Urangan - Wondunna

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. From the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,781, there has been an increase of 1,916 people (13.0%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,352 in June 2024 and an additional 633 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 722 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Urangan-Wondunna's growth of 13.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (8.8%) and the national average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for national regional areas, with Urangan-Wondunna expected to grow by 3,239 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.3% over the 17 years.

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 approximately 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 132 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, around 2.3 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $259,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year, $12.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, 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 with a focus on family homes.

The location has approximately 79 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Urangan - Wondunna is expected to grow by 2,892 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 25 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Astro Aero Aircraft Manufacturing Centre, Urangan Boat Harbour Master Plan, 632-633 Esplanade Mixed-Use Development, and Esplanade 408-412 Mixed Use Development. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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

Urangan-Wondunna has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

As of September 2025, unemployment stands at 4.4%, up from the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 9.6%. There are 7,389 residents employed, with workforce participation at 46.1%, significantly lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The area specializes in health care & social assistance (1.4 times regional level), but agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.4% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Over the past year, employment increased by 9.6%, while labour force grew by 10.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Urangan-Wondunna's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Urangan-Wondunna SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $44,257. The average income stood at $55,642 during the same period. These figures are lower than those of Rest of Qld, which had a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844 in 2022. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Urangan-Wondunna SA2's median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $50,449 and $63,426 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Urangan-Wondunna all fall between the 7th and 8th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the $800-$1,499 income bracket dominates with 28.3% of residents (4,725 people), 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 evaluation, 80.1% of dwellings were houses, with 19.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Urangan-Wondunna stood at 45.2%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with mortgaged properties at 26.9% and rented ones at 27.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent was $345, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $335. Nationally, Urangan-Wondunna's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,473 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also lower at $345 compared to the national figure of $375.

Urangan - Wondunna has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 69.7% of all households, including 21.0% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 in 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%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity 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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (31.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Urangan-Wondunna has 37 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four individual routes that together offer 181 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents typically living 686 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately four 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% consider themselves free from 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. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging but better than those for the general population.

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 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 predominant religion, at 52.7%, similar to Rest of Qld's 52.7%. Top ancestry groups were English (33.8%), Australian (28.2%), and Scottish (8.1%).

Notably, German (5.2%) and Dutch (1.4%) were slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.3% and 1.3%, respectively; Australian Aboriginal was equally represented at 3.3%.

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

Urangan-Wondunna's median age is 51, surpassing Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld average, those aged 65-74 are notably over-represented at 17.9% locally, while 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 9.7%. This 65-74 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, those aged 75 to 84 grew from 9.5% to 11.2%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 8.3% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 group declined from 11.8% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show 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, indicating demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.