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

Worongary-Tallai's population is approximately 9,121 as of November 2025. Between the 2021 Census and June 2024, the population increased by around 6.8% to about 8,932 people. This growth can be attributed to an estimated 370 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 350 persons per square kilometer. Worongary-Tallai's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area, with overseas migration contributing around 56.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Projections indicate exceptional growth for the area, placing it in the top 10% of national non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the population is expected to grow by around 45.8%, reaching approximately 13,297 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Worongary-Tallai averaged approximately 66 new dwelling approvals annually over recent years. Specifically, between FY21 and FY25330 homes were approved, with an additional 39 approved in FY26 to date. This translates to around 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. However, this ratio has decreased to approximately one person per dwelling over the last two years, suggesting improved supply availability.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $589,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties by developers. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $306,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus in the area. Compared to Rest of Qld, Worongary-Tallai has seen 191% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers ample choice. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's traditional low-density character and catering to families seeking space.

With approximately 95 people per approval, Worongary-Tallai is a developing area with projected population growth of 4,178 residents by 2041, as estimated by AreaSearch. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.

Worongary - Tallai 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 24 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Gooding Drive Commercial Precinct, Merrimac Green Residential Development, Merrimac Community Sports Hub, and Merrimac State School Modernisation. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Worongary - Tallai exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Worongary-Tallai has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Employment grew by an estimated 1.8% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 4925 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 69.8%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. 18.8% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Major employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.6%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.8% and labour force by 2.2%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Worongary-Tallai's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Worongary - Tallai SA2 was $53,964 and the average income was $70,989 in financial year 2023. These figures were higher than Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest that the median income would be approximately $59,312 and the average income $78,024 based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. According to census data, household incomes ranked at the 81st percentile ($2,262 weekly) while personal incomes ranked lower at the 48th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Worongary - Tallai SA2 was 31.1% of locals (2,836 people), earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels where 31.7% fell within this range. Higher earners made up a substantial presence with 35.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounted for 14.3% of income, while strong earnings placed residents in the 82nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Worongary - Tallai, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Worongary - Tallai stood at 36.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.6% and rented ones at 10.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $520, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345 and Australia's national average of $375. Nationally, Worongary - Tallai's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 compared to the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 84.7% of all households, including 45.4% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 13.1% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

In Worongary-Tallai, 25.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for further educational development in the region. Bachelor's degrees are the most common (17.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 12.7%, while certificates make up 27.0%. Educational participation is 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

The analysis of public transport in the area comprising Worongary-Tallai shows ten active transport stops currently operating. These stops are served by two distinct bus routes, which together facilitate 128 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is assessed as limited, with residents typically residing 831 meters away from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 2.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 18 trips per day, resulting in 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 closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area exhibits a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively high at approximately 54% of the total population (~4,934 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.8% and 7.4% of residents respectively. 71.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. The under-65 population exhibits better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,633 people), lower than the 20.0% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings higher than those of 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, according to the census conducted on 27 June 2016, had cultural diversity roughly in line with its wider region's average. 74.6% of its population were born in Australia, and 87.3% were citizens. English was spoken at home by 92.7%.

Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 50.7% of the population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.6%), Australian (25.7%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.5%, South Africans at 1.0%, and Maori at 0.8%.

Worongary - Tallai's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Worongary-Tallai is close to the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 years, and both are higher than the Australian median of 38 years. In comparison with the Rest of Queensland average, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.9% in Worongary-Tallai, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of 15 to 24-year-olds has increased from 12.7% to 14.4%, and the 25 to 34 age cohort has grown from 8.1% to 9.5%. Conversely, the proportion of 55 to 64-year-olds has decreased from 14.0% to 12.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Worongary-Tallai, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow substantially by 749 people (an increase of 87%) from 864 to 1,614.