Mudgeeraba - Bonogin

Population growth drivers in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mudgeeraba - Bonogin's population is 20,637 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a growth from the 19,552 people reported in the 2021 Census, an increase of 1,085 people (5.5%). The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 20,571 as of June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer. Mudgeeraba - Bonogin's growth rate of 5.5% since census is within 0.5 percentage points of its SA3 area (6.0%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.4% to the overall population gains recently.

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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to expand by 3,948 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.8% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mudgeeraba - Bonogin when compared nationally

Mudgeeraba-Bonogin averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 191 homes approved. In FY26 up to June, 11 dwellings have been approved. This translates to an average of 5.4 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually during this period, indicating strong demand outpacing supply and likely upward pressure on prices.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $541,000, suggesting a focus on premium market developments. Commercial development approvals totalled $9.6 million in FY26. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Mudgeeraba-Bonogin shows around 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks at the 44th percentile nationally, implying limited buyer options but robust demand for established dwellings. Recent construction activity has been mainly standalone homes (97%) with a smaller proportion of medium to high-density housing (3%).

The area's estimated population density is 460 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections estimate an increase of 3,882 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing current housing supply if development rates remain constant, which could intensify buyer competition and support stronger price growth.

Mudgeeraba - Bonogin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 58 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones include Teak Mixed Use Development, Merrimac Technology Park, Raba Urban Farm Hub, and Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre Upgrade. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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The labour market in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Mudgeeraba-Bonogin has a skilled workforce with 3.1% unemployment rate as of September 2025. This is below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in the area is 71.6%, higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

17.3% of residents work from home, based on Census responses. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly prominent with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Employment increased by 2.1% while labour force rose by 2.3% in the year to September 2025, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mudgeeraba-Bonogin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income of Mudgeeraba - Bonogin SA2 is $53,967 and the average is $71,042 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is higher than Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,315 (median) and $78,082 (average), based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,052 weekly), with personal income at the 47th percentile. Distribution data shows that 35.4% of the population (7,305 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.2% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 67th percentile, placing Mudgeeraba - Bonogin SA2's SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.

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

Mudgeeraba-Bonogin's dwelling structure in 2016 was 82.8% houses, with the rest being semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings. Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses at that time. Home ownership in Mudgeeraba-Bonogin was 27.7%, with mortgages at 52.5% and rentals at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $1,655. Median weekly rent in Mudgeeraba-Bonogin was $500, while Non-Metro Qld had $345. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

Mudgeeraba - Bonogin features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.0% of all households, consisting of 43.9% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Mudgeeraba - Bonogin shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational qualifications in Mudgeeraba, as of the latest available data, show that 25.3% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's national average of 30.4%. Among these residents, bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas held by 13.1% of residents in this age group and certificates held by 26.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 4.4% 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 33 active public transport stops in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin area, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by three distinct routes, facilitating a total of 329 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as limited, with average resident proximity to the nearest stop at 1658 meters. Predominantly residential, most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (94%). Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.9, exceeding regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 17.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 47 trips daily, translating to roughly nine weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Mudgeeraba-Bonogin shows better-than-average health results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and elderly residents have low instances of common health issues. Approximately 54% (~11,164 people) have private health insurance, which is relatively high. Mental health problems and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.6 and 7.2% respectively. About 72.2% claim to be free from medical ailments compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.4% (2,971 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.4% state average. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, aligning with general population rankings nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Mudgeeraba - Bonogin records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mudgeeraba-Bonogin has a cultural diversity above average, with 8.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mudgeeraba-Bonigun, comprising 50.8%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Rest of Qld, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.2%), Australian (25.1%), and Scottish (7.9%). Significant differences exist in the representation of certain ethnicities: New Zealanders at 1.5% compared to regional average of 0.9%, South Africans at 1.2% versus 0.5%, and Maori at 1.0% compared to 0.8%.

Mudgeeraba - Bonogin's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Mudgeeraba - Bonogin is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The age group of 5-14 years comprises 15.7% of the population, higher than Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.0% to 13.3%, and the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.6%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Mudgeeraba - Bonogin. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 40%, adding 837 people and reaching a total of 2,934 from its current figure of 2,096. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is forecast to have minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 15 people.