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 approximately 8,940 as of February 2026, reflecting a growth of 1,041 people since the 2021 Census. The area had 7,899 residents in 2021, showing a 13.2% increase by June 2024 when the estimated resident population was 8,732. This growth included an additional 176 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 39 persons per square kilometer. Cambooya-Wyreema's growth exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a region with significant growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.3% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and 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 released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for locations outside of capital cities, with Cambooya-Wyreema expected to expand by 1,542 persons to reach 10,482 residents by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.9% over the 17-year period.

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, with an additional 22 approved so far in FY26. On average, around 3.7 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This demand has outpaced supply, potentially influencing prices and competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $355,000. In terms of commercial development, $3.2 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, highlighting the area's predominantly residential nature.

Compared to the rest of Queensland, Cambooya-Wyreema has shown moderately higher development activity, with a 24.0% increase per person over the five-year period. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. All recent building activity consists of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, Cambooya-Wyreema reflects a transitioning market with around 269 people per approval. Looking ahead, it is projected to grow by approximately 1,334 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Ladbroke Grove Estate, Gabbinbar Retirement Village, 306 Ramsay Street Residential Development, and UniSQ Aviation Education Precinct - Flight Simulator Facilities. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Cambooya-Wyreema has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 1.6% as of September 2025. This is lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%. There were 5,095 residents employed in September 2025 with a workforce participation rate of 75.4%, higher than the Rest of Qld's rate of 65.7%. According to Census responses, 9.8% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Education & training has a particularly high share of employment at 1.4 times the regional level, while accommodation & food employs only 5.1% of local workers compared to Rest of Qld's 8.3%. Employment levels increased by 4.3% and labour force increased by 4.4% in Cambooya-Wyreema during the year to September 2025, with unemployment remaining broadly flat. In contrast, employment grew by 1.7%, labour force expanded by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points in the Rest of Qld. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Cambooya-Wyreema's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Cambooya - Wyreema SA2 has a median income of $55,344 and an average income of $65,596. This is lower than the national averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) for Rest of Qld. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,829 (median) and $72,097 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Cambooya - Wyreema cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 39.1% of the community, with 3,495 individuals falling into this range. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Cambooya-Wyreema, as per the latest Census data, 96.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambooya-Wyreema stood at 29.2%, with mortgaged properties at 48.4% and rented dwellings at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, lower than Non-Metro Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in the area was $310, compared to Non-Metro Queensland's $345. Nationally, Cambooya-Wyreema's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,647 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $310 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 Rest of Qld 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 prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (31.9%). Educational participation is high, with 32.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.3% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing 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 indicates strong performance throughout Cambooya - Wyreema.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was approximately 52% of the total population (~4,639 people), slightly lagging the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions 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 Rest of Qld. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,276 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than 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 had a low cultural diversity, with 92.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 64.6%, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (32.6%), English (29.3%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher than average at 7.8%, while South African and Australian Aboriginal ancestries were slightly lower at 0.5% and 3.3%, respectively.

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 below Rest of Qld's average of 41 and substantially under Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Cambooya-Wyreema has a higher percentage of 0-4 residents at 8.0% but fewer 75-84 year-olds at 4.0%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 8.1% to 9.4%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 16.2% to 13.4%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 12.1% to 10.5%. By 2041, Cambooya-Wyreema's age composition is expected to shift notably. Leading this demographic change, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 28% (365 people), reaching 1,682 from 1,316. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group will decrease by 133 residents.