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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kallangur's population is around 23,516 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,767 people (8.1%) 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 population level equates to a density ratio of 2,124 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kallangur's 8.1% growth since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 41.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Regarding demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 6,995 persons by 2041 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 around 72 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling 360 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 4 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new homes are being built at an average value of $200,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. There have also been $142,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Kallangur shows substantially reduced construction (57.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 30.0% detached dwellings and 70.0% medium and high-density housing. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 74.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 331 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Bruce Highway (Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue) Upgrade - Stage 1, the Attraction of Affordable Social Housing Development Policy (City of Moreton Bay), the Kallangur Residential Towers Redevelopment, and the Kallangur Childcare Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Kallangur possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 10.7%, and 1.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,850 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 6.6% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. Based on Census responses, a low 12.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.0% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1% while the labour force increased by 1.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kallangur. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kallangur's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Kallangur SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,688 with the average level standing at $55,237. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $54,612 (median) and $60,711 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Kallangur, between the 33rd and 35th percentiles. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 36.6% of locals (8,606 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Kallangur, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 74.3% houses and 25.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kallangur lagged that of Brisbane metro, at 21.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (44.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Brisbane metro average at $1,545, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Kallangur's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 70.1% of all households, comprising 28.1% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (13.5%) substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.8%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 62 active transport stops operating within Kallangur, comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 36 individual routes, collectively providing 2,470 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 234 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 12.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Critical health challenges are evident across Kallangur, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~11,146 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 12.1 and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 61.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,800 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.4% of its population being citizens, 79.2% born in Australia, and 90.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Kallangur is Christianity, which makes up 45.9% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kallangur are English, comprising 30.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 7.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Kallangur (vs 0.9% regionally), Maori at 1.6% (vs 1.1%) and New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 1.0%).

Kallangur's population is younger than the national pattern

Kallangur's median age of 36 years stands equal to Greater Brisbane's 36, though somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 55 - 64 age group shows strong representation at 11.2% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is less prevalent at 13.9%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 6.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.0% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 15.9% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Kallangur. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 1,172 people (41%) from 2,859 to 4,032. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 9% (133 people).