Burpengary - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Burpengary - East's population is around 8,969 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,311 people (34.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,658 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,721 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 604 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 329 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Burpengary - East's 34.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 86.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 8,650 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 93.7% in total over the 17 years.

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. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 961 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 3.5 new residents are associated with every home built over the past five financial years. This supply lags demand, typically leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $430,000, aligning with regional trends. Commercial approvals in FY-26 have reached $6.1 million, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary - East has 130.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This activity is notably higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 60 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Burpengary - East is projected to grow by 8,402 residents. Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Burpengary - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include the upgrade of Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant, the development of Burpengary East Shopping Centre, Avaline project, and Freshwater by Ingenia Lifestyle. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Burpengary - East places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Burpengary - East has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar employment. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 9.3%. There are 4,826 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is higher than average, at 69.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly high, with a share 1.6 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the past year, employment increased by 9.3%, while labour force grew by 8.3%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Statewide in Queensland as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burpengary - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Burpengary - East's median income among taxpayers was $53,173 and average income stood at $61,288 in financial year 2022. These figures were lower than Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520 for the same period. By March 2025, based on an estimated Wage Price Index growth of 11.71%, median income is projected to be approximately $59,400 and average income around $68,465. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Burpengary - East ranked at the 86th percentile with a weekly income of $2,346. Income brackets showed that 40.1% of locals (3,596 people) fell into the $1,500-$2,999 category, which was higher than the regional level of 33.3%. A substantial 32.6% of residents earned more than $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 15.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 85th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 6th decile.

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

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Burpengary - East comprised 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings. Home ownership within Burpengary - East was 24.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (58.1%) or rented (17.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,100, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $430. Nationally, Burpengary - East's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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, consisting of 46.0% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.9%, with lone person households at 9.6% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is 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: 10.7% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment area, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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 among older cohorts.

Approximately 51% of the total population (~4,538 people) have private health cover, which is lower than the 47.6% rate across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 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 (1,038 people), which is lower than the 17.0% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges and 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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 81.0% born in Australia, 89.3% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 50.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 44.7%. Top ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (7.0%).

Notable differences included New Zealand (1.3% vs regional 1.1%), Maori (1.3% vs 1.2%), and Samoan (0.6% vs 0.7%).

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

The median age of Burpengary-East is 34 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below Australia's median age of 38. 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 has increased from 13.2% to 15.3%, while the 15-24 age group grew from 13.4% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.0% to 12.8%, and the 0-4 age group decreased from 7.4% to 6.2%. Population projections for Burpengary-East indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to show strong growth, increasing by 123% to reach a population of 2,550 residents, with an addition of 1,405 residents in this age group.