $2,600 monthly, compared to $1,863 for the wider Brisbane area, while weekly rent is $460 compared to the metropolitan average of $380. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 77.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 44.1%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parents at 8.2%. Non-family households account for 22.4%, with lone occupants representing 17.8% and group households making up 4.6%. The typical household size is 2.8 individuals, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Local education levels are high, with 47.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This positions the community well for professional services and knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 31.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Technical qualifications are also common, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (15.5%).

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Public transport infrastructure includes 47 active bus stops. These stops serve 16 separate bus routes, accommodating 2,565 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 193 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, commuting is mostly outward, with cars representing the main travel mode at 82%, followed by buses at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.6 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census showed that 28.2% of the workforce worked from home, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators reflect strong outcomes across the community, with low rates of chronic diseases across age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with 62% of the population (8,122 people) covered, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity matches the broader metropolitan average, with 81.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 89.1% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity at 55.2%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 35 years is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.6%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 55 to 64 cohort grew from 9.3% to 10.7%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 7.2% to 6.0%. Population models for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to expand by 31%, adding 639 residents to total while the to group is forecast to remain flat, growing by just ( people).

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Camp Hill currently has an estimated 788 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 469 children aged 0-2 and 311 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 798 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,468. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.