Westcourt - Bungalow

An assessment of population growth drivers in Westcourt - Bungalow reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Westcourt-Bungalow's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 6,827, reflecting a 4.7% increase since the 2021 Census which recorded 6,519 people. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,811 in June 2025 and 99 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is around 701 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Westcourt-Bungalow's growth rate of 4.7% places it within 2.2 percentage points of its SA3 area (6.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration primarily drove this population growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Future population projections indicate above median growth for regional areas nationally, with Westcourt-Bungalow expected to expand by 1,456 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 21.1% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Westcourt - Bungalow according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Westcourt - Bungalow has granted approximately five residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 25 homes have been approved, with a further ten approved in FY26 so far. On average, around nine people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost of new homes is $276,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, $47.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong commercial development momentum. However, compared to the rest of Queensland and nationally, Westcourt - Bungalow has significantly less development activity, with 78.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction can reinforce demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 4535 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Westcourt - Bungalow will gain 1,440 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 70 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Barlow Park Redevelopment, Barlow Park Upgrade, 396 Severin Street Social Housing Apartments, and Westcourt Walking Network Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Westcourt - Bungalow face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Westcourt-Bungalow has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 is 9.5%. There are 3,275 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 5.5% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, indicating room for improvement.

Workforce participation stands at 60.7%, somewhat below Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 10.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 1.0% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. There are 2.2 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.0% while employment declined by 5.2%, resulting in a rise of 4.0 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a rise of 0.3 percentage points in its unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Westcourt-Bungalow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not consider localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Westcourt - Bungalow SA2's median income among taxpayers was $53,612 and average income stood at $66,633 in the financial year 2023. These figures are slightly higher than Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 during the same period. By March 2026, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36%, estimated median income would be approximately $59,702 and average income $74,203. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Westcourt - Bungalow fall between the 10th and 24th percentiles nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 with 28.3% of residents (1,932 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 80.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 9th percentile.

Westcourt - Bungalow displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Westcourt-Bungalow, as per the latest Census evaluation, 39.7% of dwellings were houses while 60.3% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Westcourt-Bungalow stood at 18.9%, with mortgaged properties at 19.4% and rented dwellings at 61.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in the area was $280, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Westcourt-Bungalow's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Westcourt - Bungalow features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 47.4% of all households, including 12.9% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 52.6%, with lone person households at 44.6% and group households comprising 7.9%. The median household size is 2.0 people, smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Westcourt - Bungalow performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

In Westcourt-Bungalow Trail region, 21.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 29.8%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Westcourt - Bungalow has 22 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 9 individual routes, facilitating 1,217 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 223 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 81%, followed by walking (7%) and cycling (4%). On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 173 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Westcourt-Bungalow faces significant health challenges, as identified by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at 52% compared to the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and mental health issues (7.9%), while 67.4% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Regional Qld's 67.6%. Working-age residents have a higher chronic health condition prevalence than average. The area has 17.9% seniors (1,219 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Seniors' health outcomes align with national rankings but present some challenges.

Westcourt - Bungalow was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Westcourt-Bungalow has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.9% of its population born overseas and 25.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Westcourt-Bungalow, comprising 47.3% of people. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent here at 3.8%, compared to 1.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.6%), Other (19.1%), and Australian (17.8%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (8.4%) and Korean (0.9%) populations are higher than regional averages of 3.9% and 0.2%, respectively. Filipino population is also relatively high at 2.5%.

Westcourt - Bungalow's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Westcourt-Bungalow as of 2021 is 39 years, which is lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are particularly prominent, making up 19.2% of the population, while those aged 5-14 make up a smaller proportion at 7.4%. Since 2021, the 25-34 age group has grown from 17.4% to 19.2%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 13.9% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 9.0% to 7.4%, and the 15-24 age group has dropped from 12.2% to 11.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show that the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase significantly by 384 people (29%), growing from 1,308 to 1,693. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group is projected to decrease by 16 residents.