Burpengary - East

Burpengary - East lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Burpengary - East's population is approximately 8,981 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 2,323 individuals, marking a 34.9% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,658. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,721 in June 2024 and an additional 608 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 330 persons per square kilometer. Burpengary - East's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, indicating its status as a region leader in terms of population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 86.6% to the overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 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 the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Burpengary - East, with an expected increase of 8,650 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 93.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Burpengary - East has averaged approximately 192 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 961 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.5 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new properties is $253,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $6.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary - East has 130.0% more development activity per person, offering greater choice to buyers, although recent construction activity has slowed. This high level of developer confidence is significantly higher than national averages. New developments consist of 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 60 people per approval. By 2041, Burpengary - East is projected to grow by 8,390 residents, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Burpengary - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, Avaline, Freshwater by Ingenia Lifestyle, and North Harbour. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Burpengary - East performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Burpengary - East has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.8%. There are 5,108 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 69.9%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employs 1.6 times the regional level. Professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 7.8%, labour force grew by 7.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-wide in Queensland as of 25-Nov, employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burpengary - East's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Burpengary - East SA2 was $53,173 and the average was $61,288 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $55,645 and average income being $70,520. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $60,612 (median) and $69,862 (average), based on a 13.99% increase since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,346. The income distribution shows that 40.1% of residents (3,601 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 32.6% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending despite housing costs consuming 15.2% of income. Disposable income remains at the 85th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Burpengary - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burpengary - East stood at 24.1%, similar to the Brisbane metro level, with mortgaged properties at 58.1% and rented ones at 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,100, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,625. The median weekly rent figure for Burpengary - East was recorded at $430, compared to the Brisbane metro's $335. Nationally, Burpengary - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Burpengary - East features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.1% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.9%, with lone person households at 9.6% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Burpengary - East aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.7%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 33.4%. Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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Burpengary - East's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Burpengary East's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~4,544 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to Greater Brisbane's 47.6%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.8 and 8.0% of residents respectively. 68.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.9% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,039 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 17.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Burpengary-East, as per the census conducted on 9 August 2016, had a population with 81.0% born in Australia, 89.3% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 50.0% of the population, compared to 44.7% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (7.0%).

Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.3%, Maori 1.3%, and Samoans 0.6%, while the regional averages stood at 1.1%, 1.2%, and 0.7% respectively.

Burpengary - East hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age of Burpengary-East is 34, making it younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary-East has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 35-44 grew from 13.2% to 15.3%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 13.4% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.0% to 12.8%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 7.4% to 6.2%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Burpengary-East, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 123%, adding 1,404 residents to reach a total of 2,550.