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Annandale (Qld) has an estimated 8,614 residents, up from 8,376 at the 2021 Census — a change of 238 people, or 2.8%. That puts 1,259 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, and recent address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident population of Annandale (Qld) is projected to be approximately 8,614 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 238 people (2.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,376 people. The estimation of 8,614 residents was calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside address verification processes carried out after the Census. Annandale (Qld) has a population density of 1,259 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical density found in other locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
This demographic expansion was almost entirely powered by incoming overseas migration during the latest periods. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Because the Queensland state projections omit detailed age categories, AreaSearch allocates proportional growth factors across age brackets using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Looking forward, the population increase for Annandale (Qld) is projected to track slightly underneath the median rate for regional locations nationwide, with total growth of 616 persons anticipated by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 7.2% across the 16 years.
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Residential construction is very quiet in Annandale, averaging 1 dwelling approvals each year, which totals 6 approvals over a five-year timeframe. Such low volume is typical of country areas where local demand is small and infrastructure limits building work. Because of the tiny number of approvals, individual building permits can drastically alter annual growth rates and comparison metrics. Annandale experiences far less building activity than the Rest of Qld. The rate of new construction also sits well underneath countrywide averages. Additionally, all recent building permits were for detached houses, which aligns with the countryside setting where large blocks and open spaces are standard.
Long-term projections indicate that Annandale will add 616 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current low level, the volume of new housing could fall short of demand, which may increase buyer competition and push up property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Annandale (Qld), worth an estimated $109 million. A further 14 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.31 billion. 7 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and zoning amendments are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has tracked 14 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Significant initiatives include the Kirwan Health Campus Expansion, the Townsville University Hospital Expansion, the Annandale Christian College Master Plan, and the Townsville Youth Foyer - 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver, with the most relevant local projects detailed in the list below.
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Kirwan Health Campus Expansion
A 45.2 million dollar expansion and redevelopment of the Kirwan Health Campus. The project includes a new two-story facility and refurbishment of existing buildings to expand outpatient pre-natal and post-natal care (midwifery) and oral health services. It also involves upgrading the existing car park and installing technology for TeleHealth services.
Annandale Christian College Master Plan
The Annandale Christian College Master Plan is a 10-stage expansion plan approved by the College Board in 2022, developed with input from students, parents, staff, and the community. In 2023 the college commenced a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) application covering all ten stages. Stage 1, approved by Townsville City Council, involves a roof and spectator seating over the existing basketball court, a new maintenance workshop, and a dedicated off-street bus parking and turnaround area, relocated to the south-west corner of the site to allow room for future stages.Proposed completion of Stage 1 was targeted for 2024. As of the most recent update, the college had appointed a new architect to continue developing the master plan and was pursuing Block Grant Authority funding for the next phase.
Riverway Arts Centre and Library
Modern cultural facility providing community access to arts, library services, and cultural programs along the scenic Ross River precinct.
Townsville Youth Foyer - 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver
Townsville Youth Foyer is a purpose built 40 unit social and affordable housing project on the former Pimlico TAFE site at 87B Fulham Road, Gulliver. It provides self contained one bedroom apartments for young people aged 16 to 25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, with 24/7 onsite support from Mission Australia and a strong focus on education, training and employment pathways to help residents transition to independent living.
Mundingburra Housing
Mundingburra Housing is an exemplary model of climate-responsive, medium-density public housing in North Queensland, providing 18 new homes (16 two-bedroom units and 2 four-bedroom apartments) informed by community insight. It is anchored by a central landscaped spine to foster connection and inclusivity, and has increased residential density by up to 650 percent on the original site. The project was completed in 2023 and opened its doors to tenants in July 2023.
North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK)
The North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ SPARK) is northern Australia's first collaborative defence industry hub, delivering world-class simulation training and research for the defence, science, health, emergency response and knowledge sectors. The not-for-profit precinct will house an Advanced Environmental Simulation Facility (AESF), a Clinical Simulation Centre, an agile Command and Control (C2) team performance research laboratory, and high-performance computing infrastructure. Stage 1 is funded by a 32.2 million dollar Federal Government grant under the Townsville City Deal, with a further 35 million dollars in private sector investment expected for the broader precinct.In 2025, NQ SPARK signed a lease with James Cook University for a permanent home on the ground floor of the Clinical Practice Building at JCU's Bebegu Yumba campus in Douglas, with fitout works now underway. The site sits within the tropical innovation precinct adjacent to Townsville University Hospital and Lavarack Army Barracks. An interim facility continues to operate at Vickers Road North, Condon, where simulation experiments and capability development are being conducted to inform the permanent build. The project is forecast to generate up to 800 jobs and inject more than 200 million dollars into the local economy.
Eden Park Estate
Premium acreage estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches offering large blocks ranging from 2000sqm to over 4000sqm. This master-planned park residential development provides a rural lifestyle combined with modern comfort, featuring town water and fully sewered lots.
