Deeragun - Jensen

Population growth drivers in Deeragun - Jensen are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Deeragun - Jensen's population is around 6,806 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 732 people (12.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,074 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,661 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 199 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Deeragun - Jensen's 12.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (7.1%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 48.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 1,865 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 25.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Deeragun - Jensen has recorded around 44 residential properties granted approval per year, with 220 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 49 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.8 people moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average cost of $309,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

Relative to the Rest of Qld, Deeragun - Jensen has 69.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature, with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 184 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Deeragun - Jensen is expected to grow by 1,720 residents through to 2041 (based on 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.

Deeragun - Jensen has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Townsville Business Park (40057 Bruce Highway), Cosgrove Estate, North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) Upgrade - Mount Low to Deeragun Intersections, and Northside Square - Lot 6 (12-18 Deeragun Road), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Deeragun - Jensen has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Deeragun - Jensen has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. As of December 2025, 3,171 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% above Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is on par with Regional Qld's 65.4%. Based on Census responses, a low 4.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.5% of Deeragun - Jensen's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force increased by 0.1% while employment declined by 1.2%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 1.2 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Deeragun - Jensen. 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 Deeragun - Jensen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,702 with the average level standing at $60,797. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,123 (median) and $66,822 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Deeragun - Jensen cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 38.8% of locals (2,640 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 51st percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Deeragun - Jensen, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.6% houses and 4.4% 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 Deeragun - Jensen was lagging that of Regional Qld, at 21.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Regional Qld average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Deeragun - Jensen's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 78.7% of all households, comprising 34.5% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

Deeragun - Jensen faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (10.8%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 47.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (37.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 19 active transport stops operating within Deeragun - Jensen, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 1 individual route, collectively providing 84 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 527 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 4.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 12 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Deeragun - Jensen is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Deeragun - Jensen faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,348 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.2 and 7.8% of residents, respectively, while 69.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 11.8% of residents aged 65 and over (805 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Deeragun - Jensen is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Deeragun - Jensen was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.0% of its population being citizens, 90.9% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Deeragun - Jensen is Christianity, which makes up 49.1% 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 Deeragun - Jensen are Australian, comprising 31.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English, comprising 28.9% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 6.5% of Deeragun - Jensen (vs 3.9% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.9%) and Maori at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).

Deeragun - Jensen's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

With a median age of 33, Deeragun - Jensen is materially younger than the Regional Qld figure of 41 as well as well below Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 16.0% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 75 - 84 cohort is less prevalent at 3.2%. In the period since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 14.6% to 16.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.4% to 15.1% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Deeragun - Jensen's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 40% (432 people), reaching 1,519 from 1,086.