Cambooya - Wyreema

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

Cambooya-Wyreema's population was around 8,992 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 1,093 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,899 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,905 in June 2025 and an additional 200 validated new addresses since the Census date. This levelled out to a density ratio of 39 persons per square kilometer. Cambooya-Wyreema's growth rate of 13.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (9.2%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 55.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. State projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied when utilized. Moving forward, demographic trends project an above median population growth for locations outside capital cities. The area is expected to expand by 1,406 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 14.7% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Cambooya - Wyreema among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Cambooya-Wyreema has seen approximately 55 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 278 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 35 approved so far in FY26. On average, 3.7 people have moved to the area per dwelling built each year over these five years.

This has resulted in a significant demand outpacing supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $355,000. In FY26, $3.2 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature.

Compared to the rest of Queensland, Cambooya-Wyreema exhibits moderately higher development activity, at 23.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY21 to FY25. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, although development activity has somewhat decreased in recent periods. All recent building activity consists of detached houses, preserving Cambooya-Wyreema's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. The area reflects a transitioning market with approximately 269 people per approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Cambooya-Wyreema to grow by 1,319 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Cambooya - Wyreema has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could affect the area. Major projects include Ladbroke Grove Estate, Gabbinbar Retirement Village, 306 Ramsay Street Residential Development, and UniSQ Aviation Education Precinct - Flight Simulator Facilities. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Cambooya - Wyreema performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Cambooya-Wyreema has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of December 2025. There are 4,928 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.2 percentage points below Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Cambooya-Wyreema stands at 72.0%, compared to Regional Queensland's 64.5%.

According to Census responses, 9.8% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the concentration in education & training is high, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services have limited presence, with only 5.1% of residents employed compared to Regional Queensland's 8.3%.

Analysis shows that during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.2%, while employment decreased by 4.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Queensland where employment grew by 0.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cambooya-Wyreema's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, although these are illustrative extrapolations based on national figures and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The median taxpayer income in Cambooya - Wyreema SA2 was $55,344 and the average was $65,596 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than national averages. In contrast, Regional Qld had a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $61,631 (median) and $73,048 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Cambooya - Wyreema cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 39.1% of locals (3,515 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Cambooya - Wyreema is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Cambooya-Wyreema, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambooya-Wyreema was at 29.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (48.4%) or rented (22.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $310, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Cambooya-Wyreema's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,647 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.8% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.2%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 19.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 31.9%. Educational participation is high, with 32.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.3% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

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Cambooya - Wyreema's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Cambooya-Wyreema based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was slightly below the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,666 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively. A total of 69.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,303 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The latest Census data sees Cambooya - Wyreema placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cambooya-Wyreema was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 92.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Cambooya-Wyreema is Christianity, comprising 64.6% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented are Australian (32.6%), English (29.3%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 7.8% in Cambooya-Wyreema compared to 4.7% regionally, while South Australian ancestry remains consistent at 0.5%. However, Australian Aboriginal ancestry is slightly underrepresented at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 3.9%.

Cambooya - Wyreema hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in Cambooya - Wyreema is 34 years, which is notably lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 years and also substantially under the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, Cambooya - Wyreema has a higher concentration of residents aged 0-4 (7.6%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.2%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 65 to 74 grew from 8.1% to 9.3%. Conversely, the population aged 5 to 14 declined from 16.2% to 14.2%, and the population aged 55 to 64 dropped from 12.1% to 10.7%. By 2041, Cambooya - Wyreema is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the population aged 25 to 34 will grow by 27%, reaching 1,653 from 1,296. Meanwhile, the population aged 15 to 24 will contract by 134 residents.