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 was around 11,620 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 949 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,671. The change is inferred from ABS data indicating an estimated resident population of 11,610 in June 2024 and an additional 397 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,698 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wurtulla-Birtinya's population growth of 8.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded the non-metro area's growth rate of 8.8%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to grow by 2,981 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total 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 has recorded approximately 139 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 697 homes. In FY26 so far, four approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.5 people move to the area per new home constructed each 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 records 13.0% less building activity per person while placing among the 92nd percentile nationally, significantly above the national average and indicating strong developer interest. New development consists of 8.0% detached dwellings and 92.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 66.0% houses) due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 70 people per approval, Wurtulla-Birtinya reflects a developing area. By 2041, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects an increase of 2,971 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply 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 2,971 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include St Clair, Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Town Centre, and Birtinya Social Housing Project. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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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. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%.

As of September 2025, 6482 residents are employed, with a 1.6% lower unemployment rate than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 63.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3% compared to the regional 4.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 1.0 indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.6%, with employment down by 2.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's employment growth of 1.7% and unemployment rise of 0.3%. State-wide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1210 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wurtulla-Birtinya's employment mix suggests local employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Wurtulla - Birtinya SA2 region had a median taxpayer income of $52,856 and an average income of $76,029 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average), specifically for Rest of Qld. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $60,251 and average income $86,665, based on a 13.99% growth in wages since the financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Wurtulla - Birtinya cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.6% of the population, comprising 3,788 individuals, fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, which is similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, 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, evaluated at the latest Census in 2016, dwelling structures comprised 66.5% houses and 33.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Queensland's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wurtulla-Birtinya was at 27.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.7% and rented dwellings at 43.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 2016, was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Queensland's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $480, compared to Non-Metro Queensland's $450. Nationally, Wurtulla-Birtinya's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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 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% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area rate of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – 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.

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 within Wurtulla-Birtinya. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 4 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 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 more so among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% of the total population, around 6,635 people, 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. Around 68.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 66.2% figure for the rest of Queensland. The area has an 18.6% senior population aged 65 and over, totaling around 2,163 people, which is lower than the 22.3% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of 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 a cultural diversity score below average, with 87.0% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (79.3%), and speaking English at home exclusively (92.8%). Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 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 descent was higher at 0.8% than the regional average of 0.6%. New Zealand descent was 1.0%, slightly below the regional 1.1%. German ancestry stood at 4.9%, marginally above the regional 4.6%.

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

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 25-34 year-olds make up 16.1% of the population, while those aged 5-14 are 10.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.9% to 16.1%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 11.7% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 age cohort will increase significantly by 755 people (40%), reaching 2,625. The 15-24 cohort is projected to grow modestly by 2% (25 people).