Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Cannon Hill
4 km²
High weekly incomes and a strong professional workforce define Cannon Hill, where the typical family earns $2,852. This is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged 34 and a population that has grown by 54% since 2011. The area is characterised by well-educated residents and a highly walkable environment, making it a distinct hub within Brisbane. It is a place of relative affluence where most residents enjoy easy access to essential services and a short commute to the city.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
26 schools within reach make Cannon Hill convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 34. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas, rising to 16.8% since 2011.
Overseas born residents make up 26.2% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 15.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. This diversity has increased since 2011, though only 1.7% of residents speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 43.8%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.
Cannon Hill is highly qualified, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This trend is reflected in school completion, as 74.1% of residents finished Year 12, a far higher rate than most other areas.
Weekly incomes are much higher than the national average, with 34.3% of households earning $3,000 or more. The typical personal weekly income is $1,136, which is well above the figure for Queensland.
Residents generally experience fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, and only 3.5% need help with daily activities. However, 9.5% of the community reports a mental health condition.
More people here care for children unpaid than in most other areas, at 28.5%. Conversely, fewer residents provide general unpaid care or do extensive housework compared to the state average.
First Nations residents in Cannon Hill have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (57.7%) and a lower unemployment rate (0.0%) than both the state and national averages.
Families with children make up 60.7% of households, while one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, falling to 10.1%.
The area has seen a shift away from detached houses, with rentals rising to 39.1% since 2011. Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $450 and monthly mortgage payments well above the state average at $2,362.
Cannon Hill is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a short 11-minute drive to the city. Working from home is also more common here than in the rest of the state.
The population is highly mobile, with 54.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.1% of the community.
The workforce is very active, with 76.3% of adults working or looking for work, among the highest for similar areas. Full-time employment is also much higher than the state average, and the unemployment rate is quite low at 3.4%.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage across all areas. It has seen strong recent growth and provides residents with excellent access to money and job skills.
The area receives significantly more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,065mm annually. Average maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.
The suburb is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can walk to a park, school, or grocery store within 15 minutes.