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Aroona has an estimated 3,509 residents, up from 3,466 at the 2021 Census — a change of 43 people, or 1.2%. That puts 1,847 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 AreaSearch's review of regional ABS population revisions alongside post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Aroona had an estimated count of around 3,509 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 43 people (1.2%) compared to the 3,466 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an estimated resident population of 3,506 identified through ABS ERP figures from June 2025 together with 4 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,846 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population expansion was almost entirely propelled by overseas migration, which served as the primary catalyst for local demographic increases. Demographic projections for the suburb of Aroona draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models baseline-set to 2022 across individual SA2 areas, supplemented beyond 2032 or where coverage is absent by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 numbers. Because state-level datasets lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Under this modeling framework, the suburb of Aroona is projected to experience a slight population reduction over the projection period, contracting by 3 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments are set to expand, most notably the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is modeled to add 55 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Aroona over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approval statistics analyzed by AreaSearch indicate an average of roughly 6 residential approvals annually in Aroona, culminating in approximately 33 homes over the last 5 financial years, with 4 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the area gained an average of 1.2 people per year for every dwelling constructed, reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics, while new homes carried an average estimated construction cost of $694,000, exceeding regional standards and demonstrating quality-oriented building activity. Residential building activity in Aroona sits well below broader trends, tracking 91.0% below regional average per person compared to Rest of Qld and trailing national rates, underscoring its established footprint and possible planning constraints.
Approved residential projects consist of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, diverging from the current 96.0% houses profile and pointing to tighter land availability alongside shifting lifestyle and housing affordability considerations. With approximately 779 people per approval, the locality displays the hallmarks of a fully established urban environment. With demographic forecasts pointing toward flat or decreasing resident numbers, building demand in Aroona could ease, potentially delivering advantageous market dynamics for residential buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Aroona
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 62 current infrastructure and development projects close to Aroona, worth an estimated $14.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Civic infrastructure, development frameworks, and transport initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 2 significant projects with potential influence on the area, including the Kawana Motorway, Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU), Aura (Caloundra South) Infrastructure, and the Caloundra Transport Hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Sunshine Coast Industrial Park
The Sunshine Coast Industrial Park is a 215-hectare major regional industrial hub delivered by Economic Development Queensland. Designed for medium to high-impact manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale industrial activities, Stage 2 delivers fully serviced industrial lots with direct Bruce Highway access.
Aura Business Park
Major commercial and industrial employment precinct within Stockland's Aura masterplanned community. The business park accommodates industrial, logistics, office, technology, research, light manufacturing and showroom uses. Development continues through staged land releases, with most industrial lots sold and developed while new innovation precincts and commercial stages remain under construction.
Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct Upgrades (Currimundi)
A $9.3 million upgrade to the Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi, delivering a new accessible gymnasium, recovery space with ice baths and sauna, sport and recreation office space, a beach access path linking to the existing Coastal Walkway, and an additional emergency access road. The leisure centre building is also being expanded with new adjacent facilities. Works are being delivered by I.C.M Construction (QLD) Pty Ltd under the Queensland Government's $28 million-plus Sport and Recreation Venues improvement program, in support of community health outcomes and the Brisbane 2032 athlete pathway.Completion is expected in early 2026.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square.Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project
The project involves reconstructing the damaged seawall at Moffat Beach to protect parklands, pathways, roads, and facilities from climate change impacts. It aims to retain Norfolk pine trees, minimize loss of beach and parkland, improve drainage, and enhance access.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths.Final design was confirmed in May 2025. A construction tender was released in March 2026. Subject to EPBC Act approvals and contractor appointment, construction is anticipated to begin mid-2026 with completion targeted for early 2028.
Bellvista Boulevard Black Spot Project
Road safety improvements including raised pedestrian crossings on the southern leg of the roundabout, painted central splitter islands at approaches to crossings, flexible bollards on traffic islands, and lighting upgrades.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
1,890 residents of Aroona are employed, from a labour force of 1,942. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,645, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Workforce metrics compiled across statistical areas by AreaSearch reveal that Aroona maintains a qualified labour pool with notable concentrations in core service fields alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.7%. Employed locals numbered 1,890 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.2% under the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Workforce participation is relatively aligned with wider benchmarks, standing at 66.9% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records also showed 14.1% working from home, though broader Covid-19 restrictions should be factored into this figure. Aroona's workforce is concentrated heavily within health care & social assistance, construction, as well as education & training.
