Caboolture - East

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 approximately 19,950 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,214 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,736 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates showing an ERP of 19,529 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 503 since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 400 persons per square kilometer. Caboolture - East's population grew by 12.5% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, surpassing both national (8.9%) and state averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.6% of 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. 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 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the area is forecast to increase by 6,198 persons, reflecting a total 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 35 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 1.9 new residents have arrived per year for each new home over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $219,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $83.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting 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 90th percentile of areas assessed for new dwelling approvals. Recent construction activity has intensified, with new developments consisting of 49% detached houses and 51% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 74% houses). This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 89 people per dwelling approval, Caboolture - East exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, it is projected to grow by approximately 5,777 residents through to 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Caboolture - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 45 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Caboolture Sports Complex Upgrade, Centenary Lakes Regional Playground, Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment (Stage 2), and the Caboolture-Bribie Island Road Upgrade Program. The following list details those projects deemed most 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 diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.2% in September 2025, showing an estimated employment growth of 10.1% over the past year.

As of this date, 9,157 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 2.2% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was significantly lower 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 particularly 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 commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 10.1% and labour force increased by 6.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 3.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Caboolture - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 SA2 is below the national average. The median assessed income is $47,557 and 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.6% houses and 26.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). 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 ones at 49.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,582, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,625. Median weekly rent in Caboolture - East was $315, compared to Brisbane metro's $335. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were $375.

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

Family households constitute 70.2% of all households, including 26.7% with couples and children, 23.5% with couples but no children, and 18.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 29.8%, with lone person households at 25.2% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, lower 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, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.8% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 36 individual routes serving these stops, collectively offering 847 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 355 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 121 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual 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%. Around 60.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 61.9%. The area has a notable senior population, with 16.4% (3,267 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors largely align with the general 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 is roughly aligned with the broader region's average. 83.5% of its population are citizens, 79.7% were born in Australia, and 89.4% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Caboolture-East, comprising 43.8% of its population.

However, there's an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, which makes up 1.0% compared to 0.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (29.3%), English (29.0%), and Scottish (6.7%). Notably, New Zealanders comprise 1.1%, Maori 1.1%, and Samoans 0.6%, each slightly higher than their regional percentages of 1.1%, 1.2%, and 0.7% respectively.

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

Caboolture - East's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared 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, 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%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Caboolture - East. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 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%, an increase of 80 people.