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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Cambooya - Wyreema's population is around 8,940 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,041 people (13.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,899 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,732 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 176 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 39 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Cambooya - Wyreema's 13.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 57.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth for locations outside of capital cities is projected, with the area expected to expand by 1,542 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 14.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Cambooya - Wyreema has seen around 55 new homes approved per year, with 278 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 31 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $355,000. Additionally, $3.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the rest of Qld, Cambooya - Wyreema shows moderately higher development activity (24.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. At around 269 people per approval, Cambooya - Wyreema reflects a transitioning market.

Looking ahead, Cambooya - Wyreema is expected to grow by 1,334 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 18 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ladbroke Grove Estate, Gabbinbar Retirement Village, 306 Ramsay Street Residential Development, and UniSQ Aviation Education Precinct - Flight Simulator Facilities, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 1.9%. As of December 2025, 4,928 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.2% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (73.1% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Meanwhile, accommodation & food has a limited presence with 5.1% employment compared to 8.3% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.2% combined with employment decreasing by 4.7%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.7%, the labour force expanded by 1.0%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cambooya - Wyreema. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cambooya - Wyreema's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Cambooya - Wyreema SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $55,344 and an average of $65,596 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is slightly lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,829 (median) and $72,097 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Cambooya - Wyreema cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 39.1% of locals (3,495 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure within Cambooya - Wyreema, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cambooya - Wyreema was lagging that of Regional Qld, at 29.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (48.4%) or rented (22.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional Qld average at $1,647, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Cambooya - Wyreema's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 82.8% of all households, comprising 41.0% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.2%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Regional 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.7%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (31.9%).

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 shows strong performance throughout Cambooya - Wyreema, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, while the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,639 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.2 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 69.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,276 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking 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 was found to be below average in terms 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 main religion in Cambooya - Wyreema is Christianity, which makes up 64.6% of people in the area. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cambooya - Wyreema are Australian, comprising 32.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English, comprising 29.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 7.8% of Cambooya - Wyreema (vs 4.7% regionally), South Australian at 0.5% (vs 0.5%) and Australian Aboriginal at 3.3% (vs 3.9%).

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

The 34-year median age in Cambooya - Wyreema is notably under Regional Qld's average of 41 and also substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional Qld, Cambooya - Wyreema has a higher concentration of 0 - 4 residents (8.0%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (4.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 8.1% to 9.4% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.2% to 13.4% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 12.1% to 10.5%. By 2041, Cambooya - Wyreema is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 28% (365 people), reaching 1,682 from 1,316. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group will contract by 133 residents.