Aspley
A 43-year median age, 12,871 residents and a density of 2,007.5 people per square kilometre frame Aspley as a mature north-Brisbane suburb rather than a new-growth estate. Separate houses account for 72.3% of dwellings, while household income of $1,818 per week sits at the 65.6th percentile. The university-educated share is 40.7%, which is 10.6 percentage points above the national comparison, and overseas-born residents comprise 25.7%, or 4.1 points above national. Compared with nearby Chermside, Aspley has a more detached suburban pattern, while Carseldine provides another useful comparison for buyers weighing established family housing against newer development.
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
49
Aspley suits buyers prioritising established houses, larger floorplans and relative tenure stability, although a current median house price is unavailable and address-level comparable sales will matter. Separate houses make up 72.3% of dwellings and semi-detached homes 23.9%, compared with only 0.4% apartments. The largest bedroom groups are 3-bedroom homes at 42.0% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 39.9%, so family-sized stock is more common than 2-bedroom housing at 10.7%. A $2,000 monthly mortgage payment is associated with a 25.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, higher than the 22.8% rent-to-income ratio. Compared with Chermside, Aspley may appeal more to buyers seeking detached streets and established household patterns.
For Buyers
Aspley suits buyers prioritising established houses, larger floorplans and relative tenure stability, although a current median house price is unavailable and address-level comparable sales will matter. Separate houses make up 72.3% of dwellings and semi-detached homes 23.9%, compared with only 0.4% apartments. The largest bedroom groups are 3-bedroom homes at 42.0% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 39.9%, so family-sized stock is more common than 2-bedroom housing at 10.7%. A $2,000 monthly mortgage payment is associated with a 25.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, higher than the 22.8% rent-to-income ratio. Compared with Chermside, Aspley may appeal more to buyers seeking detached streets and established household patterns.
For Investors
Aspley presents an established-market investment case built around detached housing, a 24.3% renter share and weekly rent of $415. The 4.4% vacancy rate suggests leasing conditions should be assessed carefully by property type and street, rather than assumed from rental demand alone. Development activity is notable, with 48 applications recorded over 12 months, although the available examples include referrals and subdivision rather than a confirmed dwelling total. Rent growth of 18.6% supports attention to recent leasing evidence, while the forecast identifies overseas migration as the primary growth driver. Compared with the 37.1% outright ownership share, renting is a smaller tenure group, reinforcing Aspley's owner-oriented character. The gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so returns are more likely to depend on yield, maintenance and gradual demand than on a rapid transformation premium.
Development Activity
Total DAs
128
Last 12 Months
49
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+122.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Aspley
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
St Dympna's Parish School (Aspley)
Aspley Special School
Aspley State High School
Aspley East State School
Aspley State School
Demographics
Aspley's median age of 43 is 3 years above the national comparison, while the average household size of 2.4 is 0.1 below national. University participation is relatively high at 40.7%, sitting 10.6 percentage points above national, and the overseas-born share of 25.7% is 4.1 points above national. English, Irish and Scottish are the leading reported ancestries at 4,865, 1,823 and 1,492 people, followed by German ancestry at 732. Christianity accounts for 6,895 residents and no religion for 4,610, with Hinduism at 235. Household stability is also evident: 77.5% of residents stayed at the same address, compared with a 22.5% turnover rate. For households comparing Aspley with nearby Chermside or Carseldine, the older age profile and settled mobility pattern are important distinctions because they support consistent family and downsizer demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.3%
Houses
23.9%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Aspley's housing profile is defined by established detached stock rather than apartments. Separate houses represent 72.3% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 23.9% and apartments only 0.4%. Tenure is more owner-focused than rental-focused: 37.1% of households own outright and 33.5% hold a mortgage, both higher than the 24.3% renting share. The dominant dwelling sizes are 3-bedroom homes at 42.0% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 39.9%, while 2-bedroom homes account for 10.7%. Weekly rent is $415 and the monthly mortgage figure is $2,000. Rent-to-income is 22.8%, lower than the 25.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, which helps explain why established owners can remain settled while newer buyers face greater repayment pressure. A median house price and price-to-income ratio cannot be stated, so comparisons with Chermside or Carseldine should use current sales for similar bedroom and dwelling types.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $415.
