Walkerston - Eton
Statistical Area - sa2

Walkerston - Eton is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Walkerston-Eton's population is 8,769 as of November 2025, a 3.7% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 8,457 people. This growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 8,730 in June 2024 and 70 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 14.0 persons per square kilometer. Walkerston-Eton's growth rate is within 2.9 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.6%. Natural growth contributed approximately 88.9% 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 are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Walkerston-Eton expected to grow by 619 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 6.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Walkerston - Eton recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Walkerston - Eton has seen approximately 15 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 79 homes have been approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling constructed over these five years has brought in about 4.9 new residents per year.

This supply is significantly lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $355,000. In terms of commercial development, $2.5 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Walkerston - Eton has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks around the 26th percentile for areas assessed, indicating more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. This activity is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development in Walkerston - Eton has been entirely focused on standalone homes, maintaining its traditional low density character and appeal to families seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 622 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections indicate that the area will add approximately 580 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Walkerston - Eton has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Walkerston - Eton rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Walkerston-Eton has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 1.1% as of June 2025. This is 2.8% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

The area's workforce participation is high at 66.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include mining, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Mining stands out with employment levels at 3.9 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance has a lower presence at 10.0% compared to the region's 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, labor force decreased by 0.3%, leading to a unemployment rate drop of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labor force growth of 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Walkerston-Eton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Walkerston - Eton had a median income among taxpayers of $61,798 and an average income of $75,542. These figures are high compared to national levels of $50,780 and $64,844 for Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,444, with average income projected at $86,110. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Walkerston - Eton cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.9% of locals (3,060 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader trend across the surrounding region at 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Walkerston - Eton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Walkerston - Eton stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.0% and rented ones at 17.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $330, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Walkerston - Eton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 81.0% of all households, including 37.2% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Walkerston - Eton faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 7.1% and certificates at 38.5%. Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.7% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Walkerston has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 843 students, offering primary education exclusively with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents (9.6) are below the regional average (17.1), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Walkerston-Eton has 25 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together offer 45 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 2210 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 6 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

The level of general health in Walkerston - Eton is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Walkerston-Eton shows better-than-average health results, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low rates of common health conditions.

Approximately 57% (~5007 individuals) have private health insurance, which is quite high. The most prevalent medical issues are asthma (affecting 7.2%) and arthritis (6.8%), while 71.8% report having no medical ailments, compared to the Rest of Qld's 69.7%. The area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 or above (1356 individuals). Health outcomes for seniors are above average and generally align with the overall population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Walkerston - Eton placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Walkerston-Eton, compared to the rest of Queensland, showed lower cultural diversity. Its population was predominantly Australian-born citizens speaking English at home: 88.6%, 93.5%, and 97.9% respectively. Christianity was the dominant religion in Walkerston-Eton, with 65.3%, compared to 56.8% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.7%), English (28.8%), and Scottish (8.4%). Notably, Maltese (5.8%) and German (5.4%) groups were overrepresented in Walkerston-Eton compared to regional averages of 2.4% and 4.7% respectively. New Zealanders made up 0.7%, matching the regional average.

Walkerston - Eton's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Walkerston-Eton is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Queensland's average of 41 but matches Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 years has a strong representation at 14.8%, compared to Rest of Queensland, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 4.6%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the population aged 35 to 44 grew from 11.9% to 12.8%, whereas the age group of 45 to 54 decreased from 14.2% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Walkerston-Eton, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 17%, reaching 1,247 people from 1,062. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.