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Rangeville has an estimated 8,891 residents, up from 8,668 at the 2021 Census — a change of 223 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. That puts 1,078 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation by AreaSearch, the population of Rangeville is close to 8,891 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 223 individuals (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 8,668 residents. This shift is deduced using the estimated resident population of 8,887 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 46 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 1,077 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values across locations analyzed by AreaSearch. Inward overseas migration served as the primary source of population growth, acting as the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.
AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data are applied. These state-level projections do not segment by age bracket; consequently, when they are used, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends suggest a population rise slightly below the median of regional localities nationwide, with the community projected to grow by 530 residents to 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 5.9% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Rangeville over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Rangeville averages approximately 15 dwelling approvals annually, with 78 residential approvals recorded over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 11 documented in FY-26 so far. An average of 2.9 new occupants per year was added for each home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating robust demand that underpins residential values, while new dwellings carry an average construction value of $424,000. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $483,000 during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Compared to the Rest of Qld, building activity in Rangeville is significantly constrained, registering 68.0% below the regional per capita average.
This limited volume of new construction typically supports demand and valuations for established homes. The construction rate is also below the national benchmark, pointing to the mature nature of the suburb and potential planning limitations. New building approvals consist of 55.0% detached houses and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, showcasing a growing proportion of attached housing options that offer choices across various price points, from large family residences to more affordable compact dwellings. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (where houses make up 84.0%), pointing to a decreasing supply of developable land and reflecting evolving lifestyles and the requirement for more varied, budget-friendly accommodation. The area has roughly 720 people for every dwelling approval, reflecting an established real estate market. Looking forward, Rangeville is projected to add 526 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Construction activity is progressing at a reasonable pace relative to projected demand, though purchasers may experience rising competition as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 89 current infrastructure and development projects close to Rangeville, worth an estimated $8.11 billion. 25 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, key projects, and planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are anticipated to impact the local area. Important projects include the Mater Dei Primary School Early Years Precinct, Parque Toowoomba, the Emmerson Park District Park Upgrade, and the Centenary Heights State High School Duane Music Excellence Centre, with the following list detailing the most significant developments.
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Fairleigh Residences (The Kitchener)
Boutique luxury apartment development by FKG Group, constructed by wholly-owned subsidiary GFG Projects, featuring 18 exquisitely designed residences across 6 levels. The development offers sweeping views of the Mothers Memorial and Queens Park, with amenities including a private roof terrace, pool, gym, yoga room and entertainment area. Features 2-4 bedroom apartments with generous balconies and media rooms. Prices start from $1.75 million. Only 5 residences remaining as of mid-2025.
Retirement Village (86 Units) - Single Storey
86-unit single-storey retirement village providing aged care accommodation and community facilities for seniors in the Toowoomba region.
Toowoomba Escarpment Mountain Bike Trails (Jubilee Park)
Development of new and upgraded mountain bike trails focused on Jubilee Park as part of the Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Escarpment Mountain Bike Master Plan. Planning is currently underway for Stage 1. With 6.6 million in secured funding, the project aims to expand the existing 28 km of single track into a mountain bike centre of excellence ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Fairleigh Residences
A luxury boutique development featuring 18 executive residences spanning six levels, including a private roof terrace with pool, gym, yoga room, and entertainment area, offering sweeping views of Mothers Memorial and Queens Park in a tranquil setting.
Toowoomba Art Museum (proposed)
Council-led proposal to deliver a landmark art museum and cultural precinct in the Toowoomba CBD to replace or upgrade the existing Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery. A business case being developed by SMA Tourism is testing site options, costs, and governance models to attract touring exhibitions and better house the City collection.
YWCA East Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A 16-unit social and affordable housing project aimed at providing dwellings in East Toowoomba, Queensland. Plans were lodged with the Queensland government for approval in May 2025.
Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan & Railway Parklands PDA
Ongoing city centre renewal guided by the Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan to 2031. It includes the 50-hectare Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area (PDA), designed as a mixed-density urban village across six precincts. The project focuses on heritage preservation, public realm upgrades, active transport links, and a 50 million AUD investment in the Railway Parklands, featuring the restored Goods Shed.
