Narangba
Statistical Area - sa2

Narangba lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Narangba's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 23,755 by August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 2,841 people, an increase of 13.6% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 20,914. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 23,135 in June 2024 and an additional 827 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 629 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Narangba's growth rate exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages since the 2021 census, marking it as a regionally significant growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data 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 in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Narangba expected to grow by 6,905 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 26.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Narangba has seen approximately 239 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 1,195 homes over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 49 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $345,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $37.1 million in commercial development approvals, indicating robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Narangba records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 86th percentile of areas assessed nationally, reflecting high developer confidence in the area. New building activity comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 109 people per dwelling approval, Narangba exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Narangba will gain 6,285 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Narangba has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The area's performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. A total of 41 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area, Narangba Innovation Precinct, Waraba (Caboolture West) New City Development, and Narangba Heights Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Narangba performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Narangba's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.8% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.6%. There were 13,087 residents employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 72.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction had a strong representation with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.3% versus the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 9.6%, labour force by 8.3%, reducing unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. State-level data to Sep-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Narangba's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Narangba's median income among taxpayers was $56,881 during financial year 2022. The average income was $64,629 in the same period. These figures are comparable to national averages. In Greater Brisbane, the median income was $55,645 and the average was $70,520. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimates for March 2025 place Narangba's median income at approximately $63,542 and the average at $72,197. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Narangba cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that 41.9% of locals (9,953 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupy this category. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income in Narangba. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 78th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Narangba's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 96.1% houses and 3.9% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Brisbane metro had 88.8% houses and 11.2% others. Home ownership in Narangba was 19.8%, with mortgages at 56.2% and rentals at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, higher than Brisbane's $1,733 average. Median weekly rent in Narangba was $415, compared to Brisbane's $350. Nationally, Narangba's mortgages were above the Australian average of $1,863 and rents substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 87.1% of all households, including 47.9% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.9%, with lone person households at 11.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Narangba aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Narangba faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.7%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (31.6%).

Educational participation is high at 33.7%, including 12.8% in primary education, 11.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. Narangba's four schools have a combined enrollment of 4,192 students as of the latest data. The schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 999) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Narangba has 33 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 52 individual routes, facilitating 2,134 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents generally located 495 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 304 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 64 weekly trips per stop.

Narangba's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Narangba residents have relatively positive health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among the general population. However, these rates are higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 52% of Narangba's total population (~12,328 people) has private health cover, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Narangba are mental health issues (10.2%) and asthma (9.0%), while 69.3% of residents report having no medical ailments. This compares to 63.7% across Greater Brisbane. Narangba has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,641 people), which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 17.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Narangba require more attention than the broader population.

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

Narangba's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia, 89.0% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Narangba, comprising 46.3% of people there. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which made up 0.7% of the population compared to 0.6% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Narangba were English (31.5%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.4%, Maori were also at 1.2%, and South Africans were at 0.7%.

Narangba's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Narangba's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Narangba has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 at 16.7%, but fewer residents aged 25-34 at 11.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 2.7% to 3.7% of Narangba's population, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 18.0% to 16.7%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Narangba's age profile by 2041. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow at a rate of 34%, adding 1,179 residents to reach a total of 4,629. The 0-4 group shows more modest growth of 4%, with an increase of 67 residents.