Mansfield
With 46.1% holding university degrees (16 points above the national average) and professionals making up the largest occupational group (1,221 people), Mansfield reads like an upper-middle-class Brisbane suburb. But the estimated $562,000 median house price places it below Brisbane's typical inner-ring pricing, creating a value gap that explains why 80.5% of residents stay at the same address year to year. Growth is nearly flat at 0.38% annually (36 people per year), because the 93.1% detached housing stock on 4.88 sqkm leaves little room for densification.
Population
8,851
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,064/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
26
Median House
$562K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated $562,000 median delivers 93.1% detached housing in a suburb where 49.2% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 45.4% have 4+. Mortgage stress at 23.8% of income is comfortable, and household income sits in the 78th percentile nationally. Mansfield State School (ICSEA 1116, 1,212 students) and Mansfield State High School (ICSEA 1116, 3,807 students) both score well above the national average of 1000, making the suburb a magnet for families prioritising public education. The 3.7% vacancy rate signals a balanced rental market.
For Buyers
The estimated $562,000 median delivers 93.1% detached housing in a suburb where 49.2% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 45.4% have 4+. Mortgage stress at 23.8% of income is comfortable, and household income sits in the 78th percentile nationally. Mansfield State School (ICSEA 1116, 1,212 students) and Mansfield State High School (ICSEA 1116, 3,807 students) both score well above the national average of 1000, making the suburb a magnet for families prioritising public education. The 3.7% vacancy rate signals a balanced rental market.
For Investors
A 3.7% vacancy rate sits near the equilibrium point, and 27.6% of residents rent, providing a moderate tenant pool. Weekly rent at $430 against a $562,000 estimated median gives a gross yield of roughly 4.0%. However, population growth of just 0.38% annually (36 people per year) limits demand-side pressure. Net overseas migration adds 154 people per year, offset by internal outflow of -87, keeping the population essentially static. With 26 development applications in 12 months, including subdivision and multi-dwelling proposals, some densification is underway.
Development Activity
Total DAs
70
Last 12 Months
26
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mansfield iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mansfield State School
Prep-6 · 1212 students
Mansfield State High School
7-12 · 3807 students
Brisbane Adventist College
Prep-12 · 587 students
Demographics
Chinese ancestry (1,064) is the third-largest group after English (2,653), and 35.7% of residents were born overseas, 14 points above the national average. Mandarin (292 speakers) is the dominant non-English language, followed by Cantonese (117), Greek (88), Korean (71), and Sinhala (68). University attainment at 46.1% is 16 points above the national benchmark. The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, and the average household size of 3.0 exceeds the national 2.5, reflecting the family-with-children profile (couples with children outnumber childless couples by 2.5 to 1).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
3.6%
Townhouse
3.2%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split is 35.1% outright, 37.3% mortgaged, and 27.6% renting, a relatively balanced profile. Detached houses at 93.1% dominate, with apartments (3.2%) and semi-detached (3.6%) making up the remainder. Three-bedroom homes (49.2%) and 4+ bedroom homes (45.4%) account for nearly all stock, leaving few options for downsizers or singles. Rent-to-income at 20.8% and mortgage-to-income at 23.8% both sit well below stress thresholds. Affordability has been improving, with mortgage-to-income dropping from 59.5% in 2011 to 55.1% in 2021.
Mortgage / mo
$2,126
Rent / wk
$430
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$784
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
112
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.1%
Couples, no children
7,738
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (19.3%), education (15.0%), and professional/tech (11.0%) employ nearly half the workforce, a knowledge-economy profile. Professionals (1,221) significantly outnumber all other occupational groups. Public administration (7.5%) and construction (7.3%) provide additional employment depth. Unemployment at 5.5% sits slightly above the national average, and participation at 58.8% reflects the family-caretaker effect where one parent stays home. The SEIFA IEO decile of 7 confirms above-average education and occupation outcomes, while IRSAD decile 7 places Mansfield solidly above the national midpoint.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
5,029
Unemployed
203
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
30.9%
Participation
58.8%
Employed
3,892
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.1%
Postgraduate
12.6%
Born Overseas
35.7%
Dwellings
2,935
Transport to Work
Mansfield State School (ICSEA 1116, 1,212 students) and Mansfield State High School (ICSEA 1116, 3,807 students) are both high-performing government schools, scoring 116 points above the national ICSEA average. Brisbane Adventist College (ICSEA 1072, 587 students) adds an independent option. Public transport usage at 8.6% is above Brisbane's outer suburb average. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 7 places Mansfield in the top 40% nationally. The 18.2% volunteering rate is above the national average, and the 5.2% needing assistance rate is close to the national benchmark.
Drive
81.3%
Public Transport
8.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.38%/yr
(+36 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is effectively flat, projected to grow from about 9,369 in 2025 to approximately 9,502 by 2031 (0.38% annually). Overseas migration adds 154 people per year but internal outflow of -87 nearly halves net gains. The gentrification score of 0 (not gentrifying) indicates an already-established suburb with stable demographics. The 26 development applications in 12 months, including lot reconfigurations and multi-dwelling proposals, represent modest infill rather than transformative change. The population grew only 4.6% over the past decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+154
Net Internal / yr
-87
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mansfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mansfield a good suburb to live in?
Mansfield ranks in the 7th SEIFA IRSAD decile with both local government schools scoring ICSEA 1116, well above the national benchmark of 1000. University attainment at 46.1% is 16 points above the national average. Mortgage stress is low at 23.8% of income, and the 80.5% residential stability rate signals a settled community.
What is the median house price in Mansfield?
The estimated median is $562,000 based on 2025 rental data. Mortgage repayments average $2,126/month, consuming 23.8% of household income. This places Mansfield below Brisbane's inner-ring medians while still offering above-average school quality and amenity.
What schools are in Mansfield?
Three schools operate in Mansfield: Mansfield State School (Government primary, ICSEA 1116, 1,212 students), Mansfield State High School (Government secondary, ICSEA 1116, 3,807 students), and Brisbane Adventist College (Independent combined, ICSEA 1072, 587 students). All score above the national average.
Is Mansfield safe?
No suburb-level crime data is available for Mansfield. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 6 (above midpoint for low disadvantage), 80.5% residential stability, and high 72.4% home ownership rate (outright plus mortgage) are typically associated with lower crime than the state average.
Is Mansfield good for property investment?
The 3.7% vacancy rate is near equilibrium, and rent of $430/week against a $562,000 estimated median gives a 4.0% gross yield. However, population growth of just 0.38% annually limits upside. The 26 development applications in 12 months suggest some densification, but supply increases are modest.
How is Mansfield's population changing?
Growth is nearly flat at 0.38% per year (36 people), with overseas migration (+154/year) largely offset by internal outflow (-87/year). Population increased only 4.6% over the past decade. The demographic mix has remained stable, with 35.7% born overseas and a median age of 39.
What languages are spoken in Mansfield?
Mandarin (292 speakers) is the most common non-English language, followed by Cantonese (117), Greek (88), Korean (71), and Sinhala (68). With 35.7% born overseas (14 points above the national average), Mansfield has a notably East Asian linguistic profile for a Brisbane suburb.
What recent development is happening in Mansfield?
There were 26 development applications in the past 12 months, including lot reconfigurations, multi-dwelling proposals, and commercial/house extensions. These suggest gradual infill densification in a suburb that is 93.1% detached housing with limited greenfield land remaining.
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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