Shailer Park
Mortgage-heavy family housing defines Shailer Park more than density or high-rise change: 89.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 52.2% are being paid off, and 62.2% have 4 or more bedrooms. The 12,182 residents sit in a household income band at the 84.4th percentile, above the national middle, which supports larger family budgets. Compared with busier Springwood and Loganholme, Shailer Park reads as a lower-density Logan address with strong owner-occupier depth and an aging trajectory.
Population
12,182
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,227/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
549
Median House
$532K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers are mainly buying space rather than apartment convenience. Separate houses make up 89.9% of dwellings vs 7.1% apartments, and 62.2% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, well higher than the 7.0% with 2 bedrooms. A current median house price is not quoted, so affordability needs checking through sales evidence, but the holding-cost picture is moderate: median mortgage payments are $1,993 per month and mortgage costs equal 20.7% of income. Household income at the 84.4th percentile sits above the national middle, helping explain the strong mortgage-belt profile.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are mainly buying space rather than apartment convenience. Separate houses make up 89.9% of dwellings vs 7.1% apartments, and 62.2% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, well higher than the 7.0% with 2 bedrooms. A current median house price is not quoted, so affordability needs checking through sales evidence, but the holding-cost picture is moderate: median mortgage payments are $1,993 per month and mortgage costs equal 20.7% of income. Household income at the 84.4th percentile sits above the national middle, helping explain the strong mortgage-belt profile.
For Investors
Shailer Park is more an income-stable family rental market than a high-turnover renter enclave. Renters are 19.6% of households, lower than the 52.2% with a mortgage, so tenant demand is likely to be selective and family-focused. Weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 3.6%, while 95 development applications in 12 months point to steady improvement and repair activity rather than wholesale redevelopment. Forecast migration adds support, with overseas migration averaging 125 people a year compared with a net internal outflow of 100.
Development Activity
Total DAs
757
Last 12 Months
549
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+935.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Shailer Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kimberley Park State School
Prep-6 · 667 students
Shailer Park State High School
7-12 · 958 students
Shailer Park State School
Prep-6 · 447 students
Demographics
Shailer Park is mature but not old: the median age is 39, which is 1.0 year below the national benchmark, while household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above national. Education is slightly stronger than average, with 32.5% university-qualified, 2.4 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents are 29.4%, 7.8 points above national, led by English ancestry at 4,832 people, Scottish at 1,276 and Irish at 1,253. Mandarin is the largest non-English language listed at 98 speakers, ahead of Korean at 55.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.9%
Houses
3.0%
Townhouse
7.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is heavily owner-occupied and detached, which makes supply less flexible than in apartment-heavy suburbs. Outright owners are 28.1%, mortgaged households are 52.2% and renters are 19.6%, so owner-occupiers dominate by a wide margin. The dwelling mix reinforces this: 89.9% are separate houses compared with 3.0% semi-detached homes and 7.1% apartments. Larger stock is common, with 62.2% having 4 or more bedrooms. Costs look manageable because rent takes 18.4% of income and mortgages take 20.7%, below common stress thresholds.
Mortgage / mo
$1,993
Rent / wk
$410
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$925
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
153
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.9%
Couples, no children
10,658
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local worker base is broad but leans into public-facing and skilled services. Healthcare is the largest industry at 16.7% and 737 workers, followed by Education at 13.7% and 604, Construction at 13.4% and 590, then Professional/Tech and Public Admin at 8.2% each. Professionals lead occupations with 1,419 people, above Clerical/Admin at 1,050 and Managers at 806. SEIFA shows an interesting split: IEO decile 6, IER decile 9, IRSD decile 8 and IRSAD decile 7, meaning resources rank higher than education/occupation because household finances are stronger than the job-status mix alone suggests.
Unemployment
1.8%
Labour Force
7,663
Unemployed
138
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.6%
Part-time
27.2%
Participation
65.0%
Employed
6,034
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.5%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
29.4%
Dwellings
4,111
Transport to Work
Livability is shaped by schools, cars and household resources. There are 3 local schools, all Government, with ICSEA values ranging from 994 to 1034. Kimberley Park State School is the highest at 1034 with 667 enrolments, while Shailer Park State High adds a 958-student secondary option at ICSEA 998. Daily travel is car-led: 89.3% drive, much higher than public transport at 3.7% and walking or cycling at 1.2%, so parking and road access matter. IRSAD decile 7 is above the national middle, supporting a stable amenity base.
Drive
89.3%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.51%/yr
(+65 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive. The trend forecast is 0.51% a year, equal to about 65 additional residents annually, with the medium scenario rising from 12,709 in 2026 to 13,034 in 2031. Migration is the key offset: overseas migration averages plus 125 a year, compared with net internal migration of minus 100, making overseas migration the primary driver. The longer shift is aging, with senior share up 6.7 and working share down 2.7. The gentrification model is score 0, stage Not gentrifying, while shift markers still show rent growth of 17.1%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+125
Net Internal / yr
-100
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -100/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Shailer Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shailer Park a good suburb to live in?
Yes for households wanting space, schools and owner-occupier stability. Shailer Park has 89.9% separate houses, 62.2% homes with 4 or more bedrooms, and household income at the 84.4th percentile, which supports a comfortable family-oriented lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Shailer Park?
A current median house price is not quoted for Shailer Park. Buyers can still benchmark affordability using local costs: median mortgage payments are $1,993 per month, weekly rent is $410, and mortgage costs equal 20.7% of income.
What schools are in Shailer Park?
Shailer Park has 3 local Government schools: Kimberley Park State School with ICSEA 1034 and 667 enrolments, Shailer Park State High School with ICSEA 998 and 958 enrolments, and Shailer Park State School with ICSEA 994 and 447 enrolments.
Is Shailer Park safe?
A current suburb crime rate per 1,000 residents is not quoted, so street-level checks are still important. The residential base is stable, with 28.1% owned outright and 52.2% mortgaged, which often supports consistent neighbourhood oversight.
Is Shailer Park good for property investment?
It suits investors seeking family rentals rather than high renter turnover. Renters are 19.6% of households, weekly rent is $410, vacancy is 3.6%, and 95 development applications in 12 months suggest ongoing dwelling maintenance and renewal.
How is Shailer Park's population changing?
Population growth is modest, forecast at 0.51% a year or about 65 people annually. The medium scenario moves from 12,709 residents in 2026 to 13,034 in 2031, with overseas migration of 125 a year offsetting internal outflow of 100.
Is there much development in Shailer Park?
There is active but mostly incremental development activity, with 95 applications recorded in 12 months. Recent examples include detached extensions, roof replacement and repair work, which points more to household upgrades than large-scale density change.
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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