Parque Toowoomba
Development of 11 three-bedroom townhouses designed to address rental market demand in Centenary Heights, Toowoomba, featuring high-quality finishes, European appliances, Caesar stone bench tops, and proximity to Thoms Park.
4,325 residents of Rangeville are employed, from a labour force of 4,418. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 59.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,385, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Rangeville is highly educated, with strong representation in essential service sectors and an unemployment rate of only 2.1%. As of March 2026, 4,325 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while the participation rate is somewhat lower than the regional baseline (59.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census records indicate that a minor 9.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.
The region exhibits notable specialization in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the accommodation & food sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.5% of jobs compared to 8.3% regionally. The strongly residential layout of the suburb seems to offer few local jobs, as shown by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labour force shrank by 7.0% and overall employment fell by 7.6%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labour force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context for future labor demand in Rangeville. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral projections to the employment structure of Rangeville indicates that local employment would grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Rangeville is $1,689 a week (about $88,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,767 a year against an average of $74,505. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the Rangeville SA2 are very high on a national scale, with a median of $60,767 and an average of $74,505. This is higher than the Regional Qld median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $67,670 (median) and $82,969 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Rangeville sit near the 51st percentile nationally.
Looking at income brackets, the largest cohort comprises 31.7% of residents (2,818 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, matching the metropolitan region where this bracket also represents 31.7%. Residents retain 87.5% of their income after housing expenses, demonstrating strong purchasing capacity, while the area's SEIFA income rank is in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Rangeville had 3,403 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,586 a month. Rent absorbs 20.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Rangeville consisted of 84.0% houses and 16.0% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other properties), compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership in Rangeville was significantly higher than the Regional Qld level, standing at 40.2%, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was $1,586, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent was $340, compared to $345 across Regional Qld.
Nationally, Rangeville mortgage costs are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Rangeville counted 3,403 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of the community at 70.0%, consisting of couples with children at 27.0%, couples without children at 31.6%, and single parent families at 10.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.0%, with single-person households at 27.2% and group households at 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.3% of adults in Rangeville hold a university qualification, including 22.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,698 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualification levels in Rangeville are significantly higher than broader reference areas, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 23.1% in the surrounding SA3 area. This educational profile positions the community well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational and technical skills are also widely held, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (21.0%).
Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 28.3% of the population currently engaged in formal study. This student population includes 9.4% enrolled in secondary schools, 9.3% in primary schools, and 4.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Rangeville means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of public transit options indicates 5 active transit stops operate within Rangeville, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 unique routes, providing a total of 64 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 893 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 95%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 9.8% (2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic conditions). Transit services average 9 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 12 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.3% of residents in Rangeville report no long-term health condition. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Rangeville exhibits strong health profiles based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a high level of private health insurance held by approximately 56% of the population (~4,987 people). This is higher than the 52.5% rate recorded across Regional Qld. The most prevalent health issues recorded locally were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 9.2% and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 65.3% of the population reported no medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health status among working-age individuals is typical for the region. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 24.1% of the population (2,141 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld share of 20.4%. Health profiles among these older residents are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Rangeville is largely Australian-born, at 84.7% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.9%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Rangeville has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 84.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 91.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 62.7% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of parent country of birth, the top three ancestries represented in Rangeville are English at 28.9%, Australian at 25.7%, and Irish at 11.6%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: German background is overrepresented at 7.6% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Scottish is at 9.0% (compared to 7.8%), and Sri Lankan is at 0.4% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Rangeville is 43. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 43 years, Rangeville has a somewhat older population than Regional Qld's median of 41 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 9.2% compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 10.8%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 11.0% to 12.4% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.4%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 11.5%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.9% to 11.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of Rangeville will shift substantially by 2041. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow the fastest, expanding by 60% and adding 223 people to total 599. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Rangeville
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,668 at the 2021 Census → 8,891 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (317011455). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.