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Geebung has an estimated 4,657 residents, up from 4,541 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 2.6%. That puts 1,153 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Geebung stands at around 4,657 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census count of 4,541 people, this represents a gain of 116 people (2.6%). This adjustment stems from an ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,655 as of June 2025 combined with 38 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With 1,152 persons per square kilometer, the local population density aligns closely with benchmarks across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent times, population additions have been underpinned almost exclusively by overseas migration.
Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a base year are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 areas. Where coverage is unavailable or for periods post-2032, AreaSearch draws upon Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 using 2021 baseline figures. Because these state figures lack age breakdowns, proportional weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data) are applied across individual cohorts. Under this framework, long-term demographic modeling points to a slight contraction, with total residents projected to decrease by 73 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments are set to rise, spearheaded by an addition of 100 people within the 75 to 84 age cohort. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
70 new dwellings have been approved in Geebung over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Geebung have averaged approximately 14 per year, delivering 70 homes across the past 5 financial years. Over this timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of just 0.8 people per year entered the locality for every new home delivered, meaning dwelling additions are keeping pace with or exceeding demand, widening options for purchasers and supporting potential demographic expansion above baseline projections. Approvals reflect a high-end positioning, with expected construction costs averaging $595,000 per dwelling. Meanwhile, commercial building activity remains modest, with $5.4 million in commercial approvals recorded during this financial year.
On a per-capita basis, building activity in Geebung is around 68% of the level observed across Greater Brisbane, positioning the suburb in the 53rd percentile of markets assessed across the country despite a recent uptick in building rates. This lower intensity relative to broader national trends suggests an established urban environment with potential land supply limitations. Furthermore, residential development has consisted exclusively of standalone houses, reinforcing the low-density suburban landscape oriented towards spacious family dwellings. This character is underscored by an average of around 278 people per dwelling approval. Given forecasts of an unchanging or contracting local population, housing demand pressures are anticipated to ease across Geebung, likely generating favourable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Geebung
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 86 current infrastructure and development projects close to Geebung, worth an estimated $20.2 billion. 21 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies and capital works programs exert a substantial influence on local growth and market conditions. In total, 21 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch as having significant relevance to the locality, led by initiatives such as The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion, Pioneer Estate, Eden Parkside, and 705-707 Hamilton Road Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Pioneer Estate
Greystar's Pioneer Estate is a premium industrial and logistics estate comprising approximately 24,084 sqm of warehouse and office accommodation across multiple buildings. Construction has progressed with completed buildings now being actively marketed for lease, offering flexible tenancy sizes from approximately 1,552 sqm to 6,605 sqm. The estate targets a 5-Star Green Star rating and is positioned adjacent to Zillmere railway station with excellent access to the Gateway Motorway, Brisbane Airport and the Port of Brisbane.Sources: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion
The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion is a major health project delivered by Queensland Health and Metro North Health, with Hutchinson Builders leading detailed design and construction. The project delivers a new multi-storey acute services building adding 93 inpatient beds, a significantly expanded emergency department with 53 treatment bays, new operating theatres, and paediatric outpatient services. Site works and construction activities are actively underway at the Chermside campus.
Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community
A pioneering 15-hectare sustainable precinct on the former QUT campus featuring 100% net-zero energy emission homes. The project integrates the Village Heart retail hub, Rockpool's 150-bed aged care facility, a 98-place C&K childcare centre, and 'The Green' $6.5M recreation area. Recent milestones include the structural progress of 152 social and affordable housing units in partnership with SGCH and Bric Housing, and the nearing completion of the Village Heart Stage 1 retail precinct.
12 Kelso Street Build-to-Rent
A proposed 10-storey build-to-rent residential development featuring 226 studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments tailored for key worker housing. The scheme includes communal co-working spaces, landscaped ground-floor gardens, outdoor areas, and a rooftop amenity deck. The application was submitted to Brisbane City Council under development application A006388483.
Carseldine Village
Carseldine Village is an EDQ-led 5-Star Green Star sustainable masterplanned community on Brisbane's northside. The precinct includes sold-out net zero energy terrace homes, retained bushland and open space, The Green sport and recreation precinct, aged care, childcare, and a Village Heart retail, commercial, dining and lifestyle hub. Stage V civil works are complete, the first Village Heart stage is under construction, and SGCH started construction in June 2025 on 152 social and affordable apartments at 49 Plaza Place, to be operated by Bric Housing.
Brisbane Metro Northern Extension (Northern Metro)
Expansion of the Brisbane Metro rapid transit system from the CBD to Carseldine, featuring high-capacity, fully electric metro vehicles operating on a high-frequency turn-up-and-go schedule. The project utilizes the new Northern Transitway bus lanes on Gympie Road and the existing Northern Busway to serve major northern nodes including Lutwyche, Kedron, Chermside, Aspley and Carseldine. The project is currently in the business case phase, with the study scheduled for completion by mid-2028.
