Burpengary

Burpengary lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Burpengary's population was around 19,376 as of May 2026. This showed an increase of 2,888 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,488. The rise was inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures of 19,133 in June 2025 and validated new addresses totalling 716 since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 867 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Burpengary's growth rate of 17.5% since the 2021 Census exceeded both national (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 55.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Burpengary expected to expand by 6,382 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 31.7% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Burpengary was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Burpengary has averaged approximately 196 new dwelling approvals per year. Between Financial Year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25, a total of 981 homes were approved, with an additional 272 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, Burpengary has seen an average of 2.9 new residents per year for each dwelling built, indicating strong demand which may support property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $244,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $53.9 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary exhibits around 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 87th percentile nationally, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist primarily of detached houses (84.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (16.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

As of now, Burpengary has approximately 98 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Burpengary is projected to add 6,139 residents by 2041. Construction activity is keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing population may lead to growing competition among buyers for available properties.

Burpengary has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Homes for Queenslanders - Burpengary East Affordable Housing, Avaline Estate Burpengary East, Sage Burpengary, and Wattle Green Estate. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Burpengary well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Burpengary has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent. Unemployment rate was 3.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.5%.

As of December 2025, 10,136 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was at 66.4%, slightly below Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census data, 12.8% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction has a particularly high representation, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 4.5% while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burpengary's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Burpengary SA2 is $56,216 and the average is $64,291 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages; Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. By March 2026, these figures are estimated to be approximately $62,602 (median) and $71,594 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36%. According to the 2021 Census, Burpengary's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 36.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (7,072 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe; only 83.9% of income remains after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile.

Burpengary is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Burpengary, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, it was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burpengary was 26.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented ones at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Brisbane's $1,863 average. Median weekly rent was $350, compared to Brisbane's $380. Nationally, Burpengary's repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Burpengary has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.0% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Burpengary fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (33.4%). Educational participation is high, with 29.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.3% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Burpengary has 24 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 67 routes, providing a total of 2,126 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to transport is limited, with an average distance of 651 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, while train usage stands at 7%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.8% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 303 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Burpengary is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Burpengary, as assessed by AreaSearch. The prevalence of common health conditions is substantially higher than average, with an even greater disparity observed among older age cohorts.

Only approximately 51% (~9,920 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.5 and 9.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.8% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to higher chronic condition rates. Burpengary has a larger proportion of seniors, with 16.8% of its residents aged 65 and over (3,262 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Burpengary ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Burpengary had a cultural diversity score below average, with 82.9% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.5% of Burpengary's population. However, Judaism was overrepresented, comprising 0.1% compared to a regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (31.1%), Australian (29.8%), and Scottish (7.6%). Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.3%, Maori 1.0%, and Samoans 0.6% of Burpengary's population, differing from regional averages of 1.0%, 1.1%, and 0.9% respectively.

Burpengary's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Burpengary's median age of 36 years matches Greater Brisbane's at 36, but it is younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 65-74 has a strong representation in Burpengary at 9.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is less prevalent in Burpengary at 12.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.3% to 5.5% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 12.1%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Burpengary. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 1,024 people (95%), from 1,075 to 2,100.