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

Deeragun - Jensen's population is approximately 6,876 as of May 2026. This figure represents a 13.2% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,074 people. The growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 6,770 in June 2025 and an additional 215 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 312 persons per square kilometer. Deeragun - Jensen's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (7.1%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.8% 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. 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 for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as base year. Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Deeragun - Jensen expected to expand by 1,715 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 23.4% over the 16-year period.

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

Jensen in Deeragun has seen approximately 44 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 220 homes were approved, with a further 66 approved in FY-26.

On average, about 2.8 people moved to the area per new home constructed during these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost of new homes was approximately $309,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Deeragun - Jensen has 68.0% more new home approvals per person, providing buyers with greater choice. All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 184 people per dwelling approval in the location, reflecting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Deeragun - Jensen is expected to grow by 1,609 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Deeragun - Jensen has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Twelve projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include Townsville Business Park at 40057 Bruce Highway, Cosgrove Estate, North Townsville Road upgrade from Mount Low to Deeragun intersections, and Northside Square - Lot 6 at 12-18 Deeragun Road. The following list details those considered most relevant:.

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

Deeragun - Jensen has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. As of December 2025, 3,171 residents are employed, resulting in an unemployment rate of 4.9%.

This rate is 0.9% higher than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%, while workforce participation is at par with Regional Queensland's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 4.9% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.5% of Deeragun - Jensen's workforce compared to Regional Queensland's 4.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year ending December 2025, the labour force in Deeragun - Jensen increased by 0.1%, while employment declined by 1.2%. This led to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Queensland recorded employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Deeragun - Jensen. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, 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.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Deeragun - Jensen SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,702 and an average income of $60,797. Nationally, these figures are lower than the averages of $53,146 and $66,593 for Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates project median income to be approximately $60,916 and average income to be around $67,704 by March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Deeragun - Jensen cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 38.8% of locals (2,667 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which is similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 15.1% of income, but strong earnings 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 in Deeragun-Jensen, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deeragun-Jensen stood at 21.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented dwellings at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in the area was recorded at $310, compared to Regional Queensland's figure of $345. Nationally, Deeragun-Jensen's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 comprise 78.7% of all households, including 34.5% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 15.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5 people.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 10.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 47.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (37.7%).

Educational participation is 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

Deeragun - Jensen has 19 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops serviced by a single route, offering 84 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 527 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, predominantly using cars (95%). The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The 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 faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age cohorts but more so among older adults. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 3,382 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.2%) and asthma (7.8%), while 69.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over (820 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to 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 has a low cultural diversity, with 91.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 90.9% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 49.1%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.5%), English (28.9%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 6.5% (regional average: 3.9%), New Zealand representation is the same at 0.9%, and Maori representation is slightly lower at 0.7%.

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

Deeragun-Jensen has a median age of 33, which is younger than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.7%, compared to Regional Queensland, while the 75-84 cohort comprises 3.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.5% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 17.4% to 15.7%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Deeragun-Jensen's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 394 people and reaching 1,435 from its current total of 1,040. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 6%, an increase of 54 people.