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 is approximately 7,263 as of Feb 2026. This represents an increase of 569 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,694. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 7,212 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 378 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Karalee - Barellan Point has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 3%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 46.6% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future trends suggest a population increase of around 15.4% by 2041, reaching approximately 8,376 persons.

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

Karalee - Barellan Point had an average of 33 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25168 homes were approved, with 18 more approved in FY26 so far.

Each year, around 6.2 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed during these five financial years. This significant demand exceeding supply typically results in 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 significantly less development activity, being 56.0% below the regional average per person.

This scarcity of new homes usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count is 386 people in the area per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Karalee - Barellan Point will gain 1,120 residents through to 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Notable projects include the Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade, Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Industrial Precinct Expansion, and Woodlinks Village. The following details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%.

There were 4,196 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 75.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 18.9% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Public administration & safety had a notable concentration with 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% and labour force grew by 3.2%, resulting in a slight fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Karalee - Barellan Point SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $61,862 and an average of $70,066. This is slightly above the national average. Greater Brisbane's median was $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $67,993 (median) and $77,010 (average). The 2021 Census indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Karalee - Barellan Point rank between the 80th and 90th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort is 33.8% of locals earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (2,454 people), similar to the surrounding region at 33.3%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 37.9% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Karalee-Barellan Point, as per the latest Census, 98.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 1.5% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Karalee-Barellan Point was higher at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.0% and rented ones at 12.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,057, above Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $400 compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 constitute 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 comprising 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 show that 23.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold 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 held by 42.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 28.9%. Educational participation is 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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The level of general health in Karalee - Barellan Point is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Karalee-Barellan Point demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is approximately 54% of the total population (~3,914 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.8% and 8.2% of residents respectively. 70.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,051 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 83.2% of its residents born in Australia, 91.5% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 52.8%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.9%), Australian (27.8%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher than average, at 6.3% versus the regional 4.2%. Welsh ancestry was also above average, at 0.8%, compared to 0.5%, and Dutch ancestry was slightly higher at 1.9% versus the regional 1.2%.

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 shows strong representation at 16.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane. However, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent at 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.1% to 4.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 10.5% to 8.7%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 6.7% to 5.5%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Karalee-Barellan Point's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 22%, reaching 1,325 people from 1,083. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.