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Deeragun - Jensen has an estimated 6,879 residents, up 13.3% since the 2021 Census, with 63 projects tracked in the area around Deeragun - Jensen.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Deeragun - Jensen Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 1,118 kilometres northwest from Brisbane CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 6,879 as of Aug 2026, following estimated growth of 805 people (13.3%) from the 2021 Census count of 6,074 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 6,770 as of June 2025 and 231 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area has strong population growth drivers and development activity, a high share of mortgage holders, notable representation of children aged 5 to 14 and an elevated proportion aged 0 to 4. Detached housing predominates, alongside a pronounced public administration employment base.
The area's population includes a high proportion of children and shows strong expansion patterns, while educational attainment is typically lower. Deeragun - Jensen combines a serene setting and natural beauty with rural character and modern amenities, including parks, recreational facilities, walking trails and nearby mountain views.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 3,561 in 2001 and 6,770 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 6,879 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 16%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 38.8%.
Deeragun - Jensen ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally for development activity and the 78th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Deeragun - Jensen is $533 a week, up 8.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 17% below Regional Qld.
17% below Regional Qld on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $280 in 2017, $533 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $244 in 2017, $419 in 2025. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $533 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +8.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $533 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Townsville | $523 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Townsville, over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional Qld | $640 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional Qld, over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 63 projects in and around Deeragun - Jensen, 25 of them under construction.
A significant 25.48-hectare master planned development comprising 47 light and service industry lots and a large format retail precinct.
Fully leased large format retail investment (Lot 6) within the Northside Square precinct.
Intersection and corridor upgrades on North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) between Mount Low and Deeragun to improve safety and reduce…
Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches is an approved premium over-50s land lease lifestyle community developed by Lincoln Place in Mount…
Small hillside house-and-land estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches. The limited 25-lot release offered elevated blocks (approx.
Oreana Property Group has lodged plans with Townsville City Council, in May 2026, for a retail precinct on Market Street at Burdell in the…
Sanctum is a large-scale master-planned residential community in Townsville's Northern Beaches growth corridor, approximately 25 minutes…
North Shore is a 1,000-hectare masterplanned community in Townsville's northern growth corridor at Burdell, acquired by Oreana from…
Sanctum is a 700-hectare masterplanned community in Townsville's Northern Beaches corridor, ultimately delivering around 4,800 lots.
The $12.4 million Burdell Ambulance Station is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 10-bay vehicle depot and a two-story clinical…
Master-planned residential community by Parkside Land featuring multiple district villages across 250ha.
North Shore Residences is one of Heran Building Groups newest residential developments located in the quickly growing Townsville suburb of…
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Estimated completion year of the 18 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 1, 2027 7, 2028 4, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 4 substantial development applications lodged in and around Deeragun - Jensen over the past 5 years, 1 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 4 tracked applications: 1 approved, 0 under assessment, 3 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 7.0 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 45 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 include: Townsville Business Park (Shaw Business Park) (Approved); North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) Upgrade - Mount Low to Deeragun Intersections (Planning); Treetops at Oakdale Heights (Completed); Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches (Approved); and Sanctum Master Planned Community (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Health & Medical, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Deeragun - Jensen among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 area has seen 123 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Deeragun - Jensen SA2's current population of 6,879 has been supported by 45 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Deeragun - Jensen SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 45, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 has grown by approximately 675 people, while 225 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,879 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +13.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 312 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 37th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 6,074 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 805 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 22.02 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 was estimated to be approximately 6,879 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 6,770 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The deeragun - jensen sa2 has added approximately 805 people and shown a 13.25% increase from the 6,074 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is estimated at 312 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.6% per annum.
Population growth in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (51.8%), Natural increase (36.5%), Overseas migration (11.7%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 51.8% of overall population gains.
Deeragun - Jensen's young demographic places it in the bottom 12% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 12th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 50.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 33 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 at 33 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 33 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 33 years as at August 2026, Deeragun - Jensen is 8 years younger than the Regional Qld 2021 Census average (41 years) and 5 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 compared to the Regional Qld region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 compared to the Regional Qld region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 3.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional Qld. The most over-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (7.6% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.8% vs 2.3%) and 75-84 year-olds (3.6% vs 7.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 23.7% of the population in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.2% of the population in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $58,143 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 45th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $65,123 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,735 | 2021 Census, weekly | 49th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $849 | 2021 Census, weekly | 58th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,942 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is approximately $62,277. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $58,143.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is approximately $69,753. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $65,123.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is approximately $62,277 compared to $60,755 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $58,143 and $56,722 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is approximately $69,753 compared to $76,631 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,123 and $71,544 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Deeragun - Jensen SA2's households (~38.9% / 799 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 38.9% of households. In comparison, Regional Qld's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.7% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is $1,735/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is $1,942/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is $849/wk.
