Karalee - Barellan Point

Karalee - Barellan Point lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Karalee-Barellan Point's population was 6,694 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is estimated to be around 7,257, an increase of 563 people (8.4%). This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an ERP of 7,212 in June 2024 and 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 377 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, the area has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 3%. Interstate migration contributed around 46.6% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas until 2032 and Queensland State Government's projections thereafter. For age category splits, proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied when state projections are used. By 2041, Karalee-Barellan Point is projected to have a population of 8,865, an increase of 15.5% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Karalee - Barellan Point when compared nationally

Karalee - Barellan Point has averaged approximately 33 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 168 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY-26 to date.

This results in an average of 6.2 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. The demand for housing significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $220,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Karalee - Barellan Point has seen significantly less development activity, with 56.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average.

This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. The estimated population in Karalee - Barellan Point is 386 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is forecasted to gain 1,126 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Karalee - Barellan Point 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 three projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade, Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion, and Woodlinks Village. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Karalee - Barellan Point performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Karalee-Barellan Point has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% in September 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%. As of September 2025, 4,196 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 72.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Public administration & safety showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services had limited presence at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, labour force grew by 3.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% over the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Karalee-Barellan Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Karalee - Barellan Point SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,230 and an average of $67,671. This was above the national average. Greater Brisbane's median income was $55,645 with an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Karalee - Barellan Point are approximately $67,516 (median) and $77,138 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Karalee - Barellan Point ranked highly nationally, between the 80th and 90th percentiles. The predominant income cohort was 33.8% of locals (2,452 people) earning $1,500 - $2,999. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort also represented 33.3%. Economic strength was evident with 37.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Karalee - Barellan Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Karalee-Barellan Point's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 98.5% houses and 1.5% other dwellings, contrasting with Brisbane metro's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Karalee-Barellan Point stood at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.0% and rented ones at 12.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,057, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in the area was $400, higher than Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Karalee-Barellan Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Karalee - Barellan Point features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 86.6% of all households, including 47.2% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.4%, with lone person households at 12.0% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Karalee - Barellan Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Karalee-Barellan Point trail regional benchmarks show that 23.8% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (12.1%), secondary (9.3%), and tertiary (4.7%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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Karalee - Barellan Point's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Karalee - Barellan Point residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions compared to the general population but higher than national averages for older, at-risk groups. Approximately 53% (~3,875 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.9%.

Mental health issues and asthma are most prevalent, affecting 8.8% and 8.2% respectively, while 70.0% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Brisbane's 62.2%. The area has 14.0% (1,012 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.3%, but health outcomes among seniors require more attention.

Karalee - Barellan Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Karalee-Barellan Point had a cultural diversity score below average, with 83.2% of its population born in Australia, 91.5% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 52.8% of people, compared to 49.5% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.9%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 6.3%, Welsh at 0.8%, and Dutch at 1.9%, compared to regional averages of 6.4%, 0.6%, and 1.3% respectively.

Karalee - Barellan Point's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Karalee - Barellan Point has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years old makes up 15.9% of the population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes 9.2%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 8.3% to 9.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 10.5% to 9.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Karalee - Barellan Point's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 96%, adding 261 people and reaching a total of 533 from the previous figure of 271. Meanwhile, both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.