Enoggera
A median age of 31 sits 9.0 years below the national figure, and that youth shapes almost everything else about Enoggera. The $520,000 median house price keeps the suburb affordable relative to Brisbane's premium markets, which is why 46.3% of residents rent rather than buy. University qualifications reach 46.5%, which is 16.4 points above the national rate, feeding a workforce weighted toward Public Administration (22.0%) and Healthcare (16.3%). The suburb scores decile 9 on the IEO education index and decile 8 on IRSAD advantage, both well above the median, while household income lands in the 82.1st percentile nationally. Forecasts project annual growth near 1.55%, faster than most established suburbs.
Population
5,849
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,158/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Median House
$520K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $520,000 median house price, Enoggera undercuts much of inner Brisbane, and the affordability shows in how people hold property. Only 20.5% own outright while 33.2% carry a mortgage, leaving 46.3% renting, a renter share well above the national average. The stock favours families: 63.6% are separate houses against 23.2% apartments, and 36.8% of dwellings have three bedrooms with another 28.7% at four or more. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,156, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold because household incomes sit in the 82.1st percentile. That gap between modest prices and high incomes is what makes the suburb workable for first home buyers who want a house rather than a unit.
For Buyers
At a $520,000 median house price, Enoggera undercuts much of inner Brisbane, and the affordability shows in how people hold property. Only 20.5% own outright while 33.2% carry a mortgage, leaving 46.3% renting, a renter share well above the national average. The stock favours families: 63.6% are separate houses against 23.2% apartments, and 36.8% of dwellings have three bedrooms with another 28.7% at four or more. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,156, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold because household incomes sit in the 82.1st percentile. That gap between modest prices and high incomes is what makes the suburb workable for first home buyers who want a house rather than a unit.
For Investors
A 46.3% renter base gives landlords a deep tenant pool, and weekly rent of $368 against the $520,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.7%, healthier than the sub-2% returns common in premium Brisbane suburbs. Rent grew 16.1% over the measured period, and rent-to-income at 17.1% leaves tenants room to absorb increases. The vacancy rate of 7.4% is the main caution, higher than a tight market, reflecting the 23.2% apartment share competing for renters. Demand support comes mainly from overseas migration, which adds about 108 residents a year while net internal movement runs slightly negative at minus 5. With 28 development applications lodged in 12 months and forecast growth of 1.55% annually, the case rests on steady yield plus population-driven demand rather than rapid capital gains.
Development Activity
Total DAs
93
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+54.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Enoggera iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hillbrook Anglican School
7-12 · 895 students
Enoggera State School
Prep-6 · 390 students
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Prep-6 · 303 students
Demographics
The median age of 31 is 9.0 years below the national figure, one of the larger gaps you will see, and it pulls the household profile young: couples with children make up 1,949 families against 997 couple-only households, a 25.3% couples-no-kids share. University qualifications at 46.5% run 16.4 points above national, consistent with the professional workforce. The population is less internationally mixed than average, with 19.6% born overseas, 2.0 points below national. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,192), Irish (925) and Scottish (674), and the most common non-English languages are Hindi (24), Mandarin (20) and Nepali (16). Average household size of 2.4 sits 0.1 below national, and turnover is high at 35.0%, typical of a young, mobile renter cohort.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
63.6%
Houses
13.2%
Townhouse
23.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward renters and mortgage holders rather than outright owners: 46.3% rent, 33.2% carry a mortgage and just 20.5% own outright, a younger pattern than the national split. Houses dominate the stock at 63.6%, with apartments at 23.2% and semi-detached at 13.2%, so detached living is the norm rather than the exception. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 36.8% and four-plus for 28.7%, while small one-bedroom stock is only 7.4%. The $520,000 median house price stays affordable against an 82.1st-percentile household income, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.1% and rent-to-income of 17.1%, both below the 30% stress line. That affordability, paired with a 7.4% vacancy rate, points to a market with supply keeping pace rather than acute scarcity.
