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Buccan has an estimated 2,195 residents, up from 2,134 at the 2021 Census — a change of 61 people, or 2.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 121 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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The suburb of Buccan currently holds an estimated population of 2,195 residents as of Aug 2026, according to assessments that combine ABS population updates with new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census. This figure represents a rise of 61 individuals, which amounts to a 2.9% increase over the 2021 Census count of 2,134 people. The updated total is derived from a resident population of 2,168, as estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS dated June 2025, along with 3 newly validated addresses recorded after the Census date.
At this population level, the area achieves a density of 120 persons per square kilometer, suggesting ample living space and capacity for additional development. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Buccan has shown steady expansion, growing at a compound annual rate of 1.9%, which exceeds the state average. Recent population increases have been mainly fueled by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 71.0% of the total gains, while natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively to the overall rise. Long-term demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures. In locations lacking coverage or extending post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 estimates released in 2023 from 2021 data are utilized, with age distribution weightings applied from the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release based on 2022 data. Over the 16 years leading to 2041, the suburb of Buccan is projected to expand by 102 persons according to aggregated SA2 datasets, representing an overall increase of 3.4% and placing local demographic expansion slightly beneath the median benchmark for national statistical divisions.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential development in Buccan has averaged roughly 2 dwellings authorized per year, yielding an estimated 10 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 1 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 10.7 people arrived in the area for every new residence erected, creating substantial demand pressure against limited supply and driving buyer competition. New homes carry an average expected construction cost of $374,000, aligning with regional standards, while commercial building approvals total $316,000 for the current financial year, demonstrating subdued commercial construction activity.
Building activity in Buccan remains considerably lower than levels recorded across Greater Brisbane and nationwide, reflecting an established urban landscape and possible development constraints. This restrained supply has historically supported property values and heightened interest in existing stock, notwithstanding recent incremental upticks in activity. Recent residential approvals have consisted entirely of standalone detached houses, reinforcing low-density characteristics that appeal to purchasers seeking space. The ratio of 1084 people per dwelling approval underlines the area's subdued construction pipeline. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Buccan is projected to add 75 residents by 2041. Current building volumes appear well matched to anticipated demographic demand, supporting stable market conditions without generating excessive price escalation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Buccan, worth an estimated $1.37 billion. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.57 billion. 13 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and communities. 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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Community performance is strongly steered by regional infrastructure investment and major developments, with AreaSearch tracking 19 projects expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include the Green Road Upgrade, Brookhaven Master Planned Community, Logan Water Infrastructure Projects, and Brookwater Rise Estate.
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Logan Water Major Infrastructure Program
Ongoing Logan Water capital works program delivering new water and wastewater infrastructure, including trunk pipelines, pump station upgrades, water main relocations, network renewals and planning for the future Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant. The program supports population growth, improved water security and long-term servicing of Logan's southern growth corridor.
Brookhaven Master Planned Community
Large-scale master-planned residential community delivering approximately 1,980 lots across a 150-hectare hinterland-fringed site in Bahrs Scrub, Logan City. The estate includes parks, green corridors, a future retail centre, and a display village. Developed by Frasers Property Australia, it holds a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating and is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, 4.8km from the M1 Motorway.
Riverleigh
A 7.49 hectare CFMG Residential Communities estate in Logan Reserve, expanded via the Glen Road II raise to a total of 143 house-and-land lots across four stages. The community sits alongside parkland with views to the Logan River, about 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD. Stage 1 is nearing completion with registration expected in early 2026, while Stage 2 electrical and road signage works are progressing and Stage 3 road crossings, watermain and subbase gravel works are underway as of April 2026.
Brookwater Rise Estate
Brookwater Rise Estate is a joint venture residential land estate by Frasers Property and Dahua Group at Bahrs Scrub in Logan City, south-east Queensland. The estate is positioned on elevated terrain offering city and bay views, and is planned to deliver approximately 800 lots across multiple stages. Located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with convenient access to the Pacific Motorway, the estate targets first home buyers, families and investors in one of Queensland's fastest-growing growth corridors.
The Heights Bahrs Scrub
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,000 lots across multiple stages in Bahrs Scrub, southeast Queensland. The estate features parks, a future school site, and direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the rapidly growing Logan City corridor.
Chambers Reserve
Boutique 100-home residential community by AVID Property Group featuring completed house-and-land packages delivered by Villaworld Homes. Construction is well advanced with Stages 1 and 2 sold out and Stage 3, the final release, under development. The project adjoins a future district sports park and is supported by approximately $4 million of sewer and water infrastructure delivered with Logan City Council and Logan Water.
Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan
The Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan is a strategic framework endorsed by Logan City Council to guide sustainable growth in the region through 2031. It plans for approximately 4,400 new dwellings to house around 10,000 people, integrating residential development with retail, commercial, public transport, and environmental conservation areas.