The area exhibits a distinct profile in construction, where its workforce share is 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.7% of resident employment, falling short of the 4.5% seen across the wider region. Comparing local job figures against resident worker counts reveals that this primarily residential locality offers relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM records, the 12 months to March 2026 saw Aroona's labour force decline by 2.3% and local employment fall by 2.8%, which elevated the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Future labour demand may also be informed by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections issued in Mar-26. Applying nationwide five-year (6.6%) and ten-year (13.7%) industry forecasts to Aroona's specific industry distribution suggests potential local employment increases of 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple illustrative weighting model that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Aroona is $1,857 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $775 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,558 a year against an average of $67,104. 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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Aggregated ATO postcode metrics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Aroona recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $52,558 and an average of $67,104, mirroring nationwide benchmarks and comparing with Regional Qld figures of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $58,529 for median earnings and $74,727 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings around the middle percentiles, ranging between the 43rd and 56th percentiles.
In terms of distribution, 34.1% of the population (1,196 people) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, closely tracking the 31.7% observed regionally. Meanwhile, residents retain 84.9% of income after meeting housing commitments, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Aroona had 1,224 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Aroona at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 96.2%, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations made up 3.9%, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright homeownership reached 37.7%, substantially higher than Regional Qld, while 48.0% of properties were owned with a mortgage and 14.3% were rented. Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $1,950, exceeding Regional Qld's $1,655 and the Australian median of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $450, significantly above the $345 reported for Regional Qld and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Aroona counted 1,224 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 16% 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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Family living arrangements constitute 81.2% of all households in Aroona, comprising couples with children at 36.2%, couples without children at 34.0%, and single-parent households at 9.5%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 18.8%, consisting of single-person households at 16.2% and share housing at 2.9%. The typical household size sits at 2.7 people, compared to the 2.5 person average across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.3% of adults in Aroona hold a university qualification, including 16.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education qualifications in Aroona sit below national figures, as 22.3% of individuals aged 15+ possess a university degree compared with 30.4% across Australia. Within tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 16.1%, graduate diplomas comprise 3.3%, and postgraduate qualifications account for 2.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 42.7% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 11.8% with advanced diplomas and 30.9% holding certificates. Student participation in formal education across Aroona stands at 26.5%. This group comprises 9.8% of residents enrolled in primary school, 8.5% attending secondary school, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary study programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Aroona means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.3% of residents in Aroona report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity indicate favourable health measures in Aroona, where both younger and older cohorts exhibit lower occurrences of standard illnesses. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 54% of the population (~1,887 people), marginally above typical SA2 figures. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 9.5 and 8.0% of residents respectively, whereas 67.3% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared with 67.6% across Regional Qld. General health metrics among working-age individuals remain standard, while outcomes for the 715 people aged 65 and over (comprising 20.4% of residents) rate above average and track nationwide standards for senior demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Aroona is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively uniform cultural background in Aroona, where 82.1% of residents were born in Australia, 91.3% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.6% speak exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 51.2% of the local population. Judaism shows an overrepresentation relative to the broader area, accounting for 0.2% of locals against 0.1% across Regional Qld. Ancestry records regarding parental birthplace indicate that English heritage is the most common background at 33.7%, followed by Australian at 26.5% and Irish at 9.8%. Higher proportional representation relative to Regional Qld is also visible among residents claiming New Zealand lineage at 1.2% (versus 0.9%), Scottish ancestry at 9.1% (versus 7.8%), and German heritage at 5.0% (versus 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Aroona is 43. 22.1% 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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Aroona's age profile closely mirrors Regional Qld, with the largest divergence across the primary age segments measuring just 2.5 percentage points. As of August 2026, AreaSearch calculates the local median age at 43, unchanged from the 2021 Census and remaining 2 years older than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and above the national median of 38 from that same Census. Long-term projections to 2041 show demographic additions concentrated among older residents aged 65+, expanding by 89 residents (12%) to 805, while youth, young adult, and middle-aged brackets are expected to see contraction.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Aroona
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,466 at the 2021 Census → 3,509 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 Aug 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 (SAL30086). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.