Lavarack Barracks Upgrades
$1 billion North Australia Bases upgrade including $19 million for new military working dog facility. Major expansion of Australia's largest Army base with new accommodation, training facilities and infrastructure to support expanded operations in northern Australia.
4,232 residents of Annandale (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 4,344. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 60.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Annandale has a highly qualified workforce with strong employment in public service and health sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.6% calculated from AreaSearch's statistical compilation. There are 4,232 working residents as of March 2026, which puts the unemployment rate 1.3% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, though the participation rate of 60.3% lags behind the Regional Qld figure of 64.3%. Census statistics show that only 5.4% of employed residents worked from home, a figure that may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
The local workforce is highly concentrated in public administration & safety, representing 2.3 times the regional average share. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is barely present, employing only 0.4% of local workers compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. With 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, the suburb has a higher availability of local jobs than is typical. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local workforce shrank by 1.6% and total employment fell by 2.2%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced an employment lift of 0.1% and a labour force expansion of 0.3%, while its unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed using national employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five-year and ten-year national outlooks have been applied to local industry numbers to project employment trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries will grow at different rates. Applying these specific trends to the local industry profile suggests employment for Annandale residents would grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighting model that does not incorporate local population changes.
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Median household income in Annandale (Qld) is $2,238 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $931 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,147 a year against an average of $73,461. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records for the 2023 financial year published at the postcode level show that Annandale residents have a median tax income of $62,147 and an average of $73,461. These figures exceed national standards and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at roughly $69,207 for the median and $81,806 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Annandale in the upper brackets, ranging between the 71st and 80th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, containing 35.5% of taxpayers (3,057 people), which is comparable to the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. A further 33.3% of earners make more than $3,000 per week, pointing to affluent areas that bolster local retail activity. Residents retain 89.3% of their earnings after paying for housing, and the suburb sits in the 7th decile for the SEIFA income index.
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Annandale (Qld) had 2,778 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 17.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Annandale was comprised of 100.0% houses, with no other dwelling types recorded, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other formats accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership stood at 36.6%, which was higher than the regional average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.2% and rental properties made up 24.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,625, which sits below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $380, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are slightly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Annandale (Qld) counted 2,778 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.9%, which includes couples with children at 38.7%, couples without children at 32.3%, and single parents at 10.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, consisting of single-person households at 14.0% and group housing at 3.4%. The median household occupancy is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.9% of adults in Annandale (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 19.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 21.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,807 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Annandale residents demonstrate high levels of formal education, with 30.9% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.1% in the SA4 region and 20.6% across Rest of Qld. This educational profile makes the suburb well-suited for professional service industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 31.4% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (21.5%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 33.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure is made up of 11.5% in high school, 10.6% in primary school, and 6.5% in university or vocational training.
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Public transport in Annandale (Qld) reaches 31 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 360 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Annandale include 31 active stops serviced by buses. These facilities are linked to 3 separate routes, which provide 305 passenger journeys each week. Transport connection is good, with residents living an average of 356 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the area to work, with cars being the primary mode of travel at 93% and cycling at 2%. Households average 1.8 cars, which is above the regional average. A low 5.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been impacted by pandemic conditions.
Bus services run an average of 43 times a day across the network, which averages out to roughly 9 passenger services per stop each week.
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69.7% of residents in Annandale (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show favorable conditions for residents of Annandale, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and illnesses showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health issues is standard across different age brackets, and the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 56% of the population (~4,850 people). This compares to 52.5% of people in Regional Qld. The most frequent medical diagnoses in the suburb were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 8.4 and 7.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical. Those aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the community (1,447 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Seniors in the area enjoy good health, with their medical rankings matching general population standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Annandale (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 79.0% of residents, with 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (24.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Annandale has a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 21.0% of residents born outside Australia and 14.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 59.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries represented are English at 27.7%, Australian at 24.2%, and Irish at 9.1%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Welsh ancestry is present at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Korean at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Italian at 4.6% (compared to 2.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Annandale (Qld) is 40. 28.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Annandale has a median age of 40, which is close to the Regional Qld median of 41 and slightly higher than the national average of 38. Young people aged 15 - 24 are highly represented at 14.8% compared to Regional Qld, while seniors aged 75 - 84 are less common at 5.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 9.7% to 13.8%. Over the same period, children aged 5 to 14 fell from 15.0% to 12.4%, and adults aged 45 to 54 declined from 15.0% to 13.0%.
Age models suggest the suburb's demographic mix will change significantly by 2041. The largest shift will occur in the 25 to 34 group, which is projected to grow by 25% (298 people) to reach 1,487 from 1,188, while the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Annandale (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,376 at the 2021 Census → 8,614 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30063). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.