Aspley
Older, owner-occupied and strongly detached, Aspley stands out on Brisbane's north side because its housing base is settled while incomes remain above average. The median age is 43, which is 3.0 years above national, and household income ranks at the 65.6 percentile. Compared with busier Chermside and more rail-linked Carseldine, Aspley leans more suburban: 72.3% of dwellings are separate houses, density is 2007.5 people per sq km, and SEIFA advantage sits in decile 8.
Population
12,871
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,818/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$537K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers mainly find conventional family stock, with 72.3% separate houses, 23.9% semi-detached dwellings and only 0.4% apartments. The bedroom mix is practical for families because 42.0% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 39.9% have 4 or more. Mortgage pressure is not flagged, with a $2,000 monthly mortgage benchmark and mortgage-to-income at 25.4%. That is supported by household income at $1,818 a week and the 65.6 income percentile, higher than the national middle.
For Buyers
Homebuyers mainly find conventional family stock, with 72.3% separate houses, 23.9% semi-detached dwellings and only 0.4% apartments. The bedroom mix is practical for families because 42.0% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 39.9% have 4 or more. Mortgage pressure is not flagged, with a $2,000 monthly mortgage benchmark and mortgage-to-income at 25.4%. That is supported by household income at $1,818 a week and the 65.6 income percentile, higher than the national middle.
For Investors
The rental market is moderate rather than highly renter-led: 25.6% of homes are rented, lower than the combined 74.3% owned outright or mortgaged. Weekly rent is $415 and vacancy is 4.4%, so tenant selection matters because supply is not especially tight. The investment angle is underpinned by 25 development applications in 12 months and forecast rent growth of 18.6%. Overseas migration is also the primary driver, averaging 132 net people a year compared with 37 internal.
Development Activity
Total DAs
106
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+73.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Aspley iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Aspley State School
Prep-6 · 690 students
St Dympna's Parish School
Prep-6 · 647 students
Aspley East State School
Prep-6 · 849 students
Aspley State High School
7-12 · 1144 students
Demographics
Aspley's 12,871 residents are older and more educated than the national baseline. The median age is 43, 3.0 years above national, while university attainment is 40.7%, 10.6 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents make up 25.7%, also 4.1 points above national, but the largest ancestry counts remain English 4,865, Irish 1,823 and Scottish 1,492. Household size is 2.4, slightly below national by 0.1, which fits the older household profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.3%
Houses
23.9%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is the clearest housing signal. A high 39.0% of homes are owned outright and 35.3% have a mortgage, both higher than the 25.6% rental share. Compared with apartment-oriented inner and middle-ring pockets, Aspley is heavily ground-level: 72.3% separate houses, 23.9% semi-detached and 0.4% apartments. The 3 and 4 plus bedroom shares, at 42.0% and 39.9%, explain its family appeal, while mortgage-to-income at 25.4% is not flagged for stress.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$846
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
236
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.5%
Couples, no children
10,151
Total families
Economy & Employment
Aspley's workforce is anchored in services. Healthcare is the largest industry at 20.2% and 891 workers, followed by Education at 12.0%, Professional/Tech at 11.1%, Construction at 9.1% and Public Admin at 8.1%. Professionals lead occupations with 1,782 workers, above Clerical/Admin at 905 and Managers at 806. Full-time work accounts for 65.7% of employed residents, while unemployment is 5.3%. SEIFA is consistently strong: IEO 1044 decile 7, IER 1029 decile 7, IRSD 1058 decile 8 and IRSAD 1050 decile 8, with lower disadvantage than the economic resources decile alone suggests.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
8,065
Unemployed
299
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.7%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
55.0%
Employed
5,570
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.7%
Postgraduate
9.4%
Born Overseas
25.7%
Dwellings
5,064
Transport to Work
Everyday livability is car oriented, with 83.7% driving to work, much higher than 6.9% using public transport and 2.8% walking or cycling. School access is a stronger local asset: 4 schools cover Government and Catholic sectors, with ICSEA values from 1005 to 1107. Aspley State School at 1107, St Dympna's Parish School at 1105 and Aspley East State School at 1063 give the primary market depth, while Aspley State High adds a local secondary option. IRSAD decile 8 supports a generally above-average amenity base.
Drive
83.7%
Public Transport
6.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.53%/yr
(+73 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than rapid. The forecast trend is 0.53% a year, or 73 people annually, lifting the medium scenario population from 13,641 in 2026 to 14,005 in 2031. Migration is the main engine because overseas migration averages 132 net people a year, higher than 37 net internal movers. The trajectory is aging: senior share rose 4.4 points and working-age share fell 2.3 points. Gentrification is rated 0 and Not gentrifying, so change is more about household aging than major reinvention.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+132
Net Internal / yr
+37
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Aspley compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aspley a good suburb to live in?
Aspley suits buyers wanting established suburban living, with 72.3% separate houses, 4 local schools and a median age of 43. It is more car based than transit-led, with 83.7% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Aspley?
A current median house price is not available. Affordability can be assessed through the $2,000 monthly mortgage benchmark, $1,818 weekly household income and mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.4%.
What schools are in Aspley?
Aspley has 4 schools: Aspley State School, St Dympna's Parish School, Aspley East State School and Aspley State High School. ICSEA values range from 1005 to 1107.
Is Aspley safe?
Safety should be checked street by street because conditions can vary around main roads and school zones. Practical movement is car heavy, with 83.7% driving, higher than 6.9% using public transport.
Is Aspley good for property investment?
Aspley is a measured investment market: 25.6% of homes are rented, weekly rent is $415 and vacancy is 4.4%. The 18.6% rent growth signal is useful, but vacancy is higher than a very tight market.
How is Aspley's population changing?
Aspley is growing slowly, with a forecast annual trend of 0.53% or 73 people. The medium scenario reaches 14,005 residents by 2031, driven more by 132 net overseas migrants than 37 internal movers a year.
Is there much development in Aspley?
Development activity is noticeable but not transformational, with 25 applications in 12 months. Recent examples include plan sealing and reconfiguring a lot, which points to incremental subdivision rather than high-rise change.
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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