Landsborough

Landsborough lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Landsborough's population is 22,675 as of February 2026. This shows an increase of 7,023 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,652. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,622 in June 2024 and an additional 1,629 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 168 persons per square kilometer. Landsborough's growth rate of 44.9% since the 2021 census exceeds Rest of Qld's 9.1% and the national average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, though all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Population projections predict exceptional growth over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 21,942 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 87.7%.

The level of residential development activity in Landsborough was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Landsborough has experienced approximately 498 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,494 homes. As of FY-26269 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 3.1 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This results in demand significantly exceeding new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new properties is $267,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In the current financial year, there have been $143.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Landsborough records 126% more new home approvals per person. Building activity has slowed in recent years but remains well above national averages, reflecting developer confidence in the area. New building activity consists of approximately 90% detached houses and 10% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes.

With around 91 people per dwelling approval, Landsborough exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections indicate that Landsborough will add approximately 19,889 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Landsborough has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

A total of 119 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. These projects include Sunshine Coast Water Park, Tourist Attraction and Resort Complex, Invigorate Resort, Actventure Waterpark and Endless Surf Wave Pool, Glass House Mountains Road (Steve Irwin Way) Safety Improvements, among others. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Landsborough demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Landsborough has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of September 2025. It has 11,429 residents in work, which is 1.6% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is 72.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

According to Census responses, 15.2% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a significant presence with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.7% compared to 4.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 1.7%, employment declined by 1.0%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Landsborough's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The Landsborough SA2's income level is slightly lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Landsborough SA2 was $55,630 and the average income stood at $66,546, compared to figures for Rest of Qld's which were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,143 (median) and $73,141 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Landsborough cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 39.9% of the population, which is 9,047 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the metropolitan region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Landsborough is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Landsborough's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Landsborough was at 25.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (54.9%) or rented (19.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was recorded at $460, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Landsborough's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Landsborough features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.4% of all households, including 39.6% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.6%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

In Landsborough Trail, 21.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 44.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (31.6%). Educational participation is high at 31.1%, with 11.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Landsborough has 30 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 45 individual routes, collectively providing 1,611 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 861 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Landsborough's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 230 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.

Landsborough's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Landsborough.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was approximately 52% of the total population (~11,813 people), slightly lagging the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (8.6%) and asthma (7.4%), while 71.6% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. Landsborough has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,525 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Landsborough's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.9% of its population being citizens and 79.7% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 93.7%. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 41.4%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (32.5%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (7.9%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.2%, Germans at 4.9%, and Dutch at 1.6%.

Landsborough's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Landsborough as of the 2021 Census is 35 years, which is lower than both the Rest of Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age cohort is notably higher at 16.9% compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 6.8%. Since the previous Census, Landsborough's median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 36 to 35. The 25-34 cohort has grown from 14.3% to 16.9%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 13.8% to 15.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 9.6%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 8.2% to 6.8%. By 2041, Landsborough's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 99%, reaching 7,648 people from the current 3,838.