Annerley
At 33, Annerley skews 7 years younger than the national median and packs 11,891 residents into 2.88 sq km, so daily life feels more inner-city than outer-suburban. Renters make up 55.2% of homes, higher than owner-occupiers on mortgages at 27.9%, because the dwelling mix is almost evenly split between separate houses at 41.0% and apartments at 40.8%. Between Fairfield and Greenslopes, it has a denser, more mobile profile, with household income in the 66th percentile nationally.
Population
11,891
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,830/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
72
Homebuyers need to judge Annerley by dwelling type rather than one simple price signal because a current median house price is not available. Separate houses account for 41.0% of dwellings, almost equal to apartments at 40.8%, while semi-detached homes add 18.1%. Two-bedroom homes are the largest segment at 36.7%, higher than 4-plus bedroom homes at 17.7%, so families wanting space face a narrower pool. Mortgage costs sit at 25.2% of income, below typical stress territory.
For Buyers
Homebuyers need to judge Annerley by dwelling type rather than one simple price signal because a current median house price is not available. Separate houses account for 41.0% of dwellings, almost equal to apartments at 40.8%, while semi-detached homes add 18.1%. Two-bedroom homes are the largest segment at 36.7%, higher than 4-plus bedroom homes at 17.7%, so families wanting space face a narrower pool. Mortgage costs sit at 25.2% of income, below typical stress territory.
For Investors
Annerley is renter-led, with 55.2% of households renting, higher than 16.9% owned outright and 27.9% owned with a mortgage. The median weekly rent is $360, while vacancy sits at 6.6%, so investors need leasing discipline rather than assuming instant take-up. Demand has support because overseas migration averages +275 people a year vs net internal movement of -114, and 60 development applications in 12 months point to steady renewal. Rent growth of 18.0% adds momentum.
Development Activity
Total DAs
243
Last 12 Months
72
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+53.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Annerley iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Junction Park State School
Prep-6 · 470 students
Our Lady's College
7-12 · 343 students
Mary Immaculate Primary School
Prep-6 · 67 students
Demographics
Annerley has a younger, highly educated resident base: the median age is 33, which is 7 years below the national median, and 57.0% of adults hold a university qualification, 26.9 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents make up 31.4%, also 9.8 points above national, which helps explain the mix of Mandarin with 105 speakers, Greek with 84 and Arabic with 57. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry remain prominent, while average household size is lower than national by 0.3 people.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
41.0%
Houses
18.1%
Townhouse
40.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is physically balanced but tenure is not: separate houses at 41.0% sit almost level with apartments at 40.8%, yet renting at 55.2% is far higher than outright ownership at 16.9%. This matters because Annerley behaves more like an inner rental market than a classic detached-house suburb. Bedroom mix reinforces that pattern, with 2-bedroom homes at 36.7% above 4-plus bedroom homes at 17.7%. Rent-to-income is 19.7% and mortgage-to-income is 25.2%, both below stress flags.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Mar 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $360.
$700
Bond data Mar 2026 quarter · houses $700 · units $580
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$958
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
357
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
35.2%
Couples, no children
7,448
Total families
Economy & Employment
Annerley's economy leans strongly into services and knowledge work. Healthcare employs 1,208 residents, or 21.4%, followed by Education at 14.3%, Professional/Tech at 13.9%, Public Admin at 8.2% and Retail at 5.8%. Professionals are the largest occupation group with 2,852 people, well above Managers at 758. The SEIFA pattern is uneven: IEO decile 9 and IRSAD decile 8 are high, but IER decile 2 is much lower, likely because many renters and smaller households have strong qualifications without high accumulated resources.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
9,061
Unemployed
431
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
30.2%
Participation
67.4%
Employed
6,560
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.0%
Postgraduate
17.3%
Born Overseas
31.4%
Dwellings
5,074
Transport to Work
Annerley's livability is shaped by inner-south access, compact housing and a small local school network. There are 3 schools, with ICSEA values from 1040 to 1104; Junction Park State School is the strongest academic marker at 1104 and 470 enrolments, while Our Lady's College adds a Catholic secondary option with 343 students. Commuting is still car-heavy at 67.7%, higher than public transport at 16.2% and walking or cycling at 10.3%. IRSAD decile 8 supports above-average socio-economic amenity.
Drive
67.7%
Public Transport
16.2%
Walk / Cycle
10.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.07%/yr
(+141 people/yr)
EstablishedAnnerley's forecast is steady rather than explosive, with trend growth of 1.07% a year, equal to about 141 additional residents annually. The medium path reaches 13,910 people by 2031, up from 13,137 in 2025. Growth is driven by overseas migration at +275 people a year compared with net internal movement of -114, so population gains depend more on new arrivals than local moves. The gentrification score is 16 and the stage is Not gentrifying, lower than the earlier shift score of 29, despite rent growth of 18.0%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+275
Net Internal / yr
-114
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -114/yr, Strong overseas inflow +275/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Annerley compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Annerley a good suburb to live in?
Annerley suits people who want inner-south density, smaller households and access to services. Its median age is 33, 7 years below the national median, and 57.0% university attainment supports a highly educated local feel.
What is the median house price in Annerley?
A current median house price is not available for Annerley. Buyers should compare by dwelling type: separate houses are 41.0% of stock, apartments are 40.8%, and mortgage costs sit at 25.2% of income.
What schools are in Annerley?
Annerley has 3 local schools: Junction Park State School, Our Lady's College and Mary Immaculate Primary School. ICSEA values range from 1040 to 1104, with Junction Park the highest at 1104.
Is Annerley safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate is not available for Annerley, so safety should be checked street by street. Practical factors include 16.2% public transport commuting and 10.3% walking or cycling, which make route choice important after dark.
Is Annerley good for property investment?
Annerley has investor appeal because 55.2% of households rent, higher than either mortgage holders or outright owners. Median rent is $360 a week, vacancy is 6.6%, and rents have grown 18.0% in the shift period.
How is Annerley's population changing?
Annerley is growing at a forecast 1.07% a year, or about 141 people annually. The medium scenario reaches 13,910 residents by 2031, with overseas migration at +275 a year compared with internal movement of -114.
What languages are spoken in Annerley?
Annerley has 31.4% overseas-born residents, 9.8 percentage points above national. Common non-English languages include Mandarin with 105 speakers, Greek with 84, Arabic with 57, Nepali with 49 and Hindi with 40.
How much development is happening in Annerley?
Development activity is active, with 60 applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include building work lodged on 2026-04-02 and material change of use activity on 2026-03-26, pointing to incremental renewal rather than broad greenfield growth.
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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