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Karalee - Barellan Point has an estimated 7,347 residents, up from 6,694 at the 2021 Census — a change of 653 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years. That puts 383 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Karalee - Barellan Point stands at approximately 7,347 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 653 individuals (9.8%) from the 6,694 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is derived from the June 2025 ABS estimate of 7,320 residents alongside 43 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level yields a density of 382 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living and room for expansion. The local growth rate of 9.8% outpaced the countrywide figure of 9.3%, placing it among the faster growing territories in the region.
The primary contributor to this growth was natural increase, accounting for roughly 37.9% of the gains, with positive contributions also coming from interstate and overseas migration. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this coverage or for projections beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Because the state-level data lacks age breakdowns, AreaSearch estimates cohort sizes by applying proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, the population is projected to grow at a rate slightly below the national median, increasing by 957 residents to 2041, which corresponds to a 12.7% gain over 16 years from the latest annual ERP figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
168 new dwellings have been approved in Karalee - Barellan Point over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 38, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Karalee - Barellan Point has recorded an average of 33 residential building approvals annually, with 168 completions over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 35 recorded in FY-26. Because an average of 5.3 new residents have arrived per completed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outstripping supply, which tends to elevate values and heighten buyer rivalry. The average construction cost for these new buildings is $220,000, which is under the regional standard and indicates relative affordability for purchasers. Development volume in Karalee - Barellan Point is substantially lower than in Greater Brisbane, tracking 57.0% below the regional per capita benchmark.
This limited supply of new dwellings generally bolsters the value of pre-existing homes. Furthermore, recent construction consists entirely of separate houses, preserving the established low density suburban layout suited for families. The ratio of 393 people for each building approval highlights the quiet, slow-paced construction environment of the suburb. Long-term forecasts suggest the population of Karalee - Barellan Point will increase by 930 residents by 2041, based on recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to keep pace with demand, supporting favorable buyer dynamics and potentially allowing population growth to outstrip current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Karalee - Barellan Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Karalee - Barellan Point, worth an estimated $220 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.58 billion. 9 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in transport, construction projects, and zoning policy significantly shape local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 major projects with potential local impact. The most significant of these include the Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade, Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion, and Woodlinks Village, with details provided on the most relevant schemes.
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Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Warrego Highway and Mount Crosby Road interchange at Chuwar, including a new interchange at the future Moggill Pocket Arterial location, a new dual-lane bridge connecting Karalee via Junction Road, service roads with active transport paths, and minor upgrades to Mount Crosby Road. Complementary works involve rehabilitation and re-decking of the westbound Bremer River Bridge at Karalee to extend its service life and lift existing speed restrictions. The project is jointly funded 50:50 by the Australian and Queensland governments.Detailed design is underway, with additional ecological surveys required under the EPBC Act delaying the construction timeline.
Citiswich Business Park
Queensland's largest industrial development, Citiswich Business Park is a 350-hectare master-planned estate at Bundamba in the logistics hub of Brisbane's south-western corridor. Developed by Walker Corporation, the estate provides serviced industrial land and facilities for logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and wholesale retail. Active staged expansion continues with Stage 6 sub-stages (6C1, 6C2, 6D) and Stage 7 (67.3 ha footprint north of Warrego Highway at Riverview) underway, alongside the $45 million SmartStores workstore development under construction at 183 Hume Drive.
Riverview Townhomes and Apartments
Residential development approved for 115 townhomes, 3 retail tenancies, and 4 apartments. Total development costs of $53.45 million.
Munro Development
Azure is building the Munro development at Bundamba, comprising 100 homes.
Bundamba Creek Environmental Restoration & Linear Park
A multi-stage environmental restoration program along Bundamba Creek jointly funded by the Australian Government's Urban Rivers and Catchments Program ($3M) and Ipswich City Council ($1M). Works include streambank stabilisation, erosion control, weed removal, native revegetation and habitat enhancement across priority sites including Jack Barkley Park at North Booval. Since September 2024, over 781 metres of creek bank and more than one hectare of riparian land have been restored, with nearly 50,000 native plants installed. The broader program also incorporates Ironpot Creek and Woogaroo Creek.Longer-term plans include creation of a continuous linear park and shared pathway with boardwalks and community recreation areas.
