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 was around 21,442 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 5,790 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 1,526 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 159 persons per square kilometer. Landsborough's growth rate of 37.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area average (8.8%) and the national average, indicating significant population increase. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where utilized. Future population dynamics anticipate exceptional growth, placing Landsborough in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationally by 2041. The area is expected to increase by 21,942 persons from its latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 98.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Landsborough has received around 498 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 2,494 homes were approved, with an additional 260 approved in FY-26. Each year, approximately 3.1 new residents have arrived per dwelling constructed over these five years.

This high demand coupled with limited supply has led to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $267,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $143.9 million, indicating robust commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Landsborough has 126.0% higher new home approvals per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's traditional low density character while accommodating some denser developments.

There are approximately 91 people per dwelling approval, indicating a growing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Landsborough is projected to add 21,122 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

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Landsborough ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Landsborough has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. As of September 2025, 11,429 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is higher at 67.9%.

Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.7% compared to 4.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Landsborough's labour force decreased by 1.7%, employment declined by 1.0%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.7 percentage points. Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 below the national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Landsborough SA2 was $52,686 and the average income stood at $64,035. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld's which were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year ended 30 June 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $60,057 for median income and $72,993 for average income as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Landsborough cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 39.9% of the community (8,555 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region which show 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income. Despite this, strong earnings 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Landsborough's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 93.2% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Landsborough stood at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.9% and rented ones at 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Landsborough was $460, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $400. Nationally, Landsborough's mortgage repayments exceeded 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, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Landsborough trail regional benchmarks. As of a recent report, 21.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the national average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (31.6%). 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

Transport analysis indicates 30 operational stops within Landsborough, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 1,656 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 861 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 236 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Landsborough is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Landsborough demonstrates above-average health outcomes.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover rate is approximately 51% of the total population (~10,978 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.6 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 71.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.4% across Rest of Qld. The area has 11.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,427 people), which is lower than the 20.1% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Landsborough had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 86.9% of its population being Australian citizens, 79.7% born in Australia, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 41.4% of Landsborough's population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (32.5%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (7.9%). There were also notable differences in the representation of New Zealanders (1.2% vs 1.0%), Germans (4.9% vs 5.0%), and Dutch individuals (1.6% vs 1.6%).

Landsborough's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Landsborough was 35 years as of the Census conducted on 9 August 2021, which is lower than both Queensland's average of 41 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Comparing with the Rest of Qld average, the 25-34 age cohort was notably higher at 16.5% in Landsborough, while the 65-74 year-olds were under-represented at 6.9%. Between the Census conducted on 9 August 2016 and that of 9 August 2021, Landsborough's median age decreased by 1 year from 36 to 35 years. During this period, the proportion of people aged 25-34 increased from 14.3% to 16.5%, while those aged 35-44 rose from 13.8% to 15.2%. Conversely, the share of people aged 55-64 decreased from 11.6% to 9.8%, and those aged 65-74 fell from 8.2% to 6.9%. By the year 2041, Landsborough's age composition is projected to experience significant shifts. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 116% (an increase of 4,101 people), reaching a total of 7,648 from its previous figure of 3,546.