Eastern Heights (Qld)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside recent address validation by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Eastern Heights has an estimated residency of 3,829 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 198 residents (5.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,631 individuals. The adjustment is determined from an estimated resident count of 3,828, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 3 new validated addresses following the Census date. This population size represents a density of 2,252 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across locations reviewed nationally by Districts. Recent population growth was heavily supported by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 63.0% of the overall population increase.

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Eastern Heights is home to a skilled resident workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 12.0% over the prior year, according to statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,924, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Workforce participation is considerably lower at 61.9% compared to the regional figure of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 13.2% of working residents worked from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Incomes in the suburb of Eastern Heights average lower than the national benchmark, according to 2023 financial year ATO records compiled by Districts. The median taxpayer income is $50,331, with an average of $55,578, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures would be roughly $56,049 for the median and $61,892 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Eastern Heights between the 23rd and 25th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 31.8% of residents (1,217 people), which closely aligns with the regional proportion of 33.3%. After meeting housing costs, residents retain of their income, placing the area in the th percentile nationally for disposable income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Eastern Heights consisted of 88.5% separate houses and 11.5% alternative dwelling types like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were notably high at 34.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 35.4% and rental properties accounting for 30.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,400, and the median weekly rent was $300, both considerably lower than the Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, monthly mortgage payments sit far below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise well underneath the Australian benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 64.9%, consisting of couples with children at 24.0%, couples without children at 24.9%, and single parents at 14.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.1%, with single-person households representing 31.5% and group households at 3.8%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment presents an area for improvement, with university graduation rates at 17.7%, well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.6% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificate qualifications at 29.7%.

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Public transport services in Eastern Heights include 14 active stops served by buses. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes, providing a total of 369 passenger trips each week. Transport access is favorable, with residents living an average of 204 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 90% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A relatively small proportion of the population worked from home at 13.2% according to the 2021 Census, which may be influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Significant health concerns exist within Eastern Heights, based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence affecting both older and younger cohorts. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at approximately 49% of the population (about 1,885 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in Eastern Heights is lower than the national average, with citizens representing 88.2% of the population, Australian-born individuals at 87.7%, and English-only speakers at home at 96.0%. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 53.4% of the population. 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 of 45 in Eastern Heights is considerably older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The cohort aged 85 and over is highly represented at 6.1% of the population, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are less common at 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.6% to 11.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group contracted from 11.4% to 10.0%. Projections indicate that the age profile will shift substantially by 2041. The population aged 85 and older is projected to double, growing by 101% (an increase of 236 people) to reach from an initial . This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged and older accounting for of the total projected growth, while the cohorts aged to and to are expected to decrease in size.

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Eastern Heights currently has an estimated 187 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 137 children aged 0-2 and 91 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 182 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 351. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.1 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. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.