Caboolture - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Caboolture - East's population was around 19,950 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,214 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,736. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The population density was 400 persons per square kilometer. Caboolture - East's growth rate of 12.5% exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.6% to this growth, with other factors also positive.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections did not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections were applied. By 2041, Caboolture - East is forecast to increase by 6,198 persons, recording a gain of 29.0% over the 17 years.

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

Caboolture - East has seen approximately 179 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 896 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY26. The average number of new residents arriving per new home over these years is 1.9, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $219,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $83.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum compared to Greater Brisbane, where Caboolture - East has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 91st percentile of areas assessed for new dwelling approvals. Recently, construction activity has intensified, with new developments consisting of 49% detached houses and 51% attached dwellings. This shift towards denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

This marks a significant change from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly composed of houses (74%). Caboolture - East has around 89 people per dwelling approval, suggesting it is a growth area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 5,777 residents. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, though increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population grows.

Caboolture - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include the Caboolture Sports Complex Upgrade, Centenary Lakes Regional Playground, Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment (Stage 2), and Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Caboolture - East shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Caboolture - East has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 6.4%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 12.8%. As of June 2025, 8,900 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Caboolture - East lagged at 55.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing showed strong specialization with an employment share of 6.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 12.8% and labour force grew by 8.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 3.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Caboolture - East. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Caboolture - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Caboolture - East is below the national average. The median assessed income is $47,557 while the average income stands at $53,822. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,210 (median) and $61,352 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Caboolture - East all fall between the 20th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.7% of residents (6,324 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 17th percentile.

Caboolture - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Caboolture - East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.6% houses and 26.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Caboolture - East was at 18.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.5% and rented dwellings at 49.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,582, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,625. The median weekly rent figure was $315, compared to Brisbane metro's $335. Nationally, Caboolture - East's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Caboolture - East features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.2% of all households, including 26.7% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 18.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.8%, with lone person households at 25.2% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high at 31.6%, comprising 11.8% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

There are seven schools in Caboolture - East educating approximately 6,558 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 980) and balanced educational opportunities. The schools include three primary, three secondary, and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 33.1 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Caboolture - East has 42 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 36 individual routes, offering a total of 847 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 355 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 121 trips per day, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Caboolture - East is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Caboolture - East faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data. Key conditions affecting both younger and older age groups include mental health issues impacting 12.2% of residents, and asthma affecting 9.9%.

Only approximately 47% (~9,376 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%. About 60.5% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 61.9%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.4% (3,267 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Caboolture - East records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Caboolture-East's cultural diversity was roughly aligned with the broader region, with 83.5% being citizens, 79.7% born in Australia, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Caboolture-East's religious landscape, comprising 43.8%. The 'Other' religion category was slightly higher than the regional average, at 1.0% compared to 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (29.3%), English (29.0%), and Scottish (6.7%) were the top groups. Notably, New Zealanders (1.1% vs 1.1%), Maori (1.1% vs 1.2%), and Samoans (0.6% vs 0.7%) showed slight variations in representation compared to regional averages.

Caboolture - East's population is younger than the national pattern

At 35 years, Caboolture - East's median age is nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36, which is somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Caboolture - East has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (13.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.1% to 5.9%. Conversely, the population aged 5 to 14 has declined from 14.3% to 13.6%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Caboolture - East. The 75 to 84 age group shows the strongest projected growth at 84%, adding 987 residents to reach a total of 2,161. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 6% (80 people).