Inglewood - Waggamba

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 4181 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 116 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4065. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 4178 in June 2024 and an additional 262 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Inglewood-Waggamba's growth rate of 2.9% since the census places it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.8%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilized. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area's population is expected to decline by 476 persons by 2041 according to these methodologies. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow 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 averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years ending June 2021, totalling 31 homes. As of April 2026, 4 approvals have been recorded in this financial year. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $558,000, indicating that developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Inglewood - Waggamba maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. This activity is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially indicating planning constraints. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

As of April 2026, there are an estimated 1736 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Inglewood - Waggamba may see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the region. Key initiatives include Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project (2020-2023), Goondiwindi Hydrogen project (commencing 2022), MacIntyre Wind Precinct (construction starting Q2 2023), and Texas Solar Farm (scheduled for completion in late 2024). The following list details projects 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. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.9%. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 4.1%.

There are 2,078 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 0.1% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Moderate home-based work was reported by 18.4% of residents. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (10.8 times regional level), health care & social assistance (8.4%), and education & training.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 6.6%, leading to a 2.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Rest of Qld experienced lower growth rates. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Inglewood-Waggamba's mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.3% over five years and 10.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Inglewood - Waggamba SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $42,233 with an average level of $54,877. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for median income would be approximately $46,418 and average income at around $60,315 as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Inglewood - Waggamba all fall between the 8th to 10th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 27.4% of the population (1,145 individuals) fall within the $400-$799 income range, unlike trends in the broader area where 31.7% fall within the $1,500-$2,999 range. Housing costs are modest with 90.8% of income retained, however, 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 recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's composition of 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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 $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $200, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Inglewood-Waggamba's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents 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 account for the remaining 32.8%, with lone person households at 30.6% and group households comprising 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'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 prevalent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 9.5% and certificates for 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, serving a mix of buses. This stop is serviced by two routes, collectively providing 40 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is limited, with residents typically located 22664 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport is car at 84%, with 12% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 18.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 5 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,956 people), compared to 52.5% in Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and asthma (9.7%), with 65.4% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (955 people), higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.3% of its population being citizens, 93.3% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Inglewood-Waggamba, comprising 64.0% of its population, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (33.5%), English (31.2%), and Irish (9.0%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 5.6%, Australian Aboriginal at 4.9%, and Scottish at 8.6%.

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

Inglewood-Waggamba's median age is 44 years, which is slightly higher than Queensland's average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, making up 14.9% of the population, while those aged 15-24 comprise only 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.6% to 12.5%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 12.1% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.9% to 9.8%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecasted for Inglewood-Waggamba. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 37%, adding 31 residents to reach a total of 118. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 age group and those under the age of five.