Australia Post Parcel Facility
Australia Post's Brisbane Parcel Facility in Redbank is the largest parcel processing and delivery centre in the southern hemisphere, featuring cutting-edge technology including robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, and an automated parcel picker. It covers 50,000 sq m, can process up to 700,000 parcels per day at peak, and employs 500 staff.
Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion
Expansion of the Bundamba Industrial Precinct to deliver new serviced industrial lots, road and utility infrastructure, and improved freight access including integration with the Bundamba Bypass and surrounding transport network. The project continues to be identified by Ipswich City Council as a strategic employment and industrial growth area.
Bundamba Heritage Precinct Restoration
Restoration and preservation of historic Bundamba colliery buildings and mining heritage structures. Includes interpretation centre, heritage trails, and community education programs. $5.6 million heritage project.
4,429 residents of Karalee - Barellan Point are employed, from a labour force of 4,496. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 78.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,553, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Karalee - Barellan Point is highly qualified, with strong representation in key service sectors, a low unemployment rate of 1.5%, and an estimated employment expansion of 10.6% over the preceding year. By March 2026, 4,429 citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.8% below the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. The participation rate is exceptionally high at 78.6%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census records show a moderate 18.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The major employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Public administration & safety shows a particularly high concentration, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area is predominantly residential and provides few local jobs relative to its working population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment expand by 10.6% and the labor force grow by 10.1%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce to model future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ by industry. Extrapolating these industry trends to the local employment structure suggests a 6.3% growth in employment over five years and a 13.2% increase over ten years, assuming no localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Karalee - Barellan Point is $2,482 a week (about $129,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,019 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,862 a year against an average of $70,066. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on the latest postcode statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Karalee - Barellan Point SA2 recorded a median income of $61,862 and an average of $70,066. This is slightly higher than the national average, and compares to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $68,890 for the median and $78,025 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes fell within the 80th to 90th national percentiles.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 33.8% of taxpayers (2,483 people), which is close to the 33.3% regional average. Economic strength is indicated by 37.9% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins strong consumer demand. After meeting housing expenses, households retain 86.7% of their income, indicating solid disposable funds, and the area ranks in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Karalee - Barellan Point had 2,163 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,057 a month, a total housing cost higher than 76% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing in Karalee - Barellan Point consists of 98.5% standalone houses and 1.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in Greater Brisbane. Home ownership is higher than the Brisbane metro average at 28.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (59.0%) or tenants (12.8%). The median mortgage repayment is $2,057 per month, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent is $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380 and the national figures of $1,863 and $375, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Karalee - Barellan Point counted 2,163 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,374 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up 86.6% of the community, comprising couples with children at 47.2%, couples without children at 30.8%, and single parents at 8.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.4%, with single-person households at 12.0% and group housing at 1.4%. The average household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.8% of adults in Karalee - Barellan Point hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 563 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,041 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in Karalee - Barellan Point are lower than the regional average, with 23.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. This indicates potential for educational development. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical credentials are held by 42.0% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (28.9%). Enrolment rates are high, with 31.3% of the population engaged in formal study. This student cohort comprises 12.1% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, and 4.7% in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Karalee - Barellan Point means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.0% of residents in Karalee - Barellan Point report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Karalee - Barellan Point exhibits positive health statistics based on mortality rates and disease prevalence analyzed by AreaSearch, with disease rates remaining low overall, although elevated above the national average for older, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above average at approximately 54% of the population, which equates to roughly 3,960 people. The most prevalent health issues are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.8% and 8.2% of the population. A total of 70.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Health metrics for working-age residents are standard. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.5% of the population (1,067 people), and while this group faces some health challenges, their outcomes rank better nationally than the younger demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Karalee - Barellan Point is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Karalee - Barellan Point is lower than average, with 83.2% of residents born in Australia, 91.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 52.8% of the population compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. The primary ancestries recorded are English (30.9%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (8.6%). Some European backgrounds show higher concentrations compared to the wider region, with German ancestry at 6.3% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Karalee - Barellan Point is 38. 21.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 in Karalee - Barellan Point is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36, but matches the national figure of 38. The 5 - 14 cohort is highly represented at 16.2% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 8.5%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 11.9% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 25 - 34 bracket fell from 10.5% to 8.5%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.7% to 5.7%.
Looking to 2041, forecasts indicate the 75 to 84 cohort will increase by 77% (237 people), from 308 to 546, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts will experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Karalee - Barellan Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 43 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,694 at the 2021 Census → 7,347 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (310031289). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.