Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Camp Hill
5 km²
A far higher proportion of residents hold university degrees here than the national average, making Camp Hill a highly educated and affluent community. It is a young, family-oriented area where the typical resident is just 35 and children under 15 are much more common than in most other areas. This shift toward young families is reflected in the housing, with large homes and a high number of children per household. Situated in Brisbane, it is a wealthy suburb with a strong professional workforce and an exceptionally walkable layout.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is well below the national average at 18.0%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.0% of the community. While 11.0% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 39.7% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 18 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community where 44.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 80.7%.
Incomes are far above national figures, with 47.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $3,498, which is much higher than the typical Australian family income of $2,120.
Residents report better health than most areas; only 2.6% need help with daily activities, and the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average.
Caring for children is common here, with 34.2% of people providing unpaid childcare. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%.
First Nations residents in the area have much higher typical personal and household incomes than the state or national figures, and 72.7% have completed Year 12.
Families with children are common, and homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Conversely, only 18.8% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.
Homes are typically large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms. The typical weekly rent of $460 is much higher than the national figure of $375.
Public transport use is well above the national average, and nearly a quarter of the workforce—24.5%—works from home, a significant rise since 2011.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 9.1% since 2011.
Employment is strong, with 77.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Professional roles are the most common occupation.
The area is ranked as having the highest level of overall advantage and access to resources, with an advantage score of 1,134.
The area experiences higher average annual rainfall than the state, with a figure of 1,049mm compared to the Queensland average of 379mm.
Camp Hill is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.