Birtinya

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Birtinya is around 5,164 people. This reflects an increase of 786 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,378 people in the suburb. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,162 following examination of the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2024), along with an additional 315 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,613 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Birtinya's growth rate of 18.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (8.8%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration primarily drove population growth for the suburb, contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Birtinya, with an expected increase of 1,310 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 18.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Birtinya among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Birtinya has recorded around 101 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 507 homes. So far in FY26, three approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.5 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, this has decreased to 0.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $453,000, under regional levels. In FY26, $33.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Birtinya shows 54.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% townhouses or apartments. Population forecasts indicate Birtinya will gain 958 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Birtinya will gain 958 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.

Birtinya has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, Birtinya Town Centre, St Clair, and Birtinya Social Housing Project. The following list details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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The exceptional employment performance in Birtinya places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Birtinya has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2940 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was at 64.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Healthcare & social assistance had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented with only 0.3% of Birtinya's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. There were 1.8 workers for every resident as per the Census, indicating the area functioned as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2% while employment declined by 1.7%, resulting in a fall of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment rate. This contrasted with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offered further insight into potential future demand within Birtinya. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, were mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Birtinya's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.8% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Birtinya's median income among taxpayers was $56,961 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $81,934 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $64,930 (median) and $93,397 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Birtinya cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 31.8% of residents (1,642 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 46th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Birtinya features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Birtinya, as per the latest Census evaluation, 42.3% of dwellings were houses while 57.8% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Queensland's figures of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Birtinya stood at 15.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.5% and rented ones at 63.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Birtinya was $490, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $450. Nationally, Birtinya's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,058 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Birtinya features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.1% of all households, including 21.5% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 9.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Birtinya demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Birtinya is notably high. Among residents aged 15 and over, 34.9% have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 23.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.8% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (22.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in tertiary education, 7.1% in primary education, and 7.0% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Birtinya's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Birtinya shows that there are currently eleven active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing service to these locations. Together, they facilitate 414 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically situated approximately 363 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, across all routes, there are 59 trips per day, which translates to about 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Birtinya is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Birtinya faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older residents. Approximately 60% of Birtinya's total population of 3,081 people have private health cover, compared to 52.7% in the rest of Queensland.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 10.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.7%. A total of 67.5% of Birtinya's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.2% in the rest of Queensland. In Birtinya, 17.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (914 people), which is lower than the 22.3% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Birtinya was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Birtinya's cultural diversity is above average, with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 45.5%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to 0.7% in Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.4%), Australian (24.6%), and Irish (8.3%). Notably, Russian (0.5%) and South African (0.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively. Korean ethnicity is also notably higher at 0.6%.

Birtinya's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Birtinya's median age in 2021 was 36 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and marginally lower than Australia's national median age of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort was notably over-represented in Birtinya at 21.0%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 5-14 year-olds were under-represented at 7.8%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present day, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 19.9% to 21.0% of Birtinya's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.5% to 7.8%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Birtinya's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 342 people (32%), from 1,084 to 1,427. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group is expected to contract by 35 residents.