Worongary - Tallai

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Worongary - Tallai's population is around 9,121 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 579 people (6.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,542 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,932 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 369 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 350 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Worongary - Tallai's 6.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 56.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan areas, is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 4,367 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 45.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Worongary - Tallai has averaged around 66 new dwelling approvals per year, with 330 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 43 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, with recent figures indicating this has eased to 1 person per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, reflecting better supply availability. New homes are being built at an average value of $589,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $306,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

When measured against the Rest of Qld, Worongary - Tallai has 191.0% more new home approvals (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 95 people per approval, Worongary - Tallai reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Worongary - Tallai will gain 4,178 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Gooding Drive Commercial Precinct, Merrimac Green Residential Development, Merrimac Community Sports Hub, and Merrimac State School Modernisation, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Worongary - Tallai demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Worongary - Tallai has a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and 2.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,975 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (70.4% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 18.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a limited presence with 0.6% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. The predominantly residential 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, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while the labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Worongary - Tallai. 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 Worongary - Tallai's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Worongary - Tallai SA2's income level is higher than the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Worongary - Tallai SA2's median income among taxpayers is $53,964 and the average income stands at $70,989, which compares to figures for Regional Qld's of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $59,312 (median) and $78,024 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank exceptionally at the 81st percentile ($2,262 weekly), though personal income ranks lower at the 48th percentile. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 31.1% of locals (2,836 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 35.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Worongary - Tallai is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Worongary - Tallai, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.9% houses and 6.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Worongary - Tallai was higher than that of Regional Qld, at 36.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (52.6%) or rented (10.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $520, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Worongary - Tallai's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Worongary - Tallai features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 84.7% of all households, comprising 45.4% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 13.1% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Worongary - Tallai exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Worongary - Tallai trail regional benchmarks, with 25.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (27.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in secondary education, 10.6% in primary education, and 5.1% 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 10 active transport stops operating within Worongary - Tallai, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 128 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 831 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.3 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 18.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Worongary - Tallai's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Worongary - Tallai's health metrics sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A standard level of common health conditions is seen across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~4,934 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.8 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 71.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,618 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Worongary - Tallai was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 74.6% of its population born in Australia, 87.3% being citizens, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Worongary - Tallai is Christianity, which makes up 50.7% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Worongary - Tallai are English, comprising 32.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.7% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Worongary - Tallai (vs 0.9% regionally), South Australian at 1.0% (vs 0.5%) and Maori at 0.8% (vs 0.8%).

Worongary - Tallai's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 42-year median age in Worongary - Tallai is close to Regional Qld's average of 41 and similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 15 - 24 cohort is notably over-represented (14.4% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (9.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 8.1% to 9.9% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.7% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Worongary - Tallai. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 713 people (79%) from 900 to 1,614.