Victoria Point (Qld)

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According to census figures and subsequent address verification by Districts, the suburb of Victoria Point (Qld) has a population of approximately 16,282 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,142 people (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 15,140 people. This change is calculated using a base population of 16,134 estimated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data, combined with 661 validated new addresses registered since the census. The current population density stands at 1,211 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical national levels recorded by Districts. The 7.5% increase in the suburb of Victoria Point (Qld) since the census is just below the 8.3% growth observed in the broader SA4 region, falling short by 0.8 percentage points. Interstate migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 58% of the overall population increase in recent times.

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Victoria Point boasts a highly capable labor pool, with key service industries well represented, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the previous year, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,106 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, while workforce participation falls significantly behind the metropolitan area at 60.8% versus 70.4%. Census data indicate that a moderate 15.2% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Based on compiled ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Victoria Point (Qld) recorded a median income of $50,093 and an average income of $60,115. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $58,236 and $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,784 for the median and $66,944 for the average. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the area between the 29th and 36th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.3% of the population, representing 4,933 people, earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the found in this bracket regionally. Housing costs consume a significant portion of local earnings, leaving only of income remaining, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability and the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Victoria Point consisted of 80.9% separate houses and 19.2% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Greater Brisbane. The home ownership rate stood at 40.4%, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average, with mortgaged properties making up 37.4% and rentals accounting for 22.2% of the market. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,950, higher than the Brisbane metro median of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to $380 in Greater Brisbane. Nationally, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national average of $375.

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Families make up 73.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 28.9%, couples without children at 33.4%, and single-parent households at 10.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 26.6% of the area, consisting of single-person households at 24.6% and shared group households at 2.0%. The average household size is 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Tertiary education rates in the area are relatively low, with only 17.5% of residents holding a university qualification, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Within these higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 12.4%, postgraduate degrees make up 2.8%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 41.8% of the population aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, including 12.5% with advanced diplomas and 29.3% with certificates.

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Local public transport infrastructure includes 70 active bus stops. These stops are serviced by 11 separate routes, which run a combined total of 1,071 weekly services. Transport connectivity is high, with the average distance from a residence to a stop measuring 237 meters. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to outer areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 93%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. Census data from 2021 indicates that 15.2% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses indicates notable health concerns in the community, with chronic conditions common across most groups and slightly higher levels among older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of residents, representing about 8,307 people, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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Cultural diversity in the area is lower than average, with 77.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding citizenship, and 94.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 56.5% of the population, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 49 years is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national average of 38 years. The cohort aged 75 - 84 is particularly large, representing 12.8% of residents, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.1%. This 75 - 84 cohort is more than double the national average of 6.1%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 10.5% to 12.8%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 11.0% to 12.2%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group decreased from to . Population projections for indicate significant demographic shifts, with the cohort aged and over expected to grow by , adding residents to reach . Seniors aged and over are projected to account for the entirety of the area's population growth, highlighting a distinct aging trend, while declines are projected for the to and to age groups.

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Victoria Point currently has an estimated 683 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 402 children aged 0-2 and 268 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 28% by 2041 (to approximately 492 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,369. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.