# Aspley

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Brisbane › 4034, QLD

Area: 6 km²

A noticeably older population sets Aspley apart, where the typical resident is 43 and seniors make up nearly a quarter of the community. This is a well-off area with high levels of university qualifications and typical weekly family incomes that sit above the national figure. It is a highly accessible suburb where most residents can walk to shops, schools, and parks within 15 minutes. The population has grown steadily, reaching 12,912 people by 2021.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to 23.5% since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12,912 | +3.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | +7.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.8% | +30.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 23.5% | +23.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.9% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.2% | +17.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 24.6%, Young adults (25–44) 24.3%, Seniors (65+) 23.5%, Children (0–14) 16.9%, Youth (15–24) 10.7%

**Marital status** — Married 49.3%, Never married 31.1%, Divorced 9.3%, Widowed 7.5%, Separated 2.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 25.2% | +10.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 71.3%, New Zealand 4.3%, England 3.5%, India 2.3%, China 1.5%, Philippines 1.2%, South Africa 1.1%, Italy 0.7%, Vietnam 0.3%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 37.7%, Australian 31.6%, Irish 14.1%, Scottish 11.5%, German 5.7%, Italian 5.4%, Chinese 4.9%, Indian 3.2%, Filipino 1.8%, Dutch 1.4%, Greek 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.4%

## Language

English is the main language for 81.6% of the area, though the share of people using another language at home has risen to 15.2%. This is a little above the Queensland average, but well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 15.2% | +21.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.7% | -3.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 81.6%, Mandarin 2.3%, Italian 1.1%, Cantonese 1.1%, Hindi 0.8%, Punjabi 0.7%, Tagalog 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Greek 0.3%, Arabic 0.2%

## Religion

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.4% report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 36.4% | +96.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.3%, No religion 36.4%, Not stated 5.4%, Hinduism 1.9%, Buddhism 1.3%, Other religions 1.0%, Islam 0.6%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Aspley is highly qualified, with a typical resident being more likely to have a bachelor degree (29.5%) or have completed Year 12 (66.0%) than most people across Queensland and Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 66.0% | +17.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | +39.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.83 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 27 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,825 | — |
| Average school size | 706 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,048 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 66.0%, Year 10 16.9%, Year 9 or below 6.7%, Year 11 4.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.5%, Certificate III / IV 22.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.2%, Postgraduate degree 9.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.1%, Engineering & related 13.6%, Health 12.7%, Society & culture 11.2%, Education 8.9%, Architecture & building 5.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.5%, Creative arts 4.1%, Information technology 3.5%, Natural & physical sciences 3.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Incomes are generally high; the typical weekly family income of $2,343 is a little above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 25.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $851 | +30.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,838 | +34.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,343 | +34.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 25.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.4%, $650–$1,499 22.6%, Under $650 17.3%, $4,000 or more 13.7%, $3,000–$3,999 11.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.3%, $650–$1,499 30.1%, $1,500–$2,999 21.0%, $3,000 or more 4.9%

## Health & Disability

A slightly higher number of residents live with long-term health conditions (30.9%) compared to the rest of the state. Those needing help with daily activities rose to 6.3% by 2021.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.3% | +48.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.9%, Other condition 9.6%, Mental health 9.0%, Asthma 8.4%, Heart disease 5.5%, Diabetes 5.0%, Cancer 4.1%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.2%, One condition 20.4%, Two conditions 6.8%, Three or more 3.7%

