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, as of November 2025, is approximately 11,962. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 11,444 people. The growth of 518 individuals (4.5%) is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2024 and 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 data 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Projections indicate a decline of 122 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are expected to grow by 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 approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 86 homes. As of FY26, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This demand outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $519,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $8.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Wishart's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wishart records significantly lower building activity (78.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This activity is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity comprises entirely detached dwellings, maintaining Wishart's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (78.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. Wishart has approximately 580 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Wishart may experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Wishart has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting 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 relevant:.

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

Wishart has an educated workforce with 3.1% unemployment rate and stable employment over the past year as of September 2025. There are 6,109 employed residents with a 0.9% lower unemployment rate compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is equal to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Wishart specializes in education & training, employing 1.3 times the regional average. Construction employs only 7.7% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, Wishart's labour force increased by 0.5%, while employment remained steady at 0.0%, raising unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth with 3.8% employment increase and a 0.5 percentage point unemployment decrease. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted slightly by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project total 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 could increase by 6.8% in five years and 14.1% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Wishart SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,864 and an average income of $68,418. These figures are higher than the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,679 and $77,990 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, 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% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,114 residents). 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metro's composition of 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Wishart's home ownership rate was higher at 37.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wishart was $1,959, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure for Wishart was $440, slightly higher than Brisbane metro's $420. 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 compose 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 account for 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 2.8.

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

Wishart has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 39.5% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the Australian national average of 30.4%. The most common university qualification held is the Bachelor degree, at 25.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent in Wishart, with 27.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 11.1% of this group, while certificates make up 15.9%. Educational participation is high, 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

Transport analysis shows Wishart having 44 active public transport stops, all being bus routes. These are served by nine different routes offering a total of 1,422 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to these services is rated good, with residents typically living 208 meters from the nearest stop.

The average service frequency across all routes is 203 trips daily, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wishart's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Wishart, with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (6,423 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4% and 6.4% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% across Greater Brisbane. Wishart has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.9% (2,020 people), compared to the 14.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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 level of cultural diversity, with 41.4% of its population born overseas and 39.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Wishart is Christianity, accounting for 51.7% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Wishart compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 4.5% versus 4.5%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English (19.6%), Australian (18.4%), and Chinese (12.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant divergence: Korean is overrepresented at 2.4% in Wishart compared to the regional average of 2.6%, Sri Lankan at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Russian at 0.6% versus 0.5%.

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 slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wishart has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 5-14 (16.8% locally) but a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (7.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.8% to 14.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 8.6% to 7.2%. By 2041, Wishart's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 73%, reaching 593 people from the current 343. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 72% of this growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.