Rangeville
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Rangeville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Rangeville's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 8,892 people. This figure represents an increase of 224 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,668. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,849 in June 2024 and an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,077 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this growth, being the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Examining future trends, a population increase just below the median of regional areas is expected by August 2041, based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 600 persons, or 6.3% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Rangeville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Rangeville has seen approximately 15 dwellings receiving development approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, indicating 78 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with 7 approvals already in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed, suggesting strong demand that supports property values. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $880,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This year has seen $483,000 in commercial approvals registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to the rest of Queensland, Rangeville has significantly less development activity, at 68.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, Rangeville's level is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 55.0% standalone homes and 45.0% attached dwellings, showing an expanding range of medium-density options across various price brackets. This marks a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is currently 84.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

With around 716 people per dwelling approval, Rangeville reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Rangeville is expected to grow by 557 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Rangeville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones include Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area, Mater Dei Primary School Early Years Precinct, Parque Toowoomba, and Emmerson Park District Park Upgrade.

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Employment conditions in Rangeville rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Rangeville has a highly educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 14.0%.

As of June 2025, 4709 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation matches Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Top employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, health care & social assistance has an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while accommodation & food is under-represented at 5.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 8.3%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 14.0%, labour force grew by 13.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8070 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rangeville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Rangeville at $58,081 and average income at $71,365. This is higher than Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from July 2022 to March 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $64,882 (median) and $79,722 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Rangeville's household, family, and personal incomes fall around the 51st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to metropolitan regions. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Rangeville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rangeville's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.0% houses and 16.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 81.4% houses and 18.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rangeville stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented ones at 27.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,586, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Rangeville was $340, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $310. Nationally, Rangeville's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,586 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $340 vs the national figure of $375.

Rangeville has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.0% of all households, including 27.0% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

Rangeville's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 34.3% have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 23.1% in the SA3 area. This gives Rangeville a substantial educational advantage for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.7% and certificates for 21.0%. Educational participation is notably high in Rangeville, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. The three schools in Rangeville have a combined enrollment of 1,698 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1048, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Transport analysis indicates three active public transport stops in Rangeville, consisting of bus services. These stops are operated by one route collectively offering 64 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited with residents typically located 906 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, equating to about twenty-one weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rangeville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Rangeville experiences notable health challenges with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 55% (~4,890 people) have private health cover, higher than the Rest of Qld's 51.0%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (9.2%) and mental health issues (8.3%). About 65.3% report being free from medical ailments, similar to Rest of Qld's 65.3%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.8% (2,119 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 18.8%. Health outcomes among seniors in Rangeville are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Rangeville was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 84.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Rangeville is Christianity, comprising 62.7% of the population, compared to 58.8% across the rest of Queensland. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (28.9%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (11.6%).

Notably, German representation is higher than average at 7.6%, compared to 8.0% regionally, Scottish representation is also higher at 9.0% versus 7.9%, and Sri Lankan representation is notably higher at 0.4% compared to 0.1%.

Rangeville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Rangeville's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The proportion of people aged 85 or older in Rangeville is 4.2%, compared to the Rest of Qld. The 55-64 age group represents 10.6% of Rangeville's population, which is less than the Rest of Qld figure. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the proportion of people aged 15-24 has increased from 11.0% to 12.4%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has risen from 12.2% to 13.5%. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 5-14 has decreased from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the proportion of those aged 45-54 has dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Rangeville's age profile by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow strongly, adding 242 residents to reach a total of 1,203. However, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups.