Area profile · Greater Brisbane
Wishart has an estimated 11,872 residents, up 3.7% since the 2021 Census, with 118 projects tracked in the area around Wishart.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Wishart Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 12 kilometres southeast from Brisbane CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 11,872 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 428 people (3.7%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,444 people. The estimate draws on an ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 11,870 as of June 2025 and 23 Validated New Addresses since the Census date. Wishart's profile includes a well-educated population, strong school performance, very low relative development activity, a high proportion of married families, a notable share of residents aged 15 to 24yo, and elevated representation of people aged 45 to 54yo. Residents include many teenagers and middle-aged people, with family households and couples with children prominent.
Wishart combines its well-educated population with substantial planned infrastructure and major project spending that may support performance and demand. Its population growth pattern shows moderate expansion.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,849 in 2001 and 11,870 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,872 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 15.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.4%.
Wishart ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for education and the 84th for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Wishart is $736 a week, up 7.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 17% above Greater Brisbane.
17% above Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $460 in 2017, $774 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $416 in 2017, $682 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $736 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +7.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $774 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $682 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Mt Gravatt | $675 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Mt Gravatt, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Brisbane - South | $640 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Brisbane - South, over 12 months | +5.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 17 tracked applications: 14 approved, 2 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 118 projects in and around Wishart, 20 of them under construction.
Contemporary apartment development featuring 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences by Propel Development Services.
Rochedale Business Park is a modern industrial development by Metropolis Development Group featuring 52 strata-titled commercial and…
Rise Living is a 6-storey residential development in Upper Mount Gravatt comprising 53 luxury apartments (20 x 1-bedroom, 18 x 2-bedroom…
Road network renewal project as part of Brisbane City Council's Suburban Works Program 2024-25.
Wecker Road Markets is a three-stage redevelopment of the historic Mansfield Tavern site into a 2.1-hectare mixed-use community hub.
Citrine is a 90-home townhome community by Metro Property Development at 311 Gardner Road, Rochedale, 17km south of the Brisbane CBD.
A proposed six-storey residential building featuring 40 medium-density units (20 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom) in Upper Mount Gravatt.
A 72-unit residential development featuring four 5-storey towers with a mix of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, including a swimming pool, gym…
Approved residential development comprising approximately 20 four-bedroom townhouses with internal access driveway, visitor parking…
Brisbane City Council is delivering the Mansfield Safer School Precinct to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage walking, cycling…
Infill residential revitalisation along the Dawson Road corridor comprising low-to-medium density townhouse and low-rise multi-dwelling…
A series of residential infill and medium-density townhouse and unit developments along the Archer Street corridor in Upper Mount Gravatt.
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Estimated completion year of the 62 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 7, 2026 22, 2027 21, 2028 7, 2029 4. 6 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 17 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wishart over the past 5 years, 4 in the last 12 months; 2 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 4, 2022 0, 2023 4, 2024 2, 2025 6, 2026 (to Oct) 1.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 17 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 15th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 17 | ABS building approvals | 29th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 14 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wishart SA2 include: Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan (Planning); Griffith University Mount Gravatt Campus Closure & Site Redevelopment (Proposed); Mansfield Safer School Precinct (Planning); Kehoe Street Residential Building (Dev. Application); and Salina Towers (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wishart SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Wishart, placing the area among the bottom 24% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wishart SA2 area has seen 33 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wishart SA2's current population of 11,872 has been supported by 17 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wishart SA2 has seen 1.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 810 people in the Wishart SA2, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wishart SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 17, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Wishart SA2 has grown by approximately 177 people, while 85 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Wishart reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,872 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,480 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 77th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,444 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 428 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.79 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wishart SA2 was estimated to be approximately 11,872 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,870 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wishart sa2 has added approximately 428 people and shown a 3.74% increase from the 11,444 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wishart SA2 is estimated at 2,479 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wishart SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Wishart SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Wishart's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wishart SA2 at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Wishart is 4 years older than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wishart SA2 compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 15.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wishart SA2 compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Wishart SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (3.0% vs 1.8%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.2% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.5% of the population in the Wishart SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.8% of the population in the Wishart SA2 as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 66% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,888 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $74,629 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,017 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $784 | 2021 Census, weekly | 45th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 27.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,191 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wishart SA2 is approximately $65,217. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,888.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wishart SA2 is approximately $79,935. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $74,629.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wishart SA2 is approximately $65,217 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,888 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wishart SA2 is approximately $79,935 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $74,629 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wishart SA2's households (~34.4% / 1,301 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wishart SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.4% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Wishart SA2 is $2,017/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wishart SA2 is $2,191/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wishart SA2 is $784/wk.
