Guanaba - Springbrook
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Guanaba - Springbrook has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Guanaba - Springbrook's population is approximately 4,636 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 216 people, a rise of 4.9% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 4,420. The growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,638 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 32 since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 15.3 persons per square kilometer. Guanaba - Springbrook's growth rate of 4.9% is within 2.2 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 7.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 73.5% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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 ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected by 2041. The area is projected to gain an additional 492 persons by then, reflecting a total increase of 10.7% over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Guanaba - Springbrook when compared nationally

Guanaba-Springbrook has recorded approximately 18 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 91 homes were approved, with an additional three approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling attracted an average of 2.7 new residents per year during these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $582,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, $2.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, highlighting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Guanaba-Springbrook shows around 75% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile nationally, though building activity has increased in recent years.

All recent development has consisted of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density character by attracting space-seeking buyers. This is reflected in the ratio of approximately 191 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Guanaba-Springbrook is projected to grow by 494 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, suggesting stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Guanaba - Springbrook has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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Employment performance in Guanaba - Springbrook has been broadly consistent with national averages

Guanaba - Springbrook has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in June 2025, similar to Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. As of June 2025, 2,472 residents were employed. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, mining representation is low at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 3.6%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8% with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Guanaba - Springbrook's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Guanaba - Springbrook's median income among taxpayers is $51,147, with an average of $64,200. This aligns with national averages and compares to Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Guanaba - Springbrook would be approximately $58,302 (median) and $73,182 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Guanaba - Springbrook rank modestly between the 42nd and 49th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.7% of residents (1,515 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Guanaba-Springbrook's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Guanaba-Springbrook was 37.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.1% and rented ones at 12.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,829, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was $375, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $410. Nationally, Guanaba-Springbrook's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,829, while rents were comparable at $375.

Guanaba - Springbrook has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 75.8 percent of all households, including 32.5 percent couples with children, 32.3 percent couples without children, and 10.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2 percent, with lone person households at 21.4 percent and group households comprising 2.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of Qld.

The educational profile of Guanaba - Springbrook exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Guanaba-Springbrook trail region, as of a certain date, 22.6% of residents aged 15 years or older held university degrees compared to Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials were prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15 years or older holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (32.1%). Educational participation was high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

The region had two schools serving 43 students collectively, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1029) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focused exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity was limited at 0.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.4, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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The level of general health in Guanaba - Springbrook is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Guanaba - Springbrook shows superior health outcomes with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The private health cover rate is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area's 47%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.9%) and mental health issues (8.0%). 70.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Rest of Qld. 18.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (877 people), lower than the 21.0% in Rest of Qld. Seniors' health outcomes exceed those of the general population.

Guanaba - Springbrook ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Guanaba-Springbrook, surveyed in June 2016, had low cultural diversity with 85.5% citizens, 77.9% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (43.2%). The 'Other' category was slightly overrepresented compared to rest of Queensland (0.8% vs 0.7%).

Top ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (25.5%), and Scottish (9.4%). Notable divergences included New Zealand (1.3% vs regional 1.1%), French (0.8% vs 0.7%), and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%).

Guanaba - Springbrook hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Guanaba-Springbrook's median age is 44 years, which is slightly higher than Queensland's average of 41 years and older than Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 are notably prominent, making up 15.2% of the population, while those aged 75-84 constitute a smaller portion at 4.9%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 9.2% to 10.5%, while the percentage of individuals aged 55-64 has decreased from 17.2% to 15.2%. By 2041, significant demographic shifts are projected for Guanaba-Springbrook. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 36%, adding 187 residents to reach a total of 710. Conversely, population declines are forecasted for the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups.