Guanaba - Springbrook
Statistical Area - sa2

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 4,646 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 226 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,420. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 4,638 in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 15.3 persons per square kilometer. Guanaba-Springbrook's 5.1% growth since census is within 2.0 percentage points of its SA3 area's 7.1%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 73.5% to overall population gains during 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, Guanaba-Springbrook is expected to increase by approximately 492 persons to reach a total of 5,138 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 10.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Guanaba-Springbrook has seen approximately 18 residential properties granted approval each year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, showing 91 homes over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with three recorded so far in FY26. An average of 2.7 people per year have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $806,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Guanaba-Springbrook records about three-quarters the building activity per person, while it places among the 70th percentile of areas assessed nationally, though construction activity has intensified recently. All new construction has been standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 191 people per dwelling approval, Guanaba-Springbrook shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Guanaba-Springbrook will gain 484 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 49 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Serenity Estate, Mooyumbin Creek Riparian Restoration, Pacific Motorway Upgrade - Merrimac to Mudgeeraba, and The Summit Highland Park. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Guanaba - Springbrook maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Guanaba - Springbrook has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. In June 2025, 2,472 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, similar to Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area has a high specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while mining shows lower representation at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 3.6%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis by AreaSearch. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels 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% and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 the financial year 2022 shows 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 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,136 for the median and $71,718 for the average as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Guanaba - Springbrook rank modestly, between the 42nd and 49th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.7% of residents (1,519 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing, 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

In Guanaba - Springbrook, as recorded in the latest Census, 97.2% of dwellings were houses while 2.8% comprised semi-detached units, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Guanaba - Springbrook stood at 37.5%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with mortgaged properties 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. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent was recorded at $375, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $410. Nationally, Guanaba - Springbrook's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

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

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

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

Educational qualifications in Guanaba-Springbrook show 22.6% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (32.1%). Educational participation is high at 27.6%, with 10.2% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Numinbah Valley State School and Springbrook State School serve 43 students collectively, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1029) with balanced opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, while secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is 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 residents experiencing low rates of common ailments.

Its private health cover rate is around 52%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area (~2,411 people). The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (8.9%) and mental health issues (8.0%). About 70.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Rest of Qld. The area has 18.9% residents aged 65 and over (879 people), lower than the state's average of 21.0%. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, exceeding general population metrics.

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 showed cultural diversity below average, with 85.5% citizens, 77.9% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated religiously, at 43.2%. Notably, 'Other' religion was slightly overrepresented compared to rest of Queensland (0.8% vs 0.7%).

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (33.4%), Australian (25.5%), and Scottish (9.4%). Some ethnicities showed notable differences: New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.3%, French at 0.8%, and Welsh at 0.8%.

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

Guanaba - Springbrook's median age is 44 years, which is marginally higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 years are particularly prominent, comprising 15.2% of the population, while those aged 75-84 years form a comparatively smaller group at 4.9%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 years has increased from 9.2% to 10.5%, while the 55-64 age cohort has decreased from 17.2% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Guanaba - Springbrook, with the strongest growth projected for the 25-34 age group, which is expected to grow by 35%, adding 185 residents to reach a total of 710. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts.