# Aspley

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

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

Area: 6 km²

Older adults are well represented in Aspley, where the typical resident is 43 and nearly 24% of the population are seniors. This large community is defined by high levels of education and a strong financial standing, with many residents earning well above the national figure. It is a highly accessible suburb where most homes are within a short walk of shops, parks, and transport, making it a convenient place for its aging population to live.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. Around 16.9% of residents are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12,871 | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | +7.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.9% | +36.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 23.7% | +23.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.9% | -2.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.2% | +17.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 24.6%, Young adults (25–44) 24.4%, Seniors (65+) 23.7%, Children (0–14) 16.9%, Youth (15–24) 10.5%

**Marital status** — Married 49.2%, Never married 31.0%, Divorced 9.4%, Widowed 7.5%, Separated 2.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 24.8% of people born outside Australia, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 24.8% | +11.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 71.7%, New Zealand 4.2%, England 3.5%, India 2.3%, China 1.5%, Philippines 1.1%, South Africa 1.1%, Italy 0.7%, Vietnam 0.3%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 37.8%, Australian 31.7%, Irish 14.2%, Scottish 11.6%, German 5.7%, Italian 5.4%, Chinese 5.0%, Indian 3.2%, Filipino 1.8%, Dutch 1.4%, Greek 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.4%

## Language

About 14.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, very few people—just 1.6%—speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 14.9% | +20.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.6% | -5.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 82.0%, Mandarin 2.1%, Italian 1.2%, Cantonese 1.1%, Hindi 0.8%, Punjabi 0.7%, Tagalog 0.4%, Greek 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Arabic 0.2%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 36.2% who report no religion is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 36.2% | +96.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.6%, No religion 36.2%, Not stated 5.5%, Hinduism 1.8%, Buddhism 1.2%, Other religions 1.0%, Islam 0.6%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Aspley is highly qualified, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.6% completing Year 12, both of which are well above state and national levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 65.6% | +16.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | +38.2% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.30 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 29 | — |
| Average school size | 645 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,070 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 65.6%, Year 10 17.1%, Year 9 or below 6.8%, Year 11 5.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.2%, Certificate III / IV 22.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.4%, Postgraduate degree 9.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.4%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.1%, Engineering & related 13.6%, Health 12.5%, Society & culture 11.2%, Education 8.9%, Architecture & building 5.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.5%, Creative arts 4.1%, Information technology 3.5%, Natural & physical sciences 2.9%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Weekly incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,320, which is a little above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $846 | +28.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,818 | +32.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,320 | +32.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 25.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.6%, $650–$1,499 23.0%, Under $650 17.5%, $4,000 or more 13.5%, $3,000–$3,999 11.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.6%, $650–$1,499 30.0%, $1,500–$2,999 20.9%, $3,000 or more 4.9%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of residents. This includes 10% who have arthritis and 9.2% with a mental health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.3% | +50.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.0%, Other condition 9.7%, Mental health 9.2%, Asthma 8.4%, Heart disease 5.6%, Diabetes 5.0%, Cancer 4.1%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.0%, One condition 20.5%, Two conditions 6.8%, Three or more 3.7%

## Community Participation

Public service is a feature of the area, with 4% of residents having served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure. About 15.4% of people are volunteers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.4% | -23.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.8% | +9.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.9% | -3.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.7% | -0.8% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in Aspley have a Year 12 completion rate of 63.6%, which is far above the national figure of 37%. Their typical personal income is also well above the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 239 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 63.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 7.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $742 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,250 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.3% | — |

## Family & Households

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 28.5% of households. Most families consist of couples with children (58.3%) or couples without children (28.5%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -4.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 11.7% | -11.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 28.5% | +4.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 58.3%, Couples without children 28.5%, One-parent families 11.7%, Other families 1.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.5%, 1 person 28.5%, 3 people 15.0%, 4 people 14.9%, 5 people 5.7%, 6 or more 2.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Homes are mostly separate houses, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,000, which is much higher than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $415 | +18.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 23.9% | +1.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 36.4% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 72.1% | -1.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.8% | +2.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 36.4%, Owned with a mortgage 32.9%, Rented 23.9%, Other tenure 5.0%, Not stated 1.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 72.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 23.8%, Other dwelling 3.4%, Flat or apartment 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 41.4%, 4 bedrooms 29.5%, 2 bedrooms 10.5%, 5 or more 9.9%, 1 bedroom 6.4%, Studio / none 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 61.1%, $200–$349 14.1%, $550–$749 12.5%, Under $200 8.3%, $750 or more 1.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 40.6%, $1,000–$1,799 24.7%, $3,000 or more 15.7%, Under $1,000 13.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is very well connected, with 4.4% of people commuting by public transport and 9.2% of homes having no motor vehicle. It is a short 15-minute drive to the city.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 9.2% | -18.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 19.4% | +330.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.4% | -53.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.66 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,061.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 17 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 15 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 40,793 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 108,755 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 50 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 53.3%, Worked at home 19.4%, Car (passenger) 4.2%, Bus 2.9%, Train 1.5%, Walked 1.3%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.2%, 1 vehicle 36.8%, 3 vehicles 11.3%, No vehicle 9.2%, 4 or more 5.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.3% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 38.4% | -1.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 9.3% | -50.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

About 60.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with the largest employment sectors being healthcare, social assistance, and retail trade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.5% | -2.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -7.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.9%, Retail trade 9.8%, Education & training 9.4%, Professional & technical 9.2%, Construction 8.4%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Manufacturing 4.4%, Finance & insurance 4.2%, Other services 3.4%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Rental & real estate 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Mining 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.9%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Managers 13.1%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Community & personal service 9.6%, Sales workers 9.2%, Labourers 6.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.3%

## Walkability

The suburb is very walkable, with 87.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 87.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 89.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 92.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 74.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 182 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.8% | — |

## Schools serving Aspley

29 schools, 18,705 students, average ICSEA 1,070.

By sector: Government 19, Catholic 7, Independent 3

By type: Primary 20, 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 | 1.9 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 |

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