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Buccan has an estimated 2,201 residents, up from 2,134 at the 2021 Census — a change of 67 people, or 3.1%. 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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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Buccan has an estimated population of 2,201 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 67 residents (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 2,134 individuals. The figure is derived from a resident population count of 2,170 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 2 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio is 120 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential capacity for future building.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Buccan has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.9%, exceeding the state average. This population increase was mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 71.0% of the overall population gains recently, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are used. These state-level projections lack age breakdown details; consequently, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future growth estimates indicate the suburb of Buccan will experience a population rise slightly below the median of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with projections indicating an increase of 123 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 4.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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An analysis of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical areas indicates that the suburb of Buccan averages approximately 2 residential approvals annually, amounting to a total of 10 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 1 approvals have been registered. Given that an average of 6.4 people moved to the area for every completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains ahead of new supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new residences carry an average construction value of $292,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $316,000 have been logged during this financial year, highlighting the residential focus of the locality.
Compared with Greater Brisbane, building activity in the suburb of Buccan is considerably lower. This minimal rate of new construction typically supports demand and valuations for established housing. The volume is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential planning limitations. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining a low density profile that appeals to buyers seeking spacious homes. The ratio of 1445 people per single approved dwelling underscores the quiet, low-scale nature of local building activity. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Buccan will add 92 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Development volumes are currently aligned with these growth projections, though incoming residents may face increased competition as the population expands.
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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are critical drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 19 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Green Road Upgrade, Brookhaven Master Planned Community, Logan Water Infrastructure Projects, and Brookwater Rise Estate, with key details provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
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.
Green Road Upgrade
Long-term road widening and improvement project to accommodate expected traffic growth in the area. Part of Logan City Council's Local Government Infrastructure Plan. Preliminary design complete, timeline for construction not yet confirmed.
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.
1,181 residents of Buccan are employed, from a labour force of 1,209. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 67.0%. 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 1,790, 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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The suburb of Buccan features a diverse workforce containing a mix of white and blue collar workers, with the construction sector showing particularly strong representation, and an unemployment rate of only 2.3% based on aggregated statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, there are 1,181 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.0% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation is slightly lower than regional standards at 67.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. According to Census data, a moderate 15.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows an exceptionally high concentration, employing residents at 2.2 times the regional rate. In contrast, health care & social assistance has a lower share at 11.9% compared to the regional benchmark of 16.1%. Because it is mostly residential, local job opportunities appear limited, as shown by the comparison of local jobs to resident workers in the Census. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area indicates that in the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 6.2% and employment fell by 6.8%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment expansion of 3.2% and workforce growth of 3.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. Future labor demand in the suburb of Buccan can be interpreted through national employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the local employment structure suggests employment for residents should rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Income levels in the suburb of Buccan sit below the national average according to ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $53,003, and the average is $59,331, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $59,024 for the median and $66,071 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household weekly incomes are very high, placing in the 88th percentile at $2,433, whereas individual incomes rank in the 51st percentile.
Income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for 36.4% of residents (801 people), similar to the Greater Brisbane share of 33.3%. High earnings are evident with 34.0% of households making over $3,000 per week, which helps support high-end retail and local services. Mortgage and rent costs consume 13.7% of income, leaving residents in the 89th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile for income.
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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The mix of housing in the suburb of Buccan at the latest Census consisted of 100.0% houses and no other dwellings such as apartments or semi-detached options, whereas Greater Brisbane recorded 73.5% houses and 26.5% other housing types. Home ownership rates are much higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average, sitting at 33.4% fully owned, with the remaining houses mortgaged at 57.0% or rented at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was notably higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent was $520, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Locally, mortgage payments are also much higher than the national median of $1,863, while rental costs are well above the Australian median 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 85.8%, consisting of couples with children at 48.0%, couples without children at 27.2%, and single parents at 9.6%. The remaining 14.2% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 12.4% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average 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 education rates present a local challenge, with university qualification levels at 13.9%, which is well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This highlights an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Among university degrees, bachelor programs are most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 45.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and vocational certificates at 34.9%. A high proportion of residents are engaged in learning, with 29.6% of the population enrolled in formal studies.
This group comprises 10.2% in primary schools, 9.4% in secondary schools, and 4.3% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Health outcomes in the suburb of Buccan are generally positive based on chronic illness and mortality data, with common medical issues showing low prevalence overall, though older cohorts have rates above the national average. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of residents (~1,116 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses are arthritis and mental health conditions, each affecting 7.4% of the population, while 72.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents under the age of 65 exhibit better than average health. The population includes 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (387 people), which is higher than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%, though this demographic ranks lower on health metrics nationally than the wider population.
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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The suburb of Buccan features lower levels of cultural diversity compared to regional benchmarks, with citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 82.5% born in Australia, and 92.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.5% of residents. The most distinct religious variance is in Islam, which represents 1.2% of the local population compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are English at 31.6%, Australian at 28.3% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 23.2%), and Irish at 7.6%.
Other groups show distinct differences from regional averages, with New Zealand ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 1.0% regionally), German at 5.4% (compared to 4.2%), and Russian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Buccan is 40. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.7% 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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The median age of 40 years in the suburb of Buccan is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and slightly above the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 55 - 64 age group is larger at 14.1%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are smaller at 7.6%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 3.4% to 6.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 13.4% to 15.1%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group fell from 11.4% to 7.6%, and children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 14.1% to 11.8%.
Projections for 2041 point to major shifts, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to increase by 44% (62 people), growing from 143 to 206 residents. Aging trends will see residents aged 65 and older represent 60% of total growth, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
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 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 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 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,134 at the 2021 Census → 2,201 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 (SAL30404). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.