Enoggera (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh address information confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Enoggera has a projected occupancy of approximately 6,417 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 568 residents (9.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 5,849 individuals. The trajectory is determined from a resident count of 6,414, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside an extra 29 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 745 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across regions monitored by Districts. The suburb of Enoggera recorded a 9.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census, outperforming the countrywide benchmark of 9.3% and positioning it as a frontrunner for growth locally. The upward trend was chiefly supported by natural increases, which represented roughly 42.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though interstate, overseas, and other migration avenues all registered positive contributions.

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The suburb of Enoggera has a highly qualified labor force, marked by a strong presence of professionals and an unemployment rate of 4.7%, according to data compiled from local statistical divisions. As of March 2026, there are 3,987 working residents, with unemployment tracking 0.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high, sitting at 76.7% compared with the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census records show a moderate 25.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related stay-at-home orders.

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The most recent ATO data at the postcode level for financial year 2023 shows that the suburb of Enoggera features exceptionally high earnings compared to the rest of the country, with a median income of $69,190 and an average of $104,138. This is higher than Greater Brisbane, which has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $77,050 for the median and $115,968 for the average. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes are all elevated, placing between the 75th and 90th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket accounts for 31.4% of residents (2,014 people) who earn between $1,500 - mirroring the wider metropolitan region where fall into this bracket. A significant concentration of high-income earners ( making over /week) points to substantial financial resources in the suburb of Enoggera. Housing expenses account for of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the local SEIFA ranking for income falls in the th decile.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Enoggera consisted of 63.6% detached houses and 36.4% multi-unit dwellings like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to the Greater Brisbane split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Enoggera was lower than the metropolitan average at 20.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (33.1%) or occupied by renters (46.3%). The median monthly home loan repayment was $2,156, which sits well above the Greater Brisbane average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $368, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $380 for rent. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Enoggera are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs run lower than the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 65.9%, which includes 30.5% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single-parent homes. The remaining 34.1% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 28.1% and group housing accounting for 6.0%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The level of education in the suburb of Enoggera is substantially higher than regional and national averages, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This high educational profile positions the workforce well for roles in knowledge-driven industries. Undergraduate degrees are the most common qualification at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, split between advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (17.8%).

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Analysis of the local network reveals 32 active public transport stops in the suburb of Enoggera, including both train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 33 unique routes that run a combined total of 3,408 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 195 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; driving remains the primary method of travel at 66%, with 12% walking and 10% taking the train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the wider metropolitan average. Additionally, 25.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Enoggera align closely with national averages, according to assessments of death rates and chronic illness rates. The incidence of common medical conditions is typical overall, though it is slightly higher than the national average among older age brackets. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 68% of the population (4,393 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Enoggera is culturally diverse, with 19.6% of residents born outside Australia and 12.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.5% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Enoggera is 31 years, making it notably younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Enoggera has a higher proportion of teenagers and young adults aged 15 - 24 (20.2%) but a lower share of older adults aged 65 - 74 (5.2%). The share of residents aged 15 - 24 is also higher than the national benchmark of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age bracket has expanded from 7.3% to 8.9% of the population, while the group aged 0 to 4 has contracted from 5.9% to . Demographic projections indicate the age profile will change by with the to group expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Enoggera currently has an estimated 282 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 186 children aged 0-2 and 123 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 279 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 542. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.1 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.