Wishart

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

Wishart's population is approximately 11,965 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 521 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,444. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 11,916 in June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,497 persons per square kilometer, placing Wishart in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 122 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group with a projected increase of 280 people.

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

Wishart has averaged around 17 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 86 homes. In FY26 so far, 7 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 3 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed. This indicates demand significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $519,000, showing developers focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $8.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating Wishart's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wishart records markedly lower building activity, 78.0% below regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies, reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Wishart shows a mature, established area with around 580 people per approval. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Wishart should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Wishart has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Chelva Street Road Renewal, Parkside Wishart, Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, and Mansfield Safer School Precinct. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Wishart shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Wishart has an educated workforce with many residents employed in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.0%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively high.

As of September 2025, 6,109 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Wishart is somewhat lower at 67.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census data, 20.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Wishart has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 7.7% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5%, while employment remained stable at 0.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wishart's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Wishart SA2 had median taxpayer income of $57,693 and average income of $71,132. These figures are above Greater Brisbane's averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $63,410 and average income is $78,181. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, Wishart's household income ranks at the 66th percentile ($2,017 weekly) and personal income at the 45th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 34.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,115 residents), aligning with regional trends. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, with strong earnings placing residents in the 70th percentile for disposable income. Wishart's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Wishart's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Wishart's home ownership rate was 37.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.3% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wishart was $1,959, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Wishart was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Wishart's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.6% of all households, including 44.3% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Wishart shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Wishart has a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 39.5% of its residents aged 15+ have university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area's educational advantage is notable, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 25.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 15.9%.

Educational participation is high in Wishart, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in secondary education, 11.2% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wishart has 44 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by nine different routes that together facilitate 1,958 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 208 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 84% of residents, while buses are used by 12%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 279 trips per day, equating to roughly 44 weekly trips per stop.

Wishart's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

AreaSearch's assessment shows Wishart having excellent health outcomes.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Approximately 6473 people, or about 54%, had private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4% each of residents. 74.1% reported no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Wishart has 2047 people aged 65 and over, or 17.1%, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. While seniors' health outcomes are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Wishart is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wishart has a high cultural diversity, with 41.4% of its population born overseas and 39.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Wishart, comprising 51.7% of people. However, Buddhism is overrepresented, making up 4.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.6%), Australian (18.4%), and Chinese (12.7%). Notably, Korean (2.4%) Sri Lankan (0.8%), and Russian (0.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.2%, and 0.3% respectively.

Wishart's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Wishart is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and the national average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Brisbane, Wishart has a notably higher percentage of individuals aged 5-14 (16.9% locally) but a lower percentage of those aged 25-34 (6.8%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the population share of those aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.8% to 15.1%, while the share of those aged 25 to 34 has declined from 8.6% to 6.8%. Additionally, the share of those aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 15.8% to 14.5%. By 2041, Wishart's population is expected to see significant demographic changes. Notably, the number of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 66%, reaching 593 people from 357. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 76% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the populations aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are expected to decline.