The Deeragun - Jensen SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $58,143 and an average of $65,123 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $56,722 and average income of $71,544. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $62,277 (median) and $69,753 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is $6,384 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The deeragun - jensen sa2's disposable income is $6,384 compared to $5,480 for Regional Qld, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in Deeragun - Jensen shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 63.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,197 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 5,965 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,352 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 has approximately 3,197 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 stands at 4.6%, which is 0.8 percentage points above Regional Qld's rate of 3.8%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.7% of employment), construction (12.4%), and retail trade (11.2%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is 63.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional Qld average of 64.2%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional Qld.
The deeragun - jensen sa2 shows notable specialisation in public administration & safety, which employs 9.6% of the local workforce compared to 5.9% across Regional Qld. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The deeragun - jensen sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 0.8% decline, ranking 23rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Deeragun - Jensen faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 10.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 37.7% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 41.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 32.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 14.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
10.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in Regional Qld.
41.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.2% in Regional Qld.
The deeragun - jensen sa2 ranks in the 24th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 are: Certificate (37.7%), Advanced Diploma (9.7%), Bachelor Degree (8.3%).
32.5% of the population in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 14.2% in primary school, 9.0% in secondary school, 3.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is 960, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,419 students.
The deeragun - jensen sa2 includes 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools.
Deeragun - Jensen features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional Qld.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 18.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 34.5% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.1% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 15.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,056 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,328 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 78.7% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 had 2,056 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 13.2% to an estimated 2,328 households today.
The average household size in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.5 in Regional Qld and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 78.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (18.3%), group households (3.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,618 family households, couples with children account for 34.5% of all households, couples without children at home 27.1%, and single parent families 15.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Qld, the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 78.7% (versus 70.4% in Regional Qld). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 18.3% compared to 25.6% in Regional Qld. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Regional Qld average of 1.7. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 43.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 40.1% have never married. This compares to 45.1% married and 35.6% never married across Regional Qld.
Single-person households represent 18.3% of all households in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, notably lower than the average for Regional Qld of 25.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.1% of households, below the Regional Qld average of 4.0%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Deeragun - Jensen is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 96.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 90.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
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.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Deeragun - Jensen, at 49.1% of people, although more residents (49.3%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 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 Regional Qld's 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% across Regional Qld), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.9%) and Maori at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).
9.1% of the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 19.8% across Regional Qld.
4.0% of the population in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 9.6% in Regional Qld.
6.5% of the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 3.9% in Regional Qld.
91.0% of the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 84.9% in Regional Qld.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Deeragun - Jensen is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional Qld.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 21.7% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 95.6% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 30th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 47.1% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $310 | 2021 Census, weekly | 29th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 16th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, 21.7% of homes are owned outright, 47.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 31.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 95.6% of dwellings in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 are houses.
In the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, 1.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 stands at 21.7%, compared to 33.4% in Regional Qld.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is $1,517, compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is $1,134, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 20.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 20.2% of income on repayments (vs 25.3% in Regional Qld), while renters spend 17.9% of income on rent (vs 22.9% in Regional Qld).
The dwelling mix in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 consists of 95.6% detached houses, 2.4% semi-detached dwellings, 1.0% apartments, and 1.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Deeragun - Jensen consumes approximately 15.1% of median household income ($7,513 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Deeragun - Jensen show attached dwellings contributing 11% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 89% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Deeragun - Jensen is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 29th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.0% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.8% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
Around 50.0% of people in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Regional Qld.
In the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, 6.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.3% of people in Regional Qld require similar assistance.
7.8% of people in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.4% of the population across Regional Qld is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 population, while in Regional Qld, 4.2% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.4% of people in the Deeragun - Jensen SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional Qld,4.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Deeragun - Jensen SA2, 50.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Qld sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 29 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 29th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 19 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 19th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 84 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 9th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 362 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 1 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 4.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 19 public transport stops within the Deeragun - Jensen SA2.
The Deeragun - Jensen SA2 has 84 weekly trips across 1 routes, averaging 12 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 527 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 837 m away and the nearest school 977 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 19 stops nearby, 84 weekly trips, access rating 29 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 66 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 66th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 837 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 977 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 9.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 10.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 10.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Deeragun - Jensen among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Deeragun - Jensen has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Deeragun - Jensen is $533 a week, +8.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
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 young demographic places it in the bottom 12% of areas nationwide.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in Deeragun - Jensen shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
Deeragun - Jensen faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Deeragun - Jensen features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional Qld.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional Qld.
Health performance in Deeragun - Jensen is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Deeragun - Jensen has an estimated 6,879 residents, up 13.3% since the 2021 Census, with 63 projects tracked in the area around Deeragun - Jensen.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Deeragun - Jensen.
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Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (318021583). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Deeragun - Jensen from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Deeragun - Jensen with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
