Inglewood - Waggamba
Statistical Area - sa2

Inglewood - Waggamba has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Inglewood-Waggamba's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 4216 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 151 individuals, a rise of 3.7% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 4065 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4180 in June 2024 and the addition of 249 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person. Inglewood-Waggamba's growth rate of 3.7% since the census is within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's 4.6%, suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.6% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

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, which were released in 2023 using 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area's population is expected to decline by 476 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, led by the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to increase by 19 people over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Inglewood - Waggamba is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Inglewood-Waggamba has averaged approximately six new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 31 dwellings have been approved, with no approvals recorded so far in FY26. This area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $918,000, indicating that developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In this financial year, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Inglewood-Waggamba maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population count of 1736 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Inglewood-Waggamba should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Inglewood - Waggamba has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that are expected to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project, Inland Rail - NSW-Queensland Border to Gowrie, Goondiwindi Hydrogen, and Inland Rail - North Star to NSW-Queensland Border. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The employment environment in Inglewood - Waggamba shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Inglewood-Waggamba has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6%.

As of June 2025, there are 2,066 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, but workforce participation is lower at 56.9%. Key sectors for employment include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing (10.8 times the regional level), but underrepresentation in health care & social assistance (8.4% vs Rest of Qld's 16.1%). Employment opportunities exist locally, but many residents commute elsewhere for work.

Between Jun-25 and Jul-25, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force by 5.9%, leading to a unemployment rise of 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth in Inglewood-Waggamba estimated at approximately 4.3%% over five years and 10.2% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on the 28th of June 2022 for financial year 2021-22, Inglewood - Waggamba had a median income among taxpayers of $39,690 with the average level standing at $49,286. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2021-22, current estimates would be approximately $44,338 (median) and $55,057 (average) as of March 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes in Inglewood - Waggamba fall between the 8th and 11th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 27.4% of the population (1,155 individuals) fall within the $400 - $799 income range, unlike trends the broader area where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. While housing costs are modest with 90.8% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 15th percentile nationally.

Inglewood - Waggamba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Inglewood-Waggamba's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Inglewood-Waggamba stood at 48.9%, with mortgaged properties at 22.7% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. Weekly rent in the area was recorded at $200, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Inglewood-Waggamba's median monthly mortgage repayment was significantly lower at $867 than Australia's average of $1,863, and weekly rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Inglewood - Waggamba features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.2% of all households, including 24.9% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 32.8%, with lone person households at 30.6% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Inglewood - Waggamba faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has lower university qualification rates than the Australian average, at 12.8% compared to 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among residents with higher qualifications, at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas, both at 1.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 34.8% of residents aged 15 and above, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (25.3%). Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (12.9%), secondary education (7.1%), and tertiary education (2.4%). There are nine schools operating within the area, educating approximately 373 students. The school network consists of seven primary schools and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.8, which is lower than the regional average of 16.0, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Inglewood-Waggamba has one active public transport stop serving a mix of buses. This stop is served by two routes, offering 20 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents' access to transport is rated as limited, with an average distance of 23129 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages two trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Inglewood - Waggamba is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Inglewood-Waggamba faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~1,943 people), compared to 49.2% across Rest of Qld. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.1 and 9.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.4%, with 945 people falling into this age bracket, compared to 18.2% in Rest of Qld. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Inglewood - Waggamba placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Inglewood-Waggamba had a lower cultural diversity index, with 88.3% of its residents being Australian citizens, 93.3% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 64.0% of the population, slightly below the regional average of 64.6%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.5%), English (31.2%), and Irish (9.0%).

Some ethnic groups showed notable deviations from regional averages: German was overrepresented at 5.6%, Australian Aboriginal underrepresented at 4.9% (regional average 6.7%), and Scottish slightly overrepresented at 8.6%.

Inglewood - Waggamba hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Inglewood-Waggamba has a median age of 45, making it older than Queensland's median age of 41 and Australia's national average of 38. The most prominent age group is 55-64 years (15.1%), while the 15-24 group is relatively smaller at 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.6% to 12.1%, and the 0 to 4 cohort from 6.5% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Inglewood-Waggamba's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 35 people, reaching 118 from 87. Notably, all population growth will come from the combined 65+ age groups, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.