Everton Park
Active gentrification, scored at 50 with a population surge of 31% since 2011, marks Everton Park as one of Brisbane's fastest-transitioning middle-ring suburbs. The rejuvenating trajectory is measurable: the young share expanded by 2.2 percentage points while the senior share contracted by 2.8 points, the inverse of most established suburbs. Real income growth of 22.1% over the decade outpaces the national average, and the university qualification rate of 45.1% sits 15.0 percentage points above the national baseline. SEIFA places the suburb at IRSAD decile 8, with consistent readings across all four indices (IEO 8, IER 6, IRSD 8), indicating broad-based middle-class advantage rather than one-dimensional wealth.
Population
10,111
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,018/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
46
Median House
$535K
Estimated from rent (2025)
No median house price is available in the dataset, so buyers must rely on comparable suburb data. The monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.3%, one of the lowest in this batch and well below the 30% stress threshold. Detached houses account for 60.3% of stock, with semi-detached at 25.2% and apartments at 14.5%, indicating a suburb well into its densification cycle. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 44.9%, with four-plus at 29.9%. Both local schools, Northside Christian College (ICSEA 1,145) and Prince of Peace Lutheran (1,104), sit well above the national benchmark. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, reflecting the influx of younger professionals.
For Buyers
No median house price is available in the dataset, so buyers must rely on comparable suburb data. The monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.3%, one of the lowest in this batch and well below the 30% stress threshold. Detached houses account for 60.3% of stock, with semi-detached at 25.2% and apartments at 14.5%, indicating a suburb well into its densification cycle. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 44.9%, with four-plus at 29.9%. Both local schools, Northside Christian College (ICSEA 1,145) and Prince of Peace Lutheran (1,104), sit well above the national benchmark. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national, reflecting the influx of younger professionals.
For Investors
Renters make up 41.0% of households, well above the national average, providing a substantial tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $420 is competitive for Brisbane's north side. The 6.2% vacancy rate is above the 3% balanced-market benchmark, suggesting some supply-demand looseness. With 40 development applications lodged in 12 months, council is approving steady infill. Rent growth of 23.5% over the decade is solid, and the population growth rate of 1.52% per year (172 persons) ensures expanding demand. The gentrification score of 50 (active stage) suggests that rental yields may compress as capital values rise, a pattern seen in comparable Brisbane suburbs like Paddington and Red Hill that gentrified a decade earlier.
Development Activity
Total DAs
196
Last 12 Months
46
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Everton Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Northside Christian College
Prep-12 · 1245 students
Prince of Peace Lutheran College
Prep-12 · 653 students
Everton Park State School
Prep-6 · 558 students
Everton Park State High School
7-12 · 482 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates at 3,941, followed by Irish (1,521), Scottish (1,196) and German (621), giving Everton Park a predominantly Anglo-Celtic profile. Only 21.6% were born overseas, essentially at the national average. Mandarin (52), Italian (47) and Hindi (29) are the main non-English languages, all in small numbers. The 45.1% university qualification rate is 15.0 points above national, and the median age of 35 sits 5 years below national. Couples without children make up 27.1% of families. Christianity dominates at 4,845, with Hinduism (194) and Buddhism (132) forming small minorities. The average household size of 2.4 is slightly below the national 2.5, consistent with younger couples and smaller families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
60.3%
Houses
25.2%
Townhouse
14.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split shows 25.1% outright owners, 33.8% mortgage holders, and 41.0% renters, a renter-heavy profile for a middle-ring suburb. Detached houses at 60.3% are the majority, but semi-detached at 25.2% is well above the national average, reflecting Brisbane's character housing subdivisions and new townhouse developments. Three-bedroom homes at 44.9% and four-plus at 29.9% account for most stock. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is very comfortable, and rent-to-income at 20.8% is also manageable. Affordability improved from 49.0% in 2011 to 40.3% in 2021, meaning housing costs have fallen relative to incomes as the resident base shifted toward higher earners.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,044
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.2%
Unoccupied
276
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.1%
