Inglewood - Waggamba

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

Inglewood-Waggamba's population is 4,238 as of November 2025, showing an increase of 173 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 4,065. This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 4,181 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer. Inglewood-Waggamba's 4.3% growth since the Census compares favourably with its SA3 area's 5.2%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.6% to overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. By 2041, projections indicate a decline of 476 persons overall. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group by 19 people.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 31 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, providing good options for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $558,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end developments.

This financial year has seen $1.6 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Inglewood - Waggamba maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional trends. However, this activity is below average nationally, potentially due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has solely consisted of detached houses, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to families seeking space.

The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 1736 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. With stable or declining population expected, Inglewood - Waggamba may experience reduced housing pressure, presenting potential buying opportunities.

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

AreaSearch has identified 15 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project starting on 20th April 2023, Goondiwindi Hydrogen expected to commence in late 2024, Inland Rail - North Star to NSW-Queensland Border scheduled for completion by end of 2025, and MacIntyre Wind Precinct planned for start in early 2026. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Inglewood - Waggamba demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Inglewood-Waggamba has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 4.1%. As of September 2025, 2,078 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 56.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing (10.8 times the regional level), health care & social assistance (8.4%), and education & training. Many residents commute elsewhere for work.

In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 6.6%, leading to a 2.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Meanwhile, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-2025 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Inglewood-Waggamba's employment could grow by 4.3% over five years and 10.2% over ten years.

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 for financial year 2022, Inglewood - Waggamba SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $39,690 with the average level standing at $49,286. This is lower than national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 for Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $45,243 (median) and $56,181 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Inglewood - Waggamba all fall between the 8th and 10th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 27.4% of the population (1,161 individuals) fall within the $400-$799 income range, contrasting with broader trends where 31.7% fall within the $1500-$2999 range. Housing costs are modest with 90.8% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 14th percentile nationally.

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

Inglewood-Waggamba's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 96.5% houses and 3.5% 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 dwellings at 22.7% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was $200, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Inglewood-Waggamba's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 32.8%, with lone person households at 30.6% and group households comprising 2.1%. 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's university qualification rate is 12.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 25.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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 operating. This stop serves a mix of bus routes. There are two individual routes that collectively provide 20 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is limited in the area, with residents typically located 23129 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 2 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 (~1,953 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. In terms of demographics, 22.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (950 people), higher than the 18.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average, performing 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 relatively low cultural diversity, with 88.3% of its population being Australian citizens, 93.3% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 64.0% of people in Inglewood-Waggamba, compared to 64.6% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.5%), English (31.2%), and Irish (9.0%).

However, there were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: German was overrepresented at 5.6%, Australian Aboriginal underrepresented at 4.9% compared to regional figures of 6.7%, and Scottish slightly overrepresented at 8.6%.

Inglewood - Waggamba hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Inglewood - Waggamba has a median age of 45, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and also above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 make up 15.1%, while those aged 15-24 are smaller at 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.6% to 12.1%, and the 0 to 4 cohort has grown 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%, reaching 118 from 87. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all total population growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.