Wurtulla - Birtinya
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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 around 11,620 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 949 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,671. The change is inferred from ABS data: estimated resident population was 11,610 in June 2024 and there were 397 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,698 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded non-metro areas (8.8%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 64.3% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with Wurtulla-Birtinya expected to grow by 2,981 persons, recording a gain of 25.6% over the 17 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. As of FY26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.5 people per year moved to the area with each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating robust demand that supports property values. New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $348,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $49.7 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Wurtulla-Birtinya experienced 13.0% less building activity per person while ranking among the 93rd percentile nationally, indicating significant developer interest. New developments consisted of 8.0% detached dwellings and 92.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 66.0% houses). With around 70 people per approval, Wurtulla-Birtinya reflects a developing area. By 2041, the population is expected to grow by 2,971 residents. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Looking ahead, Wurtulla - Birtinya is expected to grow by 2,971 residents through to 2041. 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives comprise St Clair, Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Town Centre, and Birtinya Social Housing Project. The following details projects likely 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 a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 2.4%.

There are 6,592 residents employed, which is 1.6% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 63.2%, similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a notable specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3% compared to 4.5% regionally.

The worker-to-resident ratio of 1.0 indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.3%, accompanied by a 1.8% decrease in employment, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wurtulla-Birtinya's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Wurtulla-Birtinya had a median taxpayer income of $52,856 and an average of $76,029 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 for median income and $64,844 for average income. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,251 (median) and $86,665 (average). The 2021 Census showed that incomes in Wurtulla-Birtinya clustered around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicated that 32.6% of the population earned between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.7% fell within this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

The dwelling structure in Wurtulla - Birtinya, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.5% houses and 33.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Wurtulla - Birtinya was 27.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.7% and rented dwellings at 43.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Wurtulla - Birtinya's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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 make up the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 6.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Queensland.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This rate also exceeds that of the SA3 area, which stands at 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates 21 active transport stops operating within Wurtulla-Birtinya, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 963 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 335 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Wurtulla-Birtinya faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups, but to a higher degree among older cohorts. Approximately 57% (~6,635 people) have private health cover, compared to 52.7% in the rest of Queensland.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.9% and 8.6% of residents respectively. About 68.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.2% in the rest of Queensland. The area has 18.6% (2,163 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 22.3% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

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 a lower cultural diversity, with 87.0% citizens, 79.3% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 47.0%, compared to 50.0% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.5%), Australian (26.0%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, South African representation was higher at 0.8% versus 0.6% regionally, German at 4.9% versus 4.6%, and New Zealand at 1.0% versus 1.1%.

Wurtulla - Birtinya's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Wurtulla - Birtinya is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 16.1%, while those aged 5-14 are smaller at 10.2% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.9% to 16.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Wurtulla - Birtinya's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 755 people (40%) from 1,869 to 2,625. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort grows by a modest 2% (25 people).