Couples, no children
7,876
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 18.3% (779 workers), followed by Education at 13.2%, Professional/Technical at 12.6%, Public Administration at 11.1% and Construction at 8.6%. The public administration share above 11% is higher than typical, reflecting proximity to state government employment centres. Professionals lead occupations at 1,749, with Clerical/Admin (861) and Managers (765) following. Unemployment at 4.1% is below the national average, and the participation rate of 66.8% is well above average. The SEIFA readings are evenly distributed: IEO decile 8, IER decile 6, IRSD decile 8, IRSAD decile 8. The IER-IEO gap of 2 deciles suggests residents are more educated than wealthy, typical of early-gentrification suburbs.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
7,547
Unemployed
249
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.9%
Part-time
27.0%
Participation
66.8%
Employed
5,297
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.1%
Postgraduate
10.3%
Born Overseas
21.6%
Dwellings
4,130
Transport to Work
Public transport captures 7.5% of commuters, with car driving at 83.9% and walking/cycling at 3.9%. Schools are a standout: Northside Christian College (ICSEA 1,145, 1,245 students) and Prince of Peace Lutheran (1,104, 653 students) both rank well above the national benchmark, while Everton Park State School (1,084, 558 students) and Everton Park State High School (1,001, 482 students) provide government options near or above the 1,000 threshold. This school density across 4 institutions is unusual for a suburb of 10,111 people. The IRSAD decile 8 and mortgage stress at 22.3% confirm a comfortable middle-class residential environment.
Drive
83.9%
Public Transport
7.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.52%/yr
(+172 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth of 1.52% per year adds 172 people annually, well above the national average. The 10-year change of 20.7% is strong, and growth is accelerating from 7% to 23% over recent periods. Net overseas migration of 136 per year is supplemented by net internal migration of 46 per year, meaning the suburb is gaining from both sources. The rejuvenating trajectory (young share up 2.2 points, senior share down 2.8 points, working-age share up 2.6 points) is uncommon for established suburbs and signals that the demographic reset is ongoing. The gentrification score of 25 at the broader level identifies early signs, while the shift-level score of 50 confirms active gentrification.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+136
Net Internal / yr
+46
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +31% since 2011, Accelerating: 7% → 23%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Everton Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Everton Park a good suburb to live in?
Everton Park suits professionals wanting Brisbane's north side with strong schools and low housing stress. All 4 schools exceed ICSEA 1,000, with Northside Christian College at 1,145. Mortgage stress at 22.3% is very comfortable. IRSAD decile 8 confirms above-average advantage. The median age of 35 and 45.1% university qualifications indicate a young, educated resident base.
What is the median house price in Everton Park?
No median house price is available in the current dataset. Monthly mortgage repayments are $1,950 and median weekly rent is $420. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold. Household income sits at the 75.5 percentile nationally, supporting comfortable servicing capacity.
What schools are in Everton Park?
Everton Park has 4 schools, all at or above the national ICSEA benchmark. Northside Christian College (1,145, Independent, 1,245 students) leads, followed by Prince of Peace Lutheran (1,104, 653 students), Everton Park State School (1,084, Government, 558 students) and Everton Park State High School (1,001, Government, 482 students).
Is Everton Park safe?
Crime data is not available for Everton Park in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 8 and IRSAD decile 8 indicate above-average socio-economic conditions, which generally correlate with lower-than-average crime. The 4.1% unemployment rate is below the national average, and gentrification typically correlates with declining crime rates.
Is Everton Park good for property investment?
The 41.0% renter share provides a deep tenant pool. Rent growth of 23.5% over the decade is solid. Population growth at 1.52% per year (172 persons) ensures expanding demand. The gentrification score of 50 (active) suggests rising capital values. However, the 6.2% vacancy rate is above average. Without median price data, yield calculations are not possible.
How is Everton Park's population changing?
Growth is strong at 1.52% per year (172 persons), with the 10-year change at 20.7%. The trajectory is rejuvenating: young share up 2.2 points, senior share down 2.8 points, working-age share up 2.6 points. Growth is accelerating from 7% to 23% over recent periods. The gentrification score of 50 classifies the suburb as actively gentrifying.
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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