Mortgage / mo
$2,156
Rent / wk
$368
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,188
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
165
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.3%
Couples, no children
3,944
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in stable public-facing sectors: Public Administration leads at 22.0% (558 workers), Healthcare follows at 16.3% (412) and Professional/Tech at 13.8% (349), with Education at 10.1% and Construction at 4.6%. By occupation, Professionals (1,078) and Managers (498) dominate, which aligns with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 3.5% with a full-time rate of 72.2% and participation of 68.2%, above what the young median age might suggest. One anomaly stands out: the IER economic-resources index sits at decile 4, well below the decile 8 IRSAD and decile 9 IEO scores, because the 46.3% renter base depresses aggregate household-wealth measures even where incomes and education are high. Real incomes grew 10.4% over the decade.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
6,372
Unemployed
287
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.2%
Part-time
24.3%
Participation
68.2%
Employed
3,170
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.5%
Postgraduate
12.1%
Born Overseas
19.6%
Dwellings
2,045
Transport to Work
Transport leans on cars, with 66.7% driving, but active and public modes are well used for an outer-Brisbane suburb: 18.1% walk or cycle and 10.6% take public transport, above the share in many car-dependent areas. The suburb scores decile 8 on IRSAD advantage and decile 8 on IRSD relative disadvantage, both in the upper national tiers, meaning few residents face deprivation. Only 4.8% (260 people) need daily assistance, low and consistent with the young median age of 31. Volunteering runs at 16.3%. Detailed crime figures are not recorded for Enoggera in this dataset, but the decile 8 IRSD score is an indirect signal of a low-disadvantage area. No schools fall inside the 8.6 km2 boundary in the data, so families draw on institutions in neighbouring suburbs.
Drive
66.7%
Public Transport
10.6%
Walk / Cycle
18.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.55%/yr
(+154 people/yr)
EstablishedEnoggera is an established suburb still expanding faster than most: annual growth runs at 1.55% and the population rose 17.6% over 10 years, accelerating from an 8% to a 16% pace. The historical series climbed from 9,623 in 2023 to 9,945 in 2025, and medium forecasts carry it from 10,099 in 2026 to 10,870 by 2031. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding about 108 residents a year, while net internal movement is roughly flat at minus 5. Gentrification reads as early signs, scoring 23, supported by a 25% population rise since 2011 and improving affordability that fell from 37.2% of income in 2011 to 31.8% in 2021. The working-age share grew 2.7 points and the young-adult share rose 2.0 points, reinforcing the youthful trajectory.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+108
Net Internal / yr
-5
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +25% since 2011, Accelerating: 8% → 16%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Enoggera compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Enoggera a good suburb to live in?
Enoggera scores decile 8 on IRSAD advantage and decile 9 on the IEO education index, both above the national median, with household income in the 82.1st percentile. The $520,000 median house price keeps it affordable, and a young median age of 31, 9.0 years below national, suits families and first home buyers.
What is the median house price in Enoggera?
The median house price is $520,000, affordable for inner Brisbane. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,156, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.1%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $368, which implies a gross rental yield near 3.7%.
What schools are in Enoggera?
No schools are recorded inside the 8.6 km2 Enoggera boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is highly educated, with university qualifications at 46.5%, which is 16.4 points above the national figure.
Is Enoggera safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Enoggera in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, an upper national tier, and only 4.8% of residents (260 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Enoggera good for property investment?
Rent of $368 a week against a $520,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.7%, above premium Brisbane suburbs, and 46.3% of residents rent. The 7.4% vacancy rate is the main caution, while overseas migration adds about 108 residents a year and forecast growth runs at 1.55%.
How is Enoggera's population changing?
Population grew 17.6% over 10 years and is forecast to rise 1.55% annually, from 9,945 in 2025 to 10,870 by 2031. Overseas migration drives this, adding about 108 residents a year, while net internal movement is roughly flat at minus 5, keeping the suburb on a youthful growth path.
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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