Guanaba - Springbrook

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 around 4,636 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 216 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,420 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,638 in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 15.3 persons per square kilometer. Guanaba-Springbrook's growth rate of 4.9% since the census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.1%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 73.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected. The area is expected to increase by 492 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.7% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Guanaba - Springbrook has recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 91 homes were approved, with a further three approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, 2.7 new residents per dwelling have been recorded, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $582,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $2.6 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Guanaba - Springbrook shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile nationally, though building activity has accelerated recently.

All recent development has been detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 191 people per dwelling approval, Guanaba - Springbrook shows characteristics of a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Guanaba - Springbrook is expected to grow by 494 residents through to 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Guanaba - Springbrook has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects likely impacting the area. Major projects include Serenity Estate, Mooyumbin Creek Riparian Restoration, Highland Park Investigation Area, and The Summit Highland Park. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Guanaba - Springbrook has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Guanaba - Springbrook has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year.

There were 2,450 residents employed at this time, while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in construction with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while mining shows lower representation at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 3.6%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Guanaba - Springbrook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation 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 financial year 2022 indicates Guanaba - Springbrook SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,147 and an average of $64,200. These figures align with national averages. Rest of Qld's median was $50,780 and average was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $58,302 (median) and $73,182 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data ranks Guanaba - Springbrook modestly across household, family, and personal incomes, between the 41st and 49th percentiles. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 with 32.7% of residents (1,515 people), consistent with surrounding regions at 31.7%. Post-housing, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking is 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 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. Weekly rent was recorded at $375, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $410 and the national average of $375 for rents. Nationally, Guanaba - Springbrook's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Queensland.

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

Guanaba's educational qualifications, as of Springbrook trail regional benchmarks, show that 22.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (15.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 44.0% of residents holding such qualifications: advanced diplomas at 11.9%, certificates at 32.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.6% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.2% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

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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 younger and older age groups exhibiting low prevalence of common health conditions.

The private health cover rate is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area's rate (~2,406 people). Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.9% and 8.0% of residents respectively. 70.2% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 68.5% across Rest of Qld. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (877 people), lower than the 21.0% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population's health 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 below-average cultural diversity, with 85.5% citizens, 77.9% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 43.2%. The 'Other' category had a slight overrepresentation at 0.8%, compared to 0.7% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (33.4%), Australian (25.5%), and Scottish (9.4%). Notable divergences included New Zealand (1.3% vs regional 1.1%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%), and German (5.4% vs 4.8%).

Guanaba - Springbrook hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Guanaba - Springbrook's median age is 44 years, which is marginally above the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 years are particularly prominent, making up 15.2% of the population, while the 75-84 year-olds comprise a smaller proportion at 4.9%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has grown from 9.2% to 10.5%, while the 55-64 age group has declined from 17.2% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for Guanaba - Springbrook in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth occurring in the 25-34 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 36%, adding 187 residents to reach a total of 710. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 55-64 and 15-24 age cohorts.