Northern Transitway (Kedron to Chermside)
The Northern Transitway provides dedicated bus priority infrastructure along Gympie Road between Kedron and Chermside. The initial section to Rode Road has been completed. The remaining Rode Road to Hamilton Road section has been deferred and is now being reconsidered as part of the Gympie Road Bypass and Surface Corridor Transformation planning. Current project activity is focused on business case development and corridor planning rather than active construction.
26-30 Kuran Street Development
Proposed 6-storey residential building with 29 apartments. Existing dwellings will be demolished to make way for the new development.
2,886 residents of Geebung are employed, from a labour force of 2,983. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 77.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,619, about 142% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Geebung is characterized by strong educational attainment, significant participation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 3.3%, and annual estimated employment growth of 8.3%. By March 2026, 2,886 local residents were employed. The jobless rate sits 1.1% under the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane, supported by an exceptionally high labor participation rate of 77.9% versus 70.1% across the wider capital region. At the Census, 21.1% of workers indicated they worked from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Representation in public administration & safety is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller share at 8.5%, compared to 9.4% throughout the region. Serving as a major commercial center, the suburb recorded 1.5 workers for every resident at the Census, drawing a net influx of labor from surrounding communities. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures over the twelve months to March 2026, Geebung recorded an 8.3% rise in employed persons alongside a 7.2% expansion in the labour pool, driving a 1.0 percentage points reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Greater Brisbane posted job growth of 3.2% and labour supply growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide context for local labor requirements over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these sectoral expectations against Geebung's industrial composition indicates potential local employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (noting this illustrative extrapolation applies structural weightings without modeling localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Geebung is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $956 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,095 a year against an average of $69,591. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayer earnings across the Geebung SA2 sit marginally above the national midpoint. In the Geebung SA2, taxable median income is $59,095 and the average is $69,591, relative to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at approximately $65,808 for median income and $77,497 for average income. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed in the 74th percentile nationwide.
Distribution figures show 34.5% of earners (1,606 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the 33.3% share observed across the wider region. An additional 31.0% receive more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to robust local spending capacity. Housing costs represent 14.1% of earnings, contributing to a 78th percentile ranking for disposable income and placement in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Geebung had 1,622 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that Geebung's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 96.5% and other dwellings (comprising semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings) representing 3.4%, compared with 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout Brisbane metro. Outright property ownership reached 31.6%, well above the Brisbane metro rate, while 42.7% of homes were held under a mortgage and 25.7% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs of $2,000 exceed the Brisbane metro median of $1,863 as well as the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents stand at $420, compared to $380 across Brisbane metro and $375 nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Geebung counted 1,622 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements in Geebung at 73.7%, made up of couples with children (35.8%), couples without children (24.7%), and single parent families (11.8%). Non-family dwellings make up 26.3% of occupied properties, consisting of single-occupant households at 22.0% and group households at 4.3%. With an average of 2.7 people per dwelling, typical household size exceeds the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Geebung hold a university qualification, including 21.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 944 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Geebung sits below surrounding regional levels, as 30.9% of residents aged 15+ hold higher education degrees compared to 36.5% across the SA3 area, suggesting scope for future upskilling. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 21.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are well represented, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical training in the form of certificates (22.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.6%). Formal study engagement across the suburb is considerable, with 28.2% of the local population actively attending educational institutions.
Among these students, primary education accounts for 9.6%, secondary education comprises 8.6%, and tertiary education represents 4.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Geebung means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.8% of residents in Geebung report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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An evaluation of mortality trends and long-term illness rates by AreaSearch points to notable health burdens in Geebung across multiple demographic cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage sits slightly above typical SA2 levels, encompassing approximately 54% of the community (~2,510 people). The most prevalent diagnosed conditions reported in the community are mental health issues at 9.2% and arthritis at 7.8%, while 67.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. While general wellness among working-age individuals is consistent with standard levels, older residents—comprising 14.6% of the population aged 65 and over (678 people)—face notable health obstacles, maintaining national standing in line with broader averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Geebung is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (25.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural and demographic indicators for Geebung show consistency with broader regional averages, with 81.3% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 89.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, embraced by 53.2% of people in Geebung, surpassing the 47.8% proportion recorded across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral heritage, the leading backgrounds in Geebung are English (26.6%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (10.9%). Variation also emerges across several other communities, including New Zealand ancestry at 1.1% locally (vs 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (vs 1.1%), and Samoan at 0.5% (vs 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Geebung is 38. 27.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic distribution in Geebung closely tracks the Greater Brisbane profile, with the most notable variation being just 2.0 percentage points. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the local median age at 38, matching the 2021 Census outcome and remaining 2 years older than the 36 years recorded across Greater Brisbane at that Census. The most visible shift since the Census occurred in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), which declined from 16.1% to an estimated 14.6% of the community. Looking ahead to 2041, seniors are forecast to generate the bulk of growth by adding 172 residents (25%) to total 851, while cohorts covering children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Geebung
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 38 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,541 at the 2021 Census → 4,657 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (302021030). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.