Aldershot
With 77.6% of residents identifying as male, Aldershot carries one of the most skewed gender ratios of any Queensland suburb, pointing to a workforce-housing dynamic typical of rural service towns. The suburb's 1,311 residents have a household income at the 12.1st percentile nationally, well below state and national averages, yet mortgage stress is absent: monthly repayments of $953 represent just 22.6% of income, a sign that the $302,000 median house price remains genuinely affordable compared to most QLD markets. Every dwelling is a separate house, confirming this is pure detached residential land with no apartment supply.
Population
1,311
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$975/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$302K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a median of $302,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data), Aldershot sits far below the Queensland state median, making entry accessible for first-home buyers or those priced out of larger centres. Monthly mortgage repayments of $953 consume 22.6% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold, so the carrying cost is manageable relative to local earnings. All dwellings are separate houses, with 63.2% having 3 bedrooms and 15.4% having 4 or more, giving buyers a predominantly family-sized stock to choose from. Outright owners make up 44.1% and mortgage holders 41.2%, a near-even split that suggests stable long-term tenure rather than speculative turnover. The vacancy rate of 9.7% is elevated compared to tight metro markets, giving buyers genuine negotiating room.
For Buyers
At a median of $302,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data), Aldershot sits far below the Queensland state median, making entry accessible for first-home buyers or those priced out of larger centres. Monthly mortgage repayments of $953 consume 22.6% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold, so the carrying cost is manageable relative to local earnings. All dwellings are separate houses, with 63.2% having 3 bedrooms and 15.4% having 4 or more, giving buyers a predominantly family-sized stock to choose from. Outright owners make up 44.1% and mortgage holders 41.2%, a near-even split that suggests stable long-term tenure rather than speculative turnover. The vacancy rate of 9.7% is elevated compared to tight metro markets, giving buyers genuine negotiating room.
For Investors
The rental market here is thin: only 14.7% of dwellings are rented, well below typical urban suburbs, and weekly rent of $260 against a $302,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.5%, higher than major city benchmarks. The 9.7% vacancy rate is a caution flag because it indicates more supply than demand in this small market of 1,311 people. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so there is no pipeline adding to supply pressure. Population stability, with 72.4% of residents not moving in the 5 years to the Census, suggests low churn but also limited demand growth. Investors seeking cash flow may find the yield acceptable, but the income base at the 12.1st percentile nationally means tenant affordability caps are low.
Development Activity
Total DAs
3
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, reflecting a younger working-age resident base rather than retirees. Overseas-born residents account for just 8.2%, which is 13.4 percentage points below the national average, indicating a locally born, Anglo-leaning population: English (259) and Scottish (54) ancestries are among the leading groups. University qualifications reach only 13.1%, which is approximately 17 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a blue-collar and services workforce. Average household size is 2.3, marginally below the national average, and the household composition leans toward established couples, with 30.6% being couples without children alongside 144 couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every one of Aldershot's dwellings is a separate house, an unusually pure detached profile compared to state and national averages where apartments and semi-detached stock each take double-digit shares. Bedroom distribution centres on 3-bedroom homes at 63.2%, with 2-bedroom at 17.0% and 4-plus at 15.4%. Tenure is relatively balanced: 44.1% own outright, 41.2% hold a mortgage, and 14.7% rent, which is a lower renter share than the QLD average. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% and rent-to-income of 26.7% both sit comfortably below stress thresholds, so housing costs are proportionate to the local income level at the 12.1st percentile nationally. The $302,000 median is substantially lower than the national median, positioning the suburb as one of Queensland's more affordable detached-house markets.
Mortgage / mo
$953
Rent / wk
$260
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$495
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.7%
Unoccupied
27
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.6%
Couples, no children
444
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 27.7% of local workers (26 people), followed by Education at 13.8% and Retail at 12.8%, a service-sector mix typical of a regional support town. By occupation, Labourers (40) and Machinery and Drivers (29) lead the workforce, reflecting a hands-on, trade-oriented labour market rather than a professional one. The unemployment rate of 11.9% is elevated compared to national averages, and the participation rate of 16.6% is very low, largely because 963 of 1,311 residents are not in the labour force, which includes retirees and carers. Personal weekly income averages $495, below both state and national medians, and household income sits at the 12.1st percentile nationally. Manufacturing employs a further 10.6% and Hospitality 7.4%, rounding out a diversified but low-wage economy.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
26.5%
Participation
16.6%
Employed
177
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.1%
Postgraduate
1.3%
Born Overseas
8.2%
Dwellings
249
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total at 92.6% of commuters driving, typical for a rural Queensland suburb without public transport infrastructure. No schools are recorded within the Aldershot boundary, so families depend on institutions in neighbouring areas, a practical consideration given the suburb's 10.24 km2 footprint and 128 residents per km2. Crime data is not available in this dataset. The volunteering rate of 13.6% and the need-assistance rate of 12.0% (68 residents) both point to a community with meaningful care networks. Housing stress is low on both counts: the rent-to-income ratio of 26.7% and mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% are both below stress thresholds, making day-to-day living costs proportionate to incomes that rank at the 12.1st percentile nationally.
Drive
92.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Aldershot compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aldershot a good suburb to live in?
Aldershot suits buyers seeking affordable, detached housing in a stable rural setting. The median house price of $302,000 is well below the Queensland average, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% means repayments are manageable. The trade-offs include limited schools within the suburb boundary, an 11.9% unemployment rate, and household income at the 12.1st percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Aldershot?
The median house price is approximately $302,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $260 and monthly mortgage repayments average $953, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6%. All dwellings are separate houses, so there is no apartment segment to distinguish.
What schools are in Aldershot?
No schools are recorded within the Aldershot boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. University qualifications among residents stand at 13.1%, approximately 17 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the area's blue-collar employment base.
Is Aldershot safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Aldershot in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 22.6% and rent-to-income at 26.7%, both below stress thresholds. The unemployment rate of 11.9% is above average, which can correlate with crime in some contexts, but no local crime rate data is available to confirm this.
Is Aldershot good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $260 against a $302,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.5%, higher than most capital city markets. However, the vacancy rate of 9.7% signals more supply than demand in this small 1,311-person market, and household income at the 12.1st percentile nationally limits tenant affordability. Zero development applications in the past 12 months means no new supply is adding pressure.
How is Aldershot's population changing?
No population forecast is available for Aldershot in this dataset. The clearest stability indicator is tenure: 72.4% of residents had not moved in the 5 years prior to the Census, above typical urban turnover rates. With zero development applications lodged in the past 12 months and a household income at the 12.1st percentile nationally, near-term population growth appears unlikely.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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