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

As of November 2025, Wamuran's population is approximately 4,526, marking an increase of 298 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 7% rise from the previous figure of 4,228. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 4,484 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 50 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wamuran's growth rate has been 1.6% annually, outpacing national averages. Overseas migration contributed significantly to this growth, accounting for approximately 82.6% of overall gains.

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 lack 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. By 2041, Wamuran is projected to grow by 4,267 persons, reflecting a 93.3% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Wamuran averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.6 new residents per dwelling were added between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average expected construction cost value for these dwellings was $262,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $344,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wamuran had significantly less development activity, 67.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. All new construction was comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 240 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wamuran is projected to add 4,225 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Wamuran has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 44 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Wamuran District Park, D'Aguilar Highway Safety Improvements, Queensland Supergrid South, and Wamuran Central Shopping Centre. The following list details projects likely most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Wamuran places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Wamuran's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 1.7% and estimated employment growth of 7.7% in the past year as of September 2025.

There are 2,542 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has notably high representation at 11.1 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.5% versus the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.7%, labour force by 6.4%, reducing unemployment by 1.2 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded lower growth rates during this period. State-wide in Queensland as of 25-Nov-25, employment contracted slightly by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wamuran's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.1% in five years and 12.7% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Wamuran SA2 was $49,148 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $60,647 during the same period. In Greater Brisbane, these figures were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Wamuran SA2 would be approximately $56,024 and $69,132 based on a 13.99% growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 68th percentile ($2,049 weekly), while personal income was at the 42nd percentile. The largest income segment comprised 34.9% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,579 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represented 33.3%. After housing costs, residents retained 86.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Wamuran as 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wamuran was 38.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.8% and rented ones at 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,625 and Australia's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Wamuran was $350, lower than Brisbane metro's $335 and Australia's national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 2.7.

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 at 2.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 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.

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

Transport analysis shows eight active public transport stops in Wamuran, served by a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by three different routes, offering 32 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport access is rated limited, with residents usually located 870 meters from the nearest stop.

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

Health outcomes in Wamuran are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Wamuran's health indicators show lower-than-average results, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to the norm. Approximately 50% of Wamuran's total population (~2,263 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to Greater Brisbane's 47.6%, and lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (8.4%) and arthritis (8.1%), with 67.5% of residents reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 61.9%.

As of 2021, Wamuran has 21.9% of its population aged 65 and over (992 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 17.0%. Health outcomes among seniors in Wamuran are above average, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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

Wamuran's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.6% of its population born in Australia, 89.3% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Wamuran is Christianity, accounting for 52.1% of the population, compared to 44.7% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (31.4%), Australian (31.3%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, German ethnicity is overrepresented in Wamuran at 5.4%, compared to 4.4% regionally, while New Zealand and South African ethnicities show slight underrepresentation at 1.0% and 0.5% respectively, versus 1.1% and 0.3% regionally.

Wamuran's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Wamuran is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 12.8% of the population in Wamuran, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Brisbane. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort makes up 8.9% of Wamuran's population, which is less than that of Greater Brisbane. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.8% to 7.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.3% to 13.3%. However, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 10.7% to 8.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 12.7% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Wamuran, with the 65 to 74 age group projected to grow by 130%, reaching a total of 1,331 people from its current figure of 579.