$680
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $680 · units $560
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
43.9%
Couples with children
40.5%
Couples, no children
13.4%
Single parent
3,543
Total families
Economy & Employment
Aspley's economy has a strong service base. Healthcare leads with 20.2% of employment and 891 workers, followed by Education at 12.0% and 531, Professional and Technical services at 11.1% and 489, Construction at 9.1% and 399, and Public Administration at 8.1% and 356. The occupational mix is led by Professionals at 1,782, Clerical and Administrative workers at 905, Managers at 806 and Trades at 726. The labour force totals 6,480, with a 60.6% participation rate, 59.4% full-time rate and 4.8% unemployment rate. Household income of $1,818 per week ranks at the 65.6th percentile. SEIFA results are above the national midpoint, with IEO and IER at decile 7 and IRSD and IRSAD at decile 8. That two-decile spread suggests relative advantage is stronger on disadvantage measures than on education or economic-resource measures, while healthcare and education employment provide local resilience.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
6,480
Unemployed
313
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.4%
Part-time
30.9%
Participation
60.6%
Employed
6,167
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.7%
Postgraduate
9.4%
Born Overseas
25.7%
Dwellings
5,064
Transport to Work
Aspley provides practical school access through 5 local schools, including 4 government schools spanning primary, high and special education, plus 1 Catholic non-state school. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Daily mobility is more car-oriented than public-transport-oriented: 64.1% of residents travel as car drivers, compared with 5.3% using public transport and 2.1% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 23.3%, which may reduce some commuting pressure. An IRSAD score of 1,050 places Aspley in decile 8, above the national midpoint, while 6.6% of residents need assistance with core activities. A current crime rate should be checked through Queensland Police information and compared with nearby suburbs before choosing a street. Compared with denser Chermside, Aspley's detached housing and lower active-transport share point to a quieter but more vehicle-dependent daily routine.
Drive
64.1%
Public Transport
5.3%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
23.3%
Population Forecast
+0.53%/yr
(+73 people/yr)
EstablishedAspley's forecast points to measured growth rather than a rapid expansion cycle. The annual trend is 0.53%, while population change across the wider area is 3.8% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, which may gradually refresh demand in an established suburb even as the local trajectory is labelled Aging. The senior share has increased by 4.4 percentage points, while the working share has fallen by 2.3 points and the young share by 0.4 points. Rent growth of 18.6% adds pressure for tenants and may support investor interest, although the forecast still classifies the area as Not gentrifying, with a gentrification score of 0. Compared with fast-expanding outer suburbs, Aspley's slower pace reflects established housing and limited demographic turnover. The affordability trend is labelled Improving, with recorded affordability measures of 53.7 in 2011 and 48.8 in 2021.
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 can suit households seeking established detached housing, local schools and a settled community profile. The median age is 43, 72.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 37.1% of households own outright. Compared with denser nearby areas, it is more car-dependent, with 64.1% travelling as car drivers.
What is the median house price in Aspley?
A current median house price is not available, so buyers should use recent comparable sales rather than treating the $415 weekly rent as a sale-price proxy. The housing mix is weighted to 3-bedroom homes at 42.0% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 39.9%, making like-for-like comparisons important.
What schools are in Aspley?
Aspley has 5 listed schools: Aspley East State School, Aspley Special School, Aspley State High School, Aspley State School and St Dympna's Parish School. The mix includes 4 government schools and 1 Catholic non-state school. Check the exact enrolment zone because boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries.
Is Aspley safe?
Check current Queensland Police crime statistics and compare the latest results with nearby suburbs before deciding. A 64.1% car-driver share describes transport patterns, not safety, so it should not be used as a crime proxy. Street-level factors, lighting and route choices can matter more than a suburb-wide comparison.
Is Aspley good for property investment?
Aspley may suit investors seeking established houses, $415 weekly rent and a 24.3% renter share. Vacancy is 4.4%, rent growth is 18.6% and 48 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Compared with a high-growth estate, the Not gentrifying stage and score of 0 point to a steadier investment approach.
How is Aspley's population changing?
Growth is gradual rather than rapid. The annual forecast trend is 0.53%, while population change across the wider area is 3.8% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.4 percentage points and the working share down 2.3 points.
Is there much development in Aspley?
There were 48 development applications recorded over 12 months, including subdivision and design-and-siting referrals. That is more activity than a completely static established suburb, but it does not confirm 48 new dwellings. Check the address-level approval status, timing and dwelling details before relying on development as an investment driver.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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