Aroona

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Aroona is around 3,508, reflecting an increase of 42 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,466. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3,506 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of five new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 1,846 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of Aroona's recent population growth. 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Aroona's population is expected to grow by 10 persons, reflecting a total increase of 0.2% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Aroona, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Aroona shows approximately 5 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 25 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1 new resident per year per dwelling constructed over these five years.

However, recent data indicates this has increased to 4.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $668,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Comparatively, Aroona records significantly lower building activity than the rest of Queensland, with activity 90.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, Aroona's building activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially indicating planning constraints.

Recent building activity in Aroona consists entirely of standalone homes, sustaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 1001 people per dwelling approval, Aroona reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Aroona to grow by 8 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely impacting the area: Kawana Motorway and Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU). Major projects include Aura (Caloundra South) Infrastructure and Caloundra Transport Hub, with key details below.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

The labour market in Aroona shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Aroona has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,886 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%. A moderate 14.1% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.7% compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.5%, alongside a 3.2% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Aroona's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 on Aroona's median income among taxpayers at $52,558 and average at $67,104. These figures align with national averages and compare to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Aroona are approximately $58,529 (median) and $74,727 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household, family and personal incomes in Aroona modestly, between the 43rd and 56th percentiles. Income brackets show that 34.1% of locals (1,196 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses and Aroona's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Aroona is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Aroona, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.2% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. In Regional Qld, this was 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aroona was 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.0% and rented at 14.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aroona was $1,950, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655. Median weekly rent in Aroona was $450, while Regional Qld's was $345. Nationally, Aroona's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Aroona were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $450.

Aroona features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 81.2% of all households, consisting of 36.2% couples with children, 34.0% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Aroona places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational qualifications in Aroona trail regional benchmarks with 22.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.9%). Trade and technical skills also feature prominently with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 30.9%. Educational participation is high with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.8% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Aroona has nine active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by two routes, offering 164 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is good, with residents typically living 292 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (95%). The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 23 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Aroona is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Aroona shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is more prevalent than the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population, which totals around 1,886 people. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.5% and 8.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.3% report being completely free from medical ailments, closely matching the Regional Qld average of 67.6%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.2%, comprising around 708 people. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Aroona had a lower than average cultural diversity with 82.1% of its population born in Australia, 91.3% being citizens, and 96.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Aroona, comprising 51.2% of its population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (33.7%), Australian (26.5%), and Irish (9.8%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.2% in Aroona versus 0.9% regionally, Scots at 9.1% compared to 7.8%, and Germans at 5.0% against the regional average of 4.7%.

Aroona hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Aroona's median age is 43 years, higher than Regional Queensland's average of 41 years and significantly exceeding the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 15.6% of Aroona's population, compared to Regional Queensland, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 12.3%, and the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Aroona's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 15%, adding 52 residents to reach 410. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 53% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 age cohorts.