Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub
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Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's population is around 13,034 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 4,018 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,016 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,005 in June 2024 and an additional 1,106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 468 persons per square kilometer. Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's growth rate of 44.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 79.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 10,937 persons and a total increase of 76.0%.

The level of residential development activity in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has recorded approximately 306 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1533 homes. As of FY26, 47 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3 people move to the area for each dwelling built annually between FY21 and FY25. This demand outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $249000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Commercial approvals totalling $206 million have been registered in FY26, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub records 230% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice but with recent development activity moderating. This is significantly higher than national averages, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 85% detached houses and 15% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 44 people moving per dwelling approval, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts project an increase of 9908 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Emerald Lakes at Bahrs Scrub, The Heights at Bahrs Scrub, Brookwater Rise Estate, and Stapylton Industrial Expansion. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% in June 2024 and rose slightly to 2.1% by June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%. As of June 2025, 6,974 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 71.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction shows notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.1% versus the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, and labour force grew by 4.8%, causing a slight fall in unemployment rate to 2.1%. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% with unemployment falling to 3.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub had a median income among taxpayers of $65,019 and an average level of $72,690. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,115 (median) and $82,859 (average), based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 42.5% of the population (5,539 individuals) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 71st percentile nationally, and Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had 78.9% houses and 21.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was at 21.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.4% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,863, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,560. Median weekly rent in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $340. Nationally, mortgage repayments were similar at $1,863, but rents were substantially higher at $415.

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

Family households account for 83.5% of all households, including 38.5% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 13.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has lower university qualification rates at 17.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (31.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.8%, with 10.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is served by Windaroo Valley State High School, which educates 1,204 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 976) with balanced educational opportunities. Secondary education dominates with 1 school, while primary students typically attend schools in nearby areas. There are fewer school places per 100 residents (9.2) than the regional average (16.1), indicating some students may attend schools outside the area.

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

Wolffdene-Bahrs Scrub has 12 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses on two different routes, offering a total of 104 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to these services is limited, with an average distance of 626 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes is 14 trips per day, which translates to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub shows better-than-average health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, certain older and at-risk cohorts have higher than average rates.

Approximately 56% (~7,299 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.1%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 8.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.1% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 10.8% (1,402 people), than the 16.1% found in Greater Brisbane. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wolffdene-Bahrs Scrub has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 8.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 23.6% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wolffdene-Bahrs Scrub, comprising 45.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category makes up 0.8% of Wolffdene-Bahrs Scrub's population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in Wolffdene-Bahrs Scrub are English (30.2%), Australian (26.2%), and Other (7.3%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders comprise 2.1%, Maori make up 2.5%, and Samoans account for 0.8% of Wolffdene-Bahrs Scrub's population, compared to regional percentages of 1.7%, 3.0%, and 1.1% respectively.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's median age is 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.3%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 35 to 44 has increased from 13.0% to 14.8%, while the age group of 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.1% to 11.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow substantially, increasing by 1,484 people (104%) from 1,429 to 2,914.