Landsborough
Statistical Area - sa2

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 21,143 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 5,491 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,652. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 20,622 in June 2024 and an additional 1,423 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 157 persons per square kilometer. Landsborough's growth rate of 35.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area average (8.6%) and the national average, indicating significant growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.5% to this population increase during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 21,942 persons, reflecting a total increase of 101.3% over the 17 years based on the latest population numbers.

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 approximately 498 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between financial years FY21 to FY25, around 2,494 homes were approved. As of FY26, there have been 167 approvals. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 3.1 new residents annually, indicating a substantial gap between supply and demand, which can lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The construction cost for new homes averages $428,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. In FY26, Landsborough has recorded around $143.9 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting significant local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Landsborough shows 126.0% higher new home approvals per capita, indicating greater choice for buyers. However, building activity has slowed recently. This level is notably higher than national averages, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location.

Recent construction consists of approximately 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Landsborough's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The area has about 91 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate that Landsborough will add around 21,421 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Landsborough has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 130 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Sunshine Coast Water Park, Tourist Attraction and Resort Complex, Glass House Mountains Road (Steve Irwin Way) Safety Improvements, Invigorate Resort, Actventure Waterpark and Endless Surf Wave Pool, and Glenview Road Upgrades. The following list details those projects that are likely to be most relevant.

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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. Its unemployment rate is 2.3% as of June 2025.

There are 11,026 residents employed, which is 1.6% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Landsborough is 67.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.7% compared to 4.5% regionally. Labour force decreased by 2.3% while employment declined by 1.2% in Landsborough during June 2024-June 2025, causing unemployment to fall by 1.0 percentage points. Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 2.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points in the same period. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections from May 2025 forecast national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Landsborough's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Landsborough's median income among taxpayers was $52,686 and average income stood at $64,035 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $58,856 for median income and $71,533 for average income as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Landsborough cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 39.9% of individuals (8,436) earn between $1,500 to $2,999 annually, consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 93.2% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Landsborough was at 25.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.9% and rented ones at 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $1,863. The median weekly rent was $460, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $400. Nationally, Landsborough's mortgage repayments are higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially higher at $460 compared to 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 national benchmarks, with 21.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (15.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (31.6%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (11.3%), secondary (8.2%), and tertiary (5.1%).

Landsborough has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 1,764 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1025). The educational mix includes 4 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (8.3) are below the regional average (10.6), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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 36 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,656 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents on average located 861 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 236 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 55 weekly trips per 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 shows favourable health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, slightly below the average SA2 area figure (~10,825 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 7.4% of residents respectively. A total of 71.6% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 66.4%. The area has an elderly population (aged 65 and over) comprising 11.3% of residents (2,393 people), lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 20.1%. Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

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% citizens, 79.7% born in Australia, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 41.4%. Judaism showed overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.5%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (7.9%). Notable divergences included New Zealand's representation at 1.2% versus regional 1.0%, German at 4.9% versus 5.0%, and Dutch at 1.6% versus 1.6%.

Landsborough's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Landsborough was 35 years as of the 2021 Census, which is lower than both Queensland's average of 41 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The percentage of residents aged 25-34 years old was notably higher at 16.5% compared to the rest of Queensland's average, while those aged 65-74 years were under-represented at 6.9%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, Landsborough's median age decreased by one year from 36 to 35. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 increased from 14.3% to 16.5%, while those aged 35-44 grew from 13.8% to 15.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 11.6% to 9.8%, and those aged 65-74 dropped from 8.2% to 6.9%. By 2041, Landsborough's population is projected to experience significant shifts in age composition, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 119%, reaching 7,648 people from its current total of 3,497.