Augustine Heights
A 31-year median age and a 92.1 household-income percentile make Augustine Heights younger and more affluent than national benchmarks, while 84.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. The suburb has 6,088 residents across 5.48 square kilometres, and its detached-home pattern suits families because 63.4% of couples have children and average household size is 3.2. Compared with nearby Springfield Lakes and Brookwater, Augustine Heights is distinguished by a high-growth setting, with a 4.46% annual trend and overseas migration as the primary driver. It is a mortgage-led market, with 50.2% of households paying a mortgage and only 9.5% owning outright.
Population
6,088
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,484/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers are choosing for space rather than apartment convenience: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 84.9% contain 4 or more bedrooms, and 4.5% are semi-detached. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,158, while mortgage payments equal 20.1% of household income; rent is $410 a week for those delaying purchase. Compared with outright ownership at 9.5%, the 50.2% mortgage share is higher, so interest-rate changes matter to many households. A current valuation should be checked against recent comparable sales because no median house price is available, and buyers should budget for car-oriented commuting, with 73.2% driving.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing for space rather than apartment convenience: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 84.9% contain 4 or more bedrooms, and 4.5% are semi-detached. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,158, while mortgage payments equal 20.1% of household income; rent is $410 a week for those delaying purchase. Compared with outright ownership at 9.5%, the 50.2% mortgage share is higher, so interest-rate changes matter to many households. A current valuation should be checked against recent comparable sales because no median house price is available, and buyers should budget for car-oriented commuting, with 73.2% driving.
For Investors
Investor demand has a clear rental base: 40.1% of households rent, weekly rent is $410, and vacancy is 4.6%. The 4.46% annual growth trend and overseas migration as the primary driver may support tenant demand because new arrivals and expanding family households need housing. At the same time, 0 recorded development items in the past 12 months means investors should not assume a near-term pipeline of new stock. Compared with the 9.5% outright-ownership share, renting is higher, which broadens the potential tenant pool. Without a median purchase price, gross yield cannot be calculated responsibly; assess comparable sales, insurance, maintenance and property-management costs before committing.
Schools in Augustine Heights
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St Augustine's College (Augustine Heights)
Augusta State School
Demographics
Augustine Heights has a young, family-weighted population: the median age is 31, which is 9 years below the national figure, and 63.4% of couples have children. University attainment is 38.6%, or 8.5 percentage points above national, while 33.3% of residents were born overseas, 11.7 points above national. English, Scottish, Indian and Irish ancestries are prominent, alongside Punjabi, Malayalam and Hindi speakers. Compared with nearby Springfield Lakes and Brookwater, this combination points to a strong family and migrant-service orientation rather than a predominantly older household base. Mobility is moderate, with 69.9% staying at the same address and 30.1% moving.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.5%
Houses
4.5%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached family housing defines the stock: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 4.5% are semi-detached, and 84.9% have 4 or more bedrooms. Tenure is tilted toward active repayment, with 50.2% paying a mortgage, compared with 9.5% owning outright and 40.1% renting. That structure reflects a relatively young, family-oriented suburb, where 3.2 people occupy an average household and 63.4% of couples have children. Weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 4.6%, useful reference points for both owners and renters. Compared with smaller-home or apartment-heavy markets, Augustine Heights carries more space, but buyers should allow for higher upkeep and transport costs.
Mortgage / mo
$2,158
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $410.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600 · units $450
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,107
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
90
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
63.4%
Couples with children
23.5%
Couples, no children
12.5%
Single parent
1,670
Total families
Economy & Employment
Household earning power is a major strength: weekly household income is $2,484, at the 92.1 percentile, while participation is 79.4% and unemployment is 4.5%. Healthcare leads local employment at 19.7% with 461 workers, followed by public administration at 14.1% with 331, education at 10.3% with 242, professional and technical services at 8.4% with 197, and retail at 7.3% with 172. The occupation mix reinforces a skilled service base, led by 800 professionals and 470 managers, alongside 452 clerical and administrative workers. SEIFA ranks economic resources in decile 10 and overall advantage and disadvantage in decile 9, while education and occupation sits at decile 8; that lower result compared with decile 10 resources may reflect uneven qualification or job profiles. These conditions support purchasing capacity but also expose households to professional-sector cycles.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
3,428
Unemployed
153
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.6%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
79.4%
Employed
3,275
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.6%
Postgraduate
9.7%
Born Overseas
33.3%
Dwellings
1,854
Transport to Work
Daily life is oriented around cars and family routines. Public transport accounts for 2.7% of travel to work, compared with 73.2% driving, while 18.0% work from home and 1.0% walk or cycle. Two local schools provide a published mix of 1 Catholic non-state college and 1 government state school, giving families options but making exact enrolment zones important because boundaries can change by address. The suburb's IRSAD decile is 9 and household income sits at the 92.1 percentile, supporting practical access to services. For safety decisions, check current street-level incident information and visit the exact area at different times. A 5.48-square-kilometre area and density of 1,110.9 people per square kilometre indicate a compact suburban footprint rather than a rural setting.
Drive
73.2%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
18.0%
Population Forecast
+4.46%/yr
(+454 people/yr)
High GrowthAugustine Heights sits on a high-growth path: the annual trend is 4.46%, above 4%, and overseas migration is the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change over 10 years is 161.7%, while the shift trajectory is labelled Mixed rather than a single-direction cycle. The affordability measure improved from 42.8 in 2011 to 35.2 in 2021, even as the young share fell 1.9 percentage points and the senior share rose 2.6 points. Gentrification is not the main signal: the score is 0 and the stage is New development, so expansion-led housing supply and migration are more relevant than inner-area reinvestment. This combination supports ongoing demand, but buyers should distinguish regional momentum from the performance of an individual street.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+120
Net Internal / yr
+26
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Augustine Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Augustine Heights a good suburb to live in?
Augustine Heights suits households seeking detached housing, space and family-oriented services. The median age is 31, 84.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, and 73.2% of commuters drive, so it is a stronger fit for car-oriented families than for car-free living.
What is the median house price in Augustine Heights?
A current suburb median should be confirmed from recent comparable sales before making an offer, as no median house price is available. The housing mix is 95.5% separate houses, with 84.9% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms and a monthly mortgage figure of $2,158.
What schools are in Augustine Heights?
Two schools are identified locally: St Augustine's College, a Catholic non-state school, and Augusta State School, a government state school. Families should confirm the exact catchment for each address, as enrolment zones can differ; the local average household size is 3.2.
Is Augustine Heights safe?
No simple safe or not-safe rating should be assumed without current street-level checks. Review recent Queensland Police information and visit the exact area at different times; 73.2% of workers drive and 2.7% use public transport, figures that describe travel patterns rather than crime.
Is Augustine Heights good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking family rental demand: 40.1% of households rent, weekly rent is $410, vacancy is 4.6%, and the annual growth trend is 4.46%. Because no median purchase price is available, calculate yield from verified comparable sales and include maintenance, insurance and management costs.
How is Augustine Heights's population changing?
The suburb has 6,088 residents today. Across the wider area, the 10-year population change is 161.7%, with an annual trend of 4.46% and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is New development.
What languages are spoken in Augustine Heights?
Punjabi is recorded for 151 people, Malayalam for 93 and Hindi for 51, with Samoan at 40 and Korean at 24. Overseas-born residents account for 33.3%, so local services and schools may encounter a broad range of language needs.
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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