Edens Landing (Qld)

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According to the latest calculations from Districts utilising ABS updates and freshly validated addresses, the suburb of Edens Landing is home to approximately 5,882 residents as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 788 people (15.5%) compared to the 2021 Census population of 5,094 people. The estimate builds upon the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 5,831, combined with 4 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 2,288 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average monitored by Districts. The suburb of Edens Landing's 15.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. This growth was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 54.0% of the total population increases, with natural growth and overseas migration also contributing positively.

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The local workforce shows a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations, with construction workers particularly well represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,967, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.5% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. The participation rate is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 10.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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According to the latest aggregated ATO records for the 2023 financial year, local income levels are lower than the national average. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $47,195 and an average income of $52,763, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, these figures would equate to roughly $52,556 for the median and $58,757 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes all place in the moderate range, landing between the 41st and 44th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 39.5% of residents (2,323 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend where fall into this bracket. With only of income remaining after housing costs, affordability challenges are pronounced, ranking at the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock consisted of 82.1% detached houses and 17.9% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates stood at 20.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (49.0%) or tenants (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,517, which is lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was recorded at $350, compared to $380 in metro Brisbane and $375 nationally.

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Families make up the majority of households at 74.5%, consisting of couples with children (34.8%), couples without children (23.1%), and single parents (15.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for 25.5% of households, with single-person households representing 22.2% and group shares making up 3.2%. The median household size of 2.8 people is slightly larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The local area exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 13.0% of residents compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 30.4%.

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The public transport network includes 21 active stops consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops are serviced by 22 distinct routes, which provide 1,459 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 222 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 90% of commuters. The average vehicle ownership is 1.5 cars per household. A minor 10.7% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators point to notable challenges, based on mortality and chronic illness rates across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population, which represents roughly 2,829 people. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are above average, with 13.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 45.7% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 3.3% of residents compared to 2.0% in Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 35 years is comparable to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and slightly lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the population contains a larger proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (15.4%) and a smaller share of young adults aged 25 - 34 (12.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 12.9% to 14.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 13.6% to 12.5%. Projections for 2041 point to changing demographics, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 35%, adding residents to reach while the to cohort is projected to grow by only , adding people.

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Edens Landing currently has an estimated 405 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 294 children aged 0-2 and 195 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 422 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 718. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.3 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.