Holmview Central Shopping Centre Stage 2 Expansion
Proposed expansion of Holmview Central by Lancini Property Group. The proposal includes a second full-line supermarket with click and collect, family hotel, specialty retail, drive-thru food outlets, tyre and auto operator, additional parking, new road connections and supporting infrastructure. The project remains in the planning phase with the expansion continuing to be promoted as a future development.
1,172 residents of Buccan are employed, from a labour force of 1,199. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 66.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,789, about 81% 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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Buccan maintains a diverse labour profile spanning white-collar and blue-collar occupations, highlighted by substantial representation in the construction sector and a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, according to aggregated statistical datasets compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,172 residents were actively employed, while local unemployment sat 2.1% beneath the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. Labour force participation stood at 66.4%, trailing the Greater Brisbane rate of 70.1%. Additionally, Census records show 15.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects Covid-19 movement restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents comprise construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce concentration in construction is particularly pronounced, tracking at 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages 11.9% of local workers, lagging the 16.1% recorded for Greater Brisbane. The comparison between Census resident workers and local employment counts highlights that the predominantly residential locality offers relatively few jobs within its borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, Buccan experienced a 6.3% contraction in the labour pool and a 6.8% decline in employed persons, leading to a 0.5 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, workforce expansion of 3.4%, and an unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. Based on Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 projecting nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, applying these sector-specific rates to Buccan's industry profile suggests local job opportunities could expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on simple illustrative weightings without localized demographic modeling.
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Median household income in Buccan is $2,433 a week (about $127,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,003 a year against an average of $59,331. 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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According to ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the suburb of Buccan recorded a median income of $53,003 and an average of $59,331, sitting below national figures as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 indicate a median of $59,024 and an average of $66,071. At the household level, Census figures place the community in the 88th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,433, while individual incomes position at the 51st percentile.
A total of 798 individuals (36.4% of the population) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, comparable to 33.3% regionally, while 34.0% earn over $3,000 weekly. Housing costs absorb 13.7% of income, disposable earnings rank in the 89th percentile, and the SEIFA income score sits in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Buccan had 611 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 57% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that residential stock in Buccan consists of 100.0% houses, with no other dwellings such as apartments or semi-detached formats present, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reaches 33.4%, well above regional benchmarks, while 57.0% of homes carry a mortgage and 9.5% are rented. The median monthly mortgage commitment sits at $2,167, noticeably higher than the Greater Brisbane median of $1,863 and the Australian average of $1,863. Weekly rent averages $520, exceeding the Greater Brisbane figure of $380 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Buccan counted 611 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 85.8% of all households, led by couples with children at 48.0%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. Non-family living arrangements represent 14.2%, comprising single-person households at 12.4% and group shared accommodations at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy is 3.3 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Buccan hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 34.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in the area is comparatively low, with university qualifications held by 13.9% of residents versus 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting scope for educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.7% of the populace, alongside postgraduate credentials at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. In contrast, technical and trade training is widespread, with 45.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (34.9%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A significant 29.6% of residents are actively undertaking formal studies. Primary education accounts for 10.2% of the local population, while 9.4% attend secondary schools and 4.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Buccan means driving: households keep an average of 2.6 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.
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72.3% of residents in Buccan report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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Assessment of chronic disease rates and mortality metrics by AreaSearch demonstrates favourable general health outcomes, with lower condition incidence across the broader public though higher rates among older cohorts. Private health insurance is held by approximately 51% of residents (~1,113 people), trailing the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues, each diagnosed in 7.4 and 7.4% of residents, while 72.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical ailments, above the 69.2% rate for Greater Brisbane.
Health outcomes are particularly strong among individuals under 65. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of residents (379 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, though overall national health rankings are lower for the senior group.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Buccan is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 7.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Buccan sits beneath broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 88.6% of the population, 82.5% born in Australia, and 92.1% using solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 49.5% of residents. Islam is practiced by 1.2% of the community, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. English heritage represents the largest ancestral background at 31.6%, followed by Australian ancestry at 28.3% (exceeding the regional share of 23.2%) and Irish ancestry at 7.6%. Other notable ethnic backgrounds include German at 5.4% (against 4.2% regionally), New Zealand at 2.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), and Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Buccan is 40. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 23.5% 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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Age distributions in the suburb of Buccan track Greater Brisbane closely across major brackets, with the maximum variation being 9.4 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 40 as at August 2026, rising from 39 at the 2021 Census, which compares to 36 for Greater Brisbane at that time. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ have increased from 12.8% to an estimated 17.3% since the Census. Young cohorts aged 5 to 14 declined from 14.1% to an estimated 11.7%, while the 15 to 24 group rose from 13.4% to 15.4%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are anticipated to drive local expansion, adding 131 residents (35%) to total 511, while young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Buccan
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 3 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 Sep 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,134 at the 2021 Census → 2,195 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 (SAL30404). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.