Andergrove

An assessment of population growth drivers in Andergrove reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Andergrove is around 10,553. This figure reflects an increase of 629 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,924. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,390 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,244 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Andergrove has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the SA3 area. The population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023 based on 2022 data when utilised. Future population trends project an above median growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Andergrove expected to expand by 1,753 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 16.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Andergrove when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Andergrove has received approximately 39 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 199 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 is 3.6 people, suggesting demand outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and intensify competition among buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $470,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $3.8 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Andergrove maintains similar development levels per capita, preserving market balance with the broader area. All new construction consists of detached houses, preserving Andergrove's traditional suburban character and appealing to families seeking space.

Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (83.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 308 people per approval, Andergrove exhibits low-density characteristics. Future projections estimate Andergrove will add approximately 1,745 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects include Mackay Port Access Stage 1, Somerset Park Estate, Andergove Priority Development Area (PDA), and Andergrove Lakes Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Andergrove ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Andergrove has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the national average. Over the past year, ending September 2025, employment grew by an estimated 4.7%.

As of that date, 5,750 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is 70.5%, slightly higher than the regional average of 65.7%. A low 4.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. The dominant employment sectors in Andergrove are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining.

The area shows strong specialization in mining, with an employment share three times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 0.6% of residents employed in these sectors compared to the regional average of 4.5%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while labour force grew by 4.6%. Unemployment remained essentially unchanged during this period. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a slight rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Andergrove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years. However, these projections are illustrative extrapolations and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Andergrove had a median taxpayer income of $57,930 and an average of $72,434 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This was higher than the national averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,671 (median) and $79,612 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since the financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, Andergrove's incomes cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 35.2% of residents (3,714 people), similar to the broader area where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing costs consume 15.8% of income in Andergrove, leaving disposable income at the 50th percentile.

Andergrove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Andergrove, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 83.0% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Andergrove was at 25.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (32.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,647, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Andergrove's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Andergrove has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.5% of all households, including 29.0% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Andergrove faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 8.3%, while certificates make up 35.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.2%), secondary education (10.4%), and tertiary education (3.1%).

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

Andergrove has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together facilitate 210 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is considered good, with residents typically located approximately 292 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outwards, primarily using cars which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Andergrove. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 30 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Andergrove is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Andergrove faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among both younger and older age cohorts.

Mental health issues affect 8.9% of residents, while arthritis impacts 7.9%. Approximately 56% (~5,899 people) have private health cover, compared to 52.5% across the rest of Queensland. 68.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 15.6% (1,646 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. National rankings for this age group are even higher than the general population.

Andergrove is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Andergrove had a lower level of cultural diversity, with 87.7% of its population being citizens, 88.0% born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Andergrove, making up 53.8% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.0%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (7.6%).

Notably, Maltese (1.4%) was overrepresented in Andergrove compared to the regional average of 0.4%, as were German (5.1% vs 4.7%) and South African (0.7% vs 0.5%).

Andergrove's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Andergrove's median age in 2021 was 36 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort was notably over-represented at 15.6% compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 75-84 year-olds were under-represented at 4.7%. Between 2021 and the present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.2% to 15.6%, while the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 13.5% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Andergrove's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to expand by 542 people (33%) from 1,646 to 2,189, while the 15-24 group is expected to contract by 24 residents.