The Wishart SA2's income level is higher than average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Wishart SA2's median income among taxpayers is $60,888 and the average income stands at $74,629, which compares to figures for Greater Brisbane's of $61,668 and $77,113 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $65,217 (median) and $79,935 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wishart SA2 is $7,530 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wishart sa2's disposable income is $7,530 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Wishart ranks among the top 17% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 68.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,354 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,460 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,523 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wishart SA2 has approximately 6,354 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wishart SA2 stands at 2.6%, which is 1.9 percentage points below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.5%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wishart SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.2% of employment), education & training (12.1%), and professional & technical (9.8%). Other significant employers include retail trade and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wishart SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Wishart SA2 is 68.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Brisbane.
The wishart sa2 shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 12.1% of the local workforce compared to 9.4% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The wishart sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Wishart shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 25.5% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 39.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 15.9% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 33.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
39.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Wishart SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
33.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Wishart SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The wishart sa2 ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wishart SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (25.5%), Certificate (15.9%), Advanced Diploma (11.1%).
33.8% of the population in the Wishart SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.2% in primary school, 11.3% in secondary school, 6.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wishart SA2 is 1101, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the Wishart SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,220 students.
The wishart sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Wishart features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 17.2% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 44.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.0% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,781 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,922 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wishart SA2 had 3,781 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.7% to an estimated 3,922 households today.
The average household size in the Wishart SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (17.2%), group households (2.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,047 family households, couples with children account for 44.3% of all households, couples without children at home 23.0%, and single parent families 12.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the Wishart SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.6% (versus 71.7% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 17.2% compared to 23.6% in Greater Brisbane. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Wishart SA2 have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 56.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 29.7% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 17.2% of all households in the Wishart SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.1% of households, below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 41.4% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 39.5% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 60.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 82.9% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 58.6% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
Wishart scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 41.4% of its population born overseas and 39.5% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Wishart was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.7% of people in Wishart. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.5% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wishart are English, comprising 19.6% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's 26.8%, Australian, comprising 18.4% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 12.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Brisbane's 3.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 2.4% of Wishart (vs 0.5% across Greater Brisbane), Sri Lankan at 0.8% (vs 0.2%) and Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
41.4% of the Wishart SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
39.5% of the population in the Wishart SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
0.8% of the Wishart SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
82.9% of the Wishart SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wishart is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 37.4% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 77.6% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,959 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.3% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 20.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $440 | 2021 Census, weekly | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 60th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Wishart SA2, 37.4% of homes are owned outright, 36.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 26.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 77.6% of dwellings in the Wishart SA2 are houses.
In the Wishart SA2, 1.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 20.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wishart SA2 stands at 37.4%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wishart SA2 is $1,959, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wishart SA2 is $1,210, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wishart SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 22.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wishart SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wishart SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 22.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 21.8% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the Wishart SA2 consists of 77.6% detached houses, 20.8% semi-detached dwellings, 1.6% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wishart consumes approximately 13.9% of median household income ($8,734 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wishart show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 22% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 78% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Wishart's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 54th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.1% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 81.4% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
Around 54.1% of people in the Wishart SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the Wishart SA2, 5.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
6.4% of people in the Wishart SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.8% of the Wishart SA2 population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.3% of people in the Wishart SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wishart SA2, 54.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 449 m away and the nearest GP 704 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 42 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 449 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 684 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 704 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 754 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 825 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 125 places in Wishart, about 3.6 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Wishart, placing the area among the bottom 24% of areas assessed nationally.
Wishart ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Wishart is $736 a week, +7.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
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 slightly older than the national pattern.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 66% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
Wishart ranks among the top 17% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance.
Wishart shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Wishart features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Wishart's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport in Wishart: transport access 10/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Wishart has an estimated 11,872 residents, up 3.7% since the 2021 Census, with 118 projects tracked in the area around Wishart.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Wishart.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (303031066). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wishart from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Wishart with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 10 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 10th percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 20.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.