## Community Participation

Participation in unpaid housework is a little above the national average. Notably, the proportion of residents who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.4% | -22.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.7% | +10.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.0% | -3.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.6% | -1.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community here is smaller than the state average, but those who are present have much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 231 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 62.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 5.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $759 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,234 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.5% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically occupied by couples with children (58.6%) or couples without children (28.2%). The share of people living alone is a little above the national average at 28.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 11.6% | -11.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 28.1% | +3.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 58.6%, Couples without children 28.2%, One-parent families 11.6%, Other families 1.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.3%, 1 person 28.1%, 3 people 15.1%, 4 people 15.1%, 5 people 5.8%, 6 or more 2.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is strong, with 36.0% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Rent is a little above the national average at $415 a week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $415 | +18.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | -2.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 23.9% | +3.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 36.0% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 72.6% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.5% | +2.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 36.0%, Owned with a mortgage 33.2%, Rented 23.9%, Other tenure 4.9%, Not stated 1.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 72.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 23.5%, Other dwelling 3.4%, Flat or apartment 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 41.2%, 4 bedrooms 29.2%, 2 bedrooms 10.5%, 5 or more 10.1%, 1 bedroom 6.4%, Studio / none 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 61.3%, $200–$349 14.1%, $550–$749 13.0%, Under $200 8.2%, $750 or more 0.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 41.2%, $1,000–$1,799 24.8%, $3,000 or more 15.2%, Under $1,000 13.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is much higher here than in most similar areas, and 19.1% of people now work from home, a significant increase from 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 9.1% | -20.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 19.1% | +327.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.4% | -53.9% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.80 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,088.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 17 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 15 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 30,949 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 108,755 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 52 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 53.4%, Worked at home 19.1%, Car (passenger) 4.4%, Bus 2.9%, Train 1.5%, Walked 1.3%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 36.9%, 2 vehicles 36.7%, 3 vehicles 11.5%, No vehicle 9.1%, 4 or more 5.7%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen a decline in recent overseas arrivals, which fell 10 points since 2011 to 9.1%. About 38.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 38.2% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 9.1% | -52.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The workforce is dominated by professionals (28.9%) and those in health care and social assistance. About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.9% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.5% | -7.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.1%, Retail trade 9.8%, Professional & technical 9.3%, Education & training 9.2%, Construction 8.2%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Manufacturing 4.6%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Other services 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Mining 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.9%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Managers 13.0%, Technicians & trades 11.6%, Community & personal service 9.7%, Sales workers 9.2%, Labourers 6.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.4%

## Economy & Advantage

Aspley is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage across all similar regions. It is home to 1,051 businesses.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,050 | — |
| Population estimate | 13,789 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 5.6% | — |
| Businesses | 1,051 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,263mm) than the Queensland average. Average maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,263 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 26.7 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 15.7 | — |

## Walkability

The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 88.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 90.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 92.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 74.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 186 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.8% | — |

## Schools serving Aspley

27 schools, 17,255 students, average ICSEA 1,073.

By sector: Government 17, Catholic 7, Independent 3

By type: Primary 18, Secondary 7, Combined 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aspley State School | Government | Primary | 0.6 km | 690 |
| Aspley East State School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 849 |
| Aspley Special School | Government | Secondary | 1.1 km | 142 |
| Aspley State High School | Government | Secondary | 1.1 km | 1,144 |
| St Dympna's Parish School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 647 |
| Jabiru Community College | Independent | Secondary | 1.8 km | 81 |
| Zillmere State School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 105 |
| Craigslea State High School | Government | Secondary | 2.0 km | 1,236 |
| Craigslea State School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 599 |
| Holy Spirit College | Catholic | Secondary | 2.5 km | 455 |

## Areas within Aspley

[Aspley Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102701/30202102701) · [Aspley Block 2](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102702/30202102702) · [Aspley Block 3](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102704/30202102704) · [Aspley Block 4](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102705/30202102705) · [Aspley Block 5](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102706/30202102706) · [Aspley Block 6](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102708/30202102708) · [Aspley Block 7](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102709/30202102709) · [Aspley Block 8](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102710/30202102710) · [Aspley Block 9](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102711/30202102711) · [Aspley Block 10](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102712/30202102712) · [Aspley Block 11](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102713/30202102713) · [Aspley Block 12](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102714/30202102714) · [Aspley Block 13](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102715/30202102715) · [Aspley Block 14](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102716/30202102716) · [Aspley Block 15](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102717/30202102717) · [Aspley Block 16](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30202102718/30202102718)

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/302021027/aspley