Wooloowin - Lutwyche
Statistical Area - sa2

Wooloowin - Lutwyche lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Wooloowin - Lutwyche's population was around 12,408 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 1,383 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,025, a rise of 12.5%. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 12,131 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 4,028 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.9% of overall population gains recently.

All migration drivers were positive factors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population projections indicate above median growth for the area, with an expected increase of 2,033 persons by 2041, reflecting a total rise of 14.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wooloowin - Lutwyche among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Wooloowin - Lutwyche has seen approximately 97 dwellings granted development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25487 homes were approved, with a further 146 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.3 new residents annually over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $328,000. In terms of commercial development, there have been $7.7 million in approvals this financial year, suggesting limited focus on commercial projects compared to residential ones. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Wooloowin - Lutwyche exhibits elevated construction activity, with 21.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This balance between buyer choice and support for current property values has been observed despite a recent moderation in development activity. The new building activity is predominantly focused on attached dwellings (93.0%), with only 7.0% being detached, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living.

This shift aims to provide more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Currently, the area has around 699 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. Population forecasts suggest Wooloowin - Lutwyche will gain approximately 1,756 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 52 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Greville, Lamington Markets, 260 MacArthur Avenue Hamilton - Silverstone Development, and Lutwyche Market Central - Internal Reconfiguration & Tenancy Expansion. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Wooloowin-Lutwyche has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%. There were 8,093 residents in work while the workforce participation rate was 73.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, construction has limited presence with 5.5% employment compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, labour force increased by 2.8%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wooloowin-Lutwyche's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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

Wooloowin - Lutwyche has one of Australia's highest income levels according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $64,052 and the average income stands at $90,133, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,013 (median) and $102,743 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wooloowin - Lutwyche rank between the 71st and 86th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant, with 33.8% of residents (4,193 people), similar to the metropolitan region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Wooloowin - Lutwyche displays considerable affluence with 31.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 70th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wooloowin - Lutwyche features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wooloowin - Lutwyche's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 40.4% houses and 59.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wooloowin - Lutwyche was 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.6% and rented at 53.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Brisbane metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in Wooloowin - Lutwyche was $380, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

Wooloowin - Lutwyche features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 58.1% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.9%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 8.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational achievement in Wooloowin - Lutwyche places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Wooloowin - Lutwyche is notably higher than regional averages. 48.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. University graduates make up the largest group at 32.3%, followed by those with postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.9% and certificates for 14.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in tertiary education, 7.5% in primary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education. The area's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,143 students. Wooloowin - Lutwyche demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1112. Education provision is balanced, with 2 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 17.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.7, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Wooloowin - Lutwyche has 54 active transport stops operating within its area. These are a mix of train and bus stops serviced by 67 individual routes. Together, they provide 7,119 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 151 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,017 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 131 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wooloowin - Lutwyche's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wooloowin - Lutwyche. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population. It is nearer to the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts.

Rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (8,276 people). This compares to 71.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues impacting 10.6% of residents and asthma impacting 7.1%. A total of 72.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 11.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,469 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population despite being above average.

Wooloowin - Lutwyche was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wooloowin-Lutwyche has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wooloowin-Lutwyche, making up 45.7% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 4.1% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.8%), Australian (21.9%), and Irish (10.5%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnicities: French (0.7% vs regional 0.7%), Korean (0.6% vs regional 0.5%), and Italian (4.4% vs regional 3.4%) are notable.

Wooloowin - Lutwyche hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Wooloowin - Lutwyche has a median age of 34, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially under Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wooloowin - Lutwyche has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (21.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.1% to 4.2%, while the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 10.2% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Wooloowin - Lutwyche, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 99%, adding 520 residents to reach a total of 1,047. This growth is part of an ongoing demographic aging trend, as residents aged 65 and older represent 58% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.