Wamuran

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

Wamuran's population is around 4,538 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 310 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,228 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,522 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 50 persons per square kilometer. Wamuran's population growth of 7.3% since census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the national average (9.3%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 84.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilised. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Wamuran in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to grow by 4,029 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 88.4% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Wamuran when compared nationally

Over the past five financial years, Wamuran has averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 94 homes. As of FY26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. Each year, these dwellings have attracted an average of 2.6 new residents, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for these homes is $262,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year has also seen $344,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wamuran has significantly less development activity, with 66.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. All new construction in Wamuran over this period has been comprised of detached houses, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location currently has approximately 240 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, future projections show Wamuran adding 4,013 residents by 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Wamuran has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 41 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Wamuran District Park, D'Aguilar Highway Safety Improvements, Queensland Supergrid South, and Wamuran Central Shopping Centre. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Wamuran positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Wamuran has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% and estimated employment growth of 4.3% in the past year as of December 2025. There are 2,521 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation is slightly below average at 67.2%. According to Census data, 16.6% of residents work from home. Major industries include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a high concentration with employment levels at 11.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally seem limited based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3% and labour force by 4.2%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wamuran's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Wamuran SA2's median income among taxpayers was $49,382 and average income stood at $60,443 in financial year 2023. These figures are below Greater Brisbane's respective incomes of $58,236 and $72,799. By March 2026, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $54,992 and $67,309 respectively, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,049 weekly), while personal income sits at the 42nd percentile. The largest income segment comprises 34.9% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,583 residents). After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Wamuran's dwellings, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wamuran stood at 38.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.8% and rented ones at 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Wamuran was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Wamuran's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.3% of all households, including 40.4% couples with children, 35.2% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (33.0%). Educational participation is high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.9% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wamuran has eight active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by three different routes, offering a total of 32 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 870 meters from the nearest stop. As a mainly residential zone, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (90%), followed by walking (6%). On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 16.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages four trips per day, resulting in about four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wamuran is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant challenges for Wamuran, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, both younger and older age cohorts experience high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is relatively low in Wamuran at approximately 49% (around 2,232 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, the average stands at 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.4% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.5% of residents declare themselves free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. Wamuran has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.8% (around 990 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average, ranking even higher than those of the general population nationally.

Wamuran is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wamuran had a low cultural diversity level, with 84.6% of its population born in Australia and 89.3% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 95.6%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.1%, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (31.3%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.4%, while New Zealand and South Australian ancestries were underrepresented at 1.0% and 0.5% respectively.

Wamuran's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Wamuran is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's national average of 38. The age group of 55-64 years has a strong representation at 15.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent in Wamuran at 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 4.8% to 7.8% of the population, while the 15-24 age group increased from 11.3% to 13.7%. However, the 5-14 age cohort declined from 12.7% to 10.7%, and the 25-34 age group decreased from 10.7% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Wamuran, with the 65-74 age group projected to grow by 120%, reaching 1,247 people from its current figure of 567.