Urangan - Wondunna
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Urangan-Wondunna's population is approximately 16,697 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 13.0% increase from the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,781. The growth can be attributed to an estimated resident population of 16,352 in June 2024 and an additional 633 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 722 persons per square kilometer, which is comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Urangan-Wondunna's growth rate exceeded both the non-metro area (8.8%) and the national average during this period, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 84.0% of 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends project an above median growth for national regional areas, with Urangan-Wondunna expected to grow by 3,239 persons to reach a total of 20,416 by 2041, reflecting a 17.3% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Urangan - Wondunna has granted around 210 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 1,054 homes were approved, with an additional 114 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 2.3 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand and supporting property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $259,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $12.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to the rest of Queensland. Urangan - Wondunna's development activity per person is comparable to the broader area and substantially higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 80% standalone homes and 20% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

There are approximately 79 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. By 2041, Urangan - Wondunna is projected to grow by 2,892 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Urangan - Wondunna has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Astro Aero Aircraft Manufacturing Centre, Urangan Boat Harbour Master Plan, 632-633 Esplanade Mixed-Use Development, and Homes for Queenslanders - Torquay Social Housing. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Urangan - Wondunna has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Urangan-Wondunna has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 6.0% in the past year. There are 7,114 residents currently employed, an increase from previous years. The area's unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 46.1%, significantly lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance employs 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.4% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 6.0%, and labour force grew by 7.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Urangan-Wondunna's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Urangan - Wondunna's median income among taxpayers was $44,257 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $55,642 during the same period. These figures compare to national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively for Rest of Qld's. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest median income is approximately $50,449 and average income is around $63,426 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Urangan - Wondunna fall between the 8th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 28.3% of residents (4,725 people) earn within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, unlike regional trends where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Urangan - Wondunna, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 9th percentile nationally.

Urangan - Wondunna is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Urangan-Wondunna, as per the latest Census, 80.1% of dwellings were houses with 19.8% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Urangan-Wondunna was 45.2%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with the rest being mortgaged (26.9%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Urangan-Wondunna was $345, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $335. Nationally, Urangan-Wondunna's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Urangan - Wondunna features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.7% of all households, consisting of 21.0% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.3%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Educational outcomes in Urangan - Wondunna fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, considerably lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (31.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education. Urangan - Wondunna's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 3,686 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 994) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 22.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.0, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 37 active stops in Urangan-Wondunna area, all bus routes. Four routes serve these stops, offering 181 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is limited, with residents usually 686 meters from nearest stop.

Average service frequency is 25 trips daily, about 4 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Urangan - Wondunna is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Urangan - Wondunna faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 48% (~7,947 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.4%) and mental health issues (9.1%). About 58.5% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 56.7%. The area has a senior population of 31.8%, totaling 5,307 people aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Urangan-Wondunna, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 81.3% born in Australia, 88.7% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 52.7%, similar to the regional average of 52.7%. Top ancestral groups were English (33.8%), Australian (28.2%), and Scottish (8.1%).

Notable differences included German (5.2% vs 5.3%), Australian Aboriginal (3.3% vs 3.3%), and Dutch (1.4% vs 1.3%).

Urangan - Wondunna ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Urangan-Wondunna has a median age of 51, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Urangan-Wondunna at 17.9%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 9.7%. This concentration of the 65-74 cohort is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.5% to 11.2%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 8.3% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.8% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.6% to 10.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Urangan-Wondunna's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 830 people (44%), from 1,870 to 2,701. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 63% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.