Everton Hills (Qld)

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Evaluating demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside address records validated by Districts since the Census indicates the suburb of Everton Hills has a population of approximately 7,215 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 542 people (8.1%) from the 6,673 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from an estimated resident population of 7,194, which Districts determined using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 combined with 77 validated new addresses since the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 2,166 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations analyzed nationally by Districts. Over the last decade, the suburb of Everton Hills has shown steady expansion with a 1.9% compound annual growth rate, faster than the state average. The primary driver of this population growth was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 51.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate sitting at only 2.9%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 0.6% based on aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, there are 4,540 employed residents, and the local jobless rate is 1.4% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Furthermore, labor force participation is exceptionally high at 80.2%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate a moderate 23.5% of the working population worked from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 show Everton Hills has a median taxpayer income of $67,034 and an average of $79,387. This is highly elevated on a national scale, comparing to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $74,649 for the median and $88,405 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all placed in the 85th percentile nationally. Income distribution figures show that 37.4% of the population (2,698 individuals) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the broader regional trend of . A notable of earners make more than per week, indicating affluent pockets that support local business activity. Housing costs consume of income, strong earnings place the area in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The mix of housing in Everton Hills at the most recent Census was composed of 81.1% detached houses and 18.8% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. The home ownership rate stood at 25.4%, matching the Brisbane metropolitan average, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (46.1%) or rented (28.5%). The median mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,000 per month, which is higher than the Brisbane metropolitan median of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $480, compared to the metropolitan average of $380. Locally, mortgage commitments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels are notably higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 78.8% of all households, consisting of 36.4% couples raising children, 29.4% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent households. The remaining 21.2% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 17.4% and group homes at 3.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The local educational profile is highly distinctive, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to the Queensland average of 25.7% and the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ having vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 23.6%.

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Public transport networks feature 20 active transit stops in the area, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 362 weekly passenger trips. Access is rated as good, with a typical distance of 315 meters from residents to the nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, commuting is primarily outward, with private vehicles being the main mode of travel at 84%, followed by trains at 8%. Car ownership stands at 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Around 23.5% of employed residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may be affected by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators align closely with national averages, with common medical conditions slightly more frequent than average in both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 59% of the population (4,232 people), compared to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb displays a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.1% of the population, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 49.2% of the local population, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 36 years matches the Greater Brisbane average of 36, though it is younger than the national average of 38. The 35 - 44 age bracket is highly represented at 16.7% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 6.6%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.2% to 5.7%, and the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.4% to 13.7%, whereas the 65 to 74 group fell from 8.0% to 6.6%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest significant shifts, with the + cohort estimated to expand by people () from to . The combined + cohorts will make up of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile, while both the to and to age groups are expected to contract.

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Everton Hills currently has an estimated 497 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 254 children aged 0-2 and 170 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 441 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 777. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.