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

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's population is around 13,121 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,105 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,016 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,765 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 1,202 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 471 persons per square kilometer. Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's growth rate of 45.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%) and that of the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 73.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 9,983 persons reflecting a total increase of 73.4% over the 16 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 granted around 306 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1533 homes. As of FY26109 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outpacing supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $249,000, below the regional average, suggesting affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $20.6 million in commercial approvals, showing moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub records 207% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice but with moderating development activity. Detached houses make up 85% of new developments, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 44 people moving in for each dwelling approved, Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 9627 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Emerald Lakes Bahrs Scrub, The Heights Bahrs Scrub, Brookwater Rise Estate, and Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate. The following list details those most pertinent.

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

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub had an unemployment rate of 2.1% as of December 2025. It has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. There were 7,016 residents employed at this time, which was below Greater Brisbane's employment figure but with a lower unemployment rate of 2.1%.

The workforce participation rate was 72.6%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 13.5% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment were construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for the year to December 2025 indicated a decrease in both labour force (-1.3%) and employment (-1.3%), leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a slight fall in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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 2023. Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $69,091 and an average income of $77,867. These figures are high nationally, with Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes being $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub are approximately $76,940 (median) and $86,713 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 42.5% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999. Housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 70th percentile. 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 in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.8% houses and 4.1% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub was 21.2%, with the rest mortgaged (48.4%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,863, similar to Brisbane metro's average and the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $415, higher than Brisbane metro's $380 and the national average of $375.

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 make up 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's university qualification rate is 17.4%, significantly lower than 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, 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

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route, providing a total of 115 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited, with residents typically living 626 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 94%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.9, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~7,610 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 8.9% of residents respectively, while 70.0% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,426 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but 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's cultural diversity is roughly aligned with the broader area, with 84.8% being citizens, 76.4% born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 45.0%. The most significant overrepresentation is 'Other', at 0.8%, compared to 1.3% regionally.

For ancestry, the top groups are English (30.2%), Australian (26.2%), and Other (7.3%). Notably, New Zealanders are overrepresented at 2.1% versus 1.0%, Maori at 2.5% versus 1.1%, and Samoans at 0.8% versus 0.9%.

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

Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's median age at 31 years 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%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 35-44 age group grew from 13.0% to 15.1%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.1% to 10.7% and the 65-74 group dropped from 7.3% to 6.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub's age profile will change significantly, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to increase by 1,437 people (103%) from 1,401 to 2,839.