Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's population is around 13,153 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,137 people (45.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,016 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,005 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 472 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's 45.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 79.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Regarding demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 10,937 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 74.4% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 306 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 1,533 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 76 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 3 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $249,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $20.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub records 230.0% more new home approvals (per person), offering buyers greater choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached houses attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 44 people per dwelling approval, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub will gain 9,789 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Emerald Lakes Bahrs Scrub, The Heights Bahrs Scrub, Brookwater Rise Estate, and Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, and an unemployment rate of just 2.1%. As of December 2025, 7,016 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (77.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 13.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.1% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.3% combined with employment decreasing by 1.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $69,091 with the average level standing at $77,867. This is very high nationally and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,938 (median) and $85,584 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 42.5% of the population (5,590 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 70th percentile and the area'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

Dwelling structure within Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.8% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was lagging that of Brisbane metro, at 21.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (48.4%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was in line with the Brisbane metro average at $1,863, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's mortgage repayments are similar to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 83.5% of all households, comprising 38.5% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 13.7% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (17.4%) substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (31.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 16 active transport stops operating within Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 1 individual route, collectively providing 115 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 626 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 13.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~7,628 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.0% and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 70.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 11.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,442 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.8% of its population being citizens, 76.4% born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub is Christianity, which makes up 45.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub are English, comprising 30.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 26.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 7.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 2.1% of Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub (vs 1.0% regionally), Maori at 2.5% (vs 1.1%) and Samoan at 0.8% (vs 0.9%).

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

At 32 years, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's median age is notably under the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (15.1%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (6.4%). In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.0% to 15.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand substantially, increasing by 1,481 people (103%) from 1,432 to 2,914.