Kallangur

Population growth drivers in Kallangur are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Kallangur's population is around 23,516 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,767 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,749 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,364 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 208 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,124 persons per square kilometer. Kallangur's growth rate of 8.1% since census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 41.2%.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecast, with Kallangur expected to expand by 6,995 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 29.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Kallangur among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Kallangur has recorded approximately 72 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 360 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4 new residents per year settle in every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $200,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In the current financial year, commercial approvals amount to $142,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus in Kallangur. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kallangur shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 57.0% fewer approvals per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This trend is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. New building activity comprises 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% medium to high-density housing, indicating a shift towards denser development to cater to diverse housing needs. The location currently has approximately 331 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for future growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kallangur is projected to add 6,843 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Future projections show Kallangur adding 6,843 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kallangur has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Bruce Highway upgrade from Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue in stage one, the City of Moreton Bay's affordable social housing development policy, the Kallangur Residential Towers redevelopment, and the Kallangur Childcare Centre construction. The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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The labour market performance in Kallangur lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Kallangur has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 11.1%.

This figure shows an employment growth of 2.9% over the past year. There are 11,854 residents currently employed. The unemployment rate is 7.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Kallangur is similar to Greater Brisbane's at 70.7%.

According to Census responses, only 12.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Retail trade shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.0%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 5.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kallangur's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. These figures are based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and do not take into account localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2023 shows Kallangur SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $49,688 and an average income of $55,237. Nationally, the median was $58,236 and the average was $72,799. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, estimated incomes are approximately $54,612 (median) and $60,711 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Kallangur's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 33rd and 35th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 36.6% of locals (8,606 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to surrounding regions where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Income remaining after housing costs ranks at the 28th percentile with only 80.8% left.

Kallangur is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kallangur's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.3% houses and 25.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kallangur was at 21.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.0% and rented ones at 44.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,545, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Kallangur was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kallangur's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Kallangur features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.1% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up 29.9%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Kallangur fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.5%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high at 29.3%, comprising primary education (10.9%), secondary education (8.1%), and tertiary education (3.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kallangur has 62 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,470 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 234 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward, predominantly by car (86%), while 8% use the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 12.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 352 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Kallangur is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kallangur faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% of the total population (~11,146 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (12.1%) and asthma (9.6%), while 61.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Kallangur has 16.2% of its population aged 65 and over (3,800 people), with senior health outcomes broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kallangur records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kallangur's cultural diversity was comparable to the broader area, with 85.4% of residents being citizens, 79.2% born in Australia, and 90.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Kallangur's religious landscape, practiced by 45.9%. The 'Other' religion category was slightly underrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (1.0% vs 1.3%).

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (7.4%). Notably, Samoan (1.5%) and Maori (1.6%) were overrepresented in Kallangur compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. New Zealand ancestry was also slightly overrepresented at 1.3%.

Kallangur's population is younger than the national pattern

Kallangur's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 11.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 13.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has risen from 4.4% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 12.0%, and the 25-34 group has fallen from 15.9% to 14.5%. By 2041, projections show significant demographic shifts in Kallangur. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 1,172 people (41%), reaching 4,032 from the current 2,859. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is projected to increase modestly by 9%, adding 133 people.