Eatons Hill
A high-income, detached-home profile defines Eatons Hill: 7,822 residents live at a density of 856.8 people per square kilometre, while household income ranks at the 95.9th percentile. The suburb is younger than the national age profile by 2.0 years, yet its forecast trajectory is Aging. With 99.2% separate houses and 78.3% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms, it is more family-oriented than apartment-led areas because larger homes support bigger households. Eatons Hill sits near Albany Creek and Warner, giving buyers nearby alternatives, but its 69.6% car-driver share points to a more car-dependent daily pattern.
Population
7,822
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,771/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Homebuyers are choosing space rather than compact stock: 78.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 20.9% with 3 bedrooms, and 99.2% are separate houses versus 0.2% apartments. That mix suits households needing room for children, home offices or multigenerational living because the average household size is 3.1. A current median house price is unavailable, so buyers should compare recent sales by land size and bedroom count. Holding costs include a monthly mortgage figure of $2,151, while weekly rent is $460. Mortgage payments equal 17.9% of household income and carry no mortgage-stress flag.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing space rather than compact stock: 78.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 20.9% with 3 bedrooms, and 99.2% are separate houses versus 0.2% apartments. That mix suits households needing room for children, home offices or multigenerational living because the average household size is 3.1. A current median house price is unavailable, so buyers should compare recent sales by land size and bedroom count. Holding costs include a monthly mortgage figure of $2,151, while weekly rent is $460. Mortgage payments equal 17.9% of household income and carry no mortgage-stress flag.
For Investors
Eatons Hill presents a low-rental-share investment profile, with 10.3% of households renting versus 60.9% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $460 and vacancy is 2.1%, so tenant demand should be tested against the suburb's limited rental pool rather than assumed because only 10.3% of households rent. The 99.2% separate-house share supports a family-home strategy, while 78.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. Five development matters in the past 12 months indicate ongoing activity, but not a large construction pipeline. Rent growth is forecast at 16.5%, and overseas migration is the primary driver of demand, which may support occupancy more than rapid price speculation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
13
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-16.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Eatons Hill
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Eatons Hill State School
Demographics
Eatons Hill combines family concentration with an older direction of travel. Couples with children account for 57.0% of families, compared with 32.1% couples without children, and average household size is 3.1, or 0.6 above the national figure. Median age is 38, 2.0 years below national, while university attainment is 36.1%, 6.0 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents comprise 20.5%, 1.1 points below national. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 3,397, 1,048 and 931, while Christianity counts 4,177 and no religion 3,224. This reflects an Anglo-leaning profile because the largest ancestry groups are English, Irish and Scottish, with the suburb changing more slowly than a younger growth area because its age structure is moving older.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.2%
Houses
0.6%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates the physical stock: 99.2% of dwellings are separate houses, versus 0.2% apartments and 0.6% semi-detached homes. The bedroom profile is similarly spacious, with 78.3% at 4 or more bedrooms and 20.9% at 3 bedrooms. Tenure is tilted toward leveraged ownership: 60.9% hold a mortgage, 28.6% own outright and only 10.3% rent. That structure can limit rental supply because many properties are occupied by owners. Weekly rent is $460, while rent-to-income is 16.6% and mortgage-to-income is 17.9%, both without stress flags. Compared with apartment-heavy suburbs, Eatons Hill is more exposed to land, maintenance and family-home demand than to compact-unit turnover.
Mortgage / mo
$2,151
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$460
Census 2021
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,047
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.1%
Unoccupied
52
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
57.0%
Couples with children
32.1%
Couples, no children
10.2%
Single parent
2,305
Total families
Economy & Employment
Eatons Hill's economic base is service-led and comparatively advantaged. Healthcare leads at 16.8%, followed by Education at 13.5%, Construction at 11.7%, Public Administration at 10.2% and Professional/Technical services at 9.5%. The largest occupations are Professionals at 1,109, Clerical/Admin at 713 and Managers at 687, showing a broader mix than a single-industry district. Participation is 75.3% and unemployment 3.4%, while household income ranks at the 95.9th percentile. SEIFA deciles are 8 for education and occupation, 10 for economic resources, 10 for disadvantage and 9 for advantage, all above the national midpoint. The mix matters because strong resources coexist with 583 Trades workers, supporting both professional and practical employment capacity.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
4,592
Unemployed
158
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.8%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
75.3%
Employed
4,434
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.1%
Postgraduate
7.6%
Born Overseas
20.5%
Dwellings
2,480
Transport to Work
Daily life is geared toward cars and larger households. About 69.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.1% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling. A work-from-home rate of 23.6% can reduce commute frequency for some households, which partly offsets the transport disadvantage. Eatons Hill State School provides one local government-school option, but families should check enrolment zones and travel times for the exact address rather than infer access from the suburb name. Social conditions rank strongly, with IRSAD decile 9 and IRSD decile 10, both above the national midpoint. A current safety assessment should use police incident maps and street-level checks because conditions can vary by address and time. The combination suits households prioritising space and stability over rail proximity.
Drive
69.6%
Public Transport
2.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
23.6%
Population Forecast
+0.31%/yr
(+25 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is modest and increasingly shaped by age rather than expansion. The annual trend is 0.31%, while population change across the wider area is -2.1% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, giving the suburb a source of demand even as its shift trajectory is labelled Aging. The young share has fallen 4.8 percentage points, compared with a 5.2-point rise in the senior share, so the age structure is moving older. Gentrification is not occurring, with a score of 0 and the stage Not gentrifying. This is a slower-growth setting than a redevelopment-led suburb because established detached housing, 5 development matters and ageing households reduce the likelihood of rapid turnover.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+46
Net Internal / yr
-78
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eatons Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eatons Hill a good suburb to live in?
Eatons Hill suits households seeking detached space, with 99.2% separate houses, 78.3% four-bedroom-plus dwellings and household income at the 95.9th percentile. Car use is high at 69.6%, while public transport is 2.1%, so it is less convenient than a rail-oriented suburb.
What is the median house price in Eatons Hill?
A current median house price is not available for Eatons Hill. The housing mix remains strongly detached at 99.2%, with weekly rent of $460 and monthly mortgage repayments of $2,151. Buyers should compare recent sales by street, land size and bedroom count rather than rely on a suburb-wide median.
What schools are in Eatons Hill?
Eatons Hill State School is a local government school. Families should confirm current enrolment zones and travel times for the exact address. The suburb has 7,822 residents and an average household size of 3.1, so school capacity and year-level fit should be checked before buying.
Is Eatons Hill safe?
Safety should be checked with current police incident maps and a street-level visit, because conditions can vary by address and time. Eatons Hill's IRSAD decile is 9 and mortgage stress is not flagged at 17.9% of household income, but those measures are not crime indicators.
Is Eatons Hill good for property investment?
It can suit a long-term investor seeking detached family stock, with 99.2% separate houses, $460 weekly rent and a 2.1% vacancy rate. Rental demand should be tested carefully because only 10.3% of households rent, while 60.9% are paying a mortgage. Five development matters occurred over 12 months.
How is Eatons Hill's population changing?
Eatons Hill is on a slow-growth, aging trajectory. The wider-area forecast indicates 0.31% annual growth, while population change over 10 years is -2.1%; overseas migration is the primary driver. The young share has fallen 4.8 percentage points and the senior share has risen 5.2, so the profile is becoming older rather than younger.
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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