Raceview (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address data validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Raceview is approximately 10,782 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,083 individuals (11.2%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,699 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 10,744 estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an extra 341 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,824 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across the country. The 11.2% growth rate in the suburb of Raceview since the 2021 census outperformed the national average (9.3%) and the state level, placing the suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 49.0% of the overall population gains, with overseas migration and natural growth also contributing positively.

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The local workforce exhibits a balanced mix of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid footprint in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 12.2% over the last year according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 5,260 employed residents, though the local unemployment rate sits 0.9% above the 4.3% rate of Greater Brisbane, and the participation rate of 65.2% is considerably lower than the 70.4% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Census data reveals that a low 8.8% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, personal income levels in the area are below the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $52,283 and the average income is $58,338, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $58,222 for the median and $64,965 for the average. Census 2021 data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes all place modestly between the 31st and 34th percentiles. The figures show 35.8% of the population, or 3,859 individuals, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is similar to the regional rate of 33.3%. Housing affordability represents a major challenge, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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The Census data indicates the local dwelling composition consists of 82.4% houses and 17.6% alternative dwellings like apartments and semi-detached homes, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. The home ownership rate is slightly below the Brisbane metro average at 24.8%, with 34.1% of homes mortgaged and 41.1% rented. Monthly mortgage costs are lower than the Brisbane metro average, with a median of $1,349, while the median weekly rent is $315, compared to metro figures of $1,863 and $380 respectively. At a national level, mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 70.1% of households, consisting of 29.6% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.9% of households, with lone person households representing 26.9% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size of 2.6 people is identical to the Greater Brisbane average.

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Educational attainment in the area presents challenges, as university qualification rates of 11.9% are much lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical credentials are very common, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (32.1%).

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Public transport services in the area include 30 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which generate 252 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 284 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute outside the area, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of travel at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low 8.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Districts evaluations of mortality rates and chronic disease prevalence highlight significant health issues in the area, affecting both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 50% of the population, representing about 5,425 people. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The area shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 89.8% of the population, 86.8% of residents born in Australia, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.4% of the population, 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 years, and younger than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, there is a higher share of residents aged 75 - 84 (7.0%) but a smaller proportion aged 25 - 34 (13.6%). The 75 to 84 age bracket expanded from 5.9% to 7.0% of the population since the 2021 Census, while the 5 to 14 age bracket decreased from 15.6% to 14.2%. Projections for 2041 indicate significant aging, with the 75 to 84 group forecast to grow by 55%, adding 417 people to reach . Residents aged and over are expected to account for of total population growth, while declines are projected for the to and to age cohorts.

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Raceview currently has an estimated 754 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 420 children aged 0-2 and 280 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 648 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,198. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.3 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.