Wurtulla - Birtinya

Wurtulla - Birtinya lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Wurtulla-Birtinya's population is approximately 11,651 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 980 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,671. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 11,624 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,703 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Wurtulla-Birtinya has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are adopted, using proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Based on projected demographic shifts, significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Wurtulla-Birtinya expected to grow by 2,681 persons, reflecting a total gain of 22.8% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wurtulla - Birtinya was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Wurtulla-Birtinya recorded approximately 139 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 697 homes. In FY26 so far, 182 approvals have been granted. Each new home constructed attracted an average of 2.5 people per year between FY21 and FY25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $348,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $49.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Wurtulla-Birtinya shows 13.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 92nd percentile nationally, significantly above the national average and indicating strong developer interest. New developments consist of 8.0% detached dwellings and 92.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the current pattern of 66.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 70 people per approval, Wurtulla-Birtinya reflects a developing area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 2,654 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Looking ahead, Wurtulla - Birtinya is expected to grow by 2,654 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Wurtulla - Birtinya has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Town Centre, St Clair, and Birtinya Social Housing Project. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Wurtulla-Birtinya has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. As of December 2025, there are 6406 employed residents, with a 1.4% lower unemployment rate than Regional Qld's 4.0%, and a participation rate of 66.5%.

Home-based work is moderate at 15.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, retail trade. Health care has a significant share (1.5 times regional level), while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence (0.3% vs regional 4.5%). The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0.

Over December 2024 to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.2%, employment by 2.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3%. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force expansion of 1.0%, with a rise in unemployment by 0.3%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wurtulla-Birtinya's mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Wurtulla-Birtinya SA2 is $54,781 and the average is $81,035 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest incomes reported nationally, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on a 11.36% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $61,004 (median) and $90,241 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census conducted in 2021, income levels in Wurtulla-Birtinya cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.6% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 range, with 3,798 individuals reported in this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Wurtulla - Birtinya displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Wurtulla-Birtinya, as per the latest Census, 66.5% of dwellings were houses, with 33.4% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wurtulla-Birtinya stood at 27.1%, with mortgaged properties at 29.7% and rented dwellings at 43.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was recorded at $480, compared to Regional Queensland's $345 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Wurtulla-Birtinya's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure.

Wurtulla - Birtinya features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 70.3% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 6.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Regional Qld average.

Wurtulla - Birtinya performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 28.7%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area's 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 26.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.7% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 21 active transport stops operating in Wurtulla - Birtinya. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with four individual routes providing a total of 875 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 335 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport is car at 86%, with walking at 7% and cycling at 3%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, some 15.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 125 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 41 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Wurtulla - Birtinya is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Wurtulla-Birtinya faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (6,932 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Queensland. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 8.9% and 8.6% of residents respectively. However, 68.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 67.6% across Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,223 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Wurtulla - Birtinya ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wurtulla-Birtinya had low cultural diversity, with 87.0% citizens, 79.3% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 47.0%, compared to 52.2% regionally. Top ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (8.9%).

South Australian representation was notably higher at 0.8% (vs regional 0.5%), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.9%), and German at 4.9% (vs 4.7%).

Wurtulla - Birtinya's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Wurtulla-Birtinya, at 39 years, is lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent, making up 16.0% of the population, while those aged 5-14 are comparatively smaller at 9.9%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 9.3% to 10.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 14.9% to 16.0%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 9.9%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 12.0% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 622 people (33%), from 1,859 to 2,482, while the 15 to 24 group will decrease by 1 resident.