Burpengary

Burpengary lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Burpengary's estimated population is around 18,959 as of Feb 2026. This shows an increase of 2,471 people (15.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,488. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 18,503 in June 2024 and an additional 702 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 849 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Burpengary's growth exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future trends forecast a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Burpengary expected to grow by 7,009 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 34.6% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Burpengary was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Burpengary shows approximately 196 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 981 homes. In FY26 so far, 260 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of around 2.9 new residents per dwelling each year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new homes is approximately $336,000.

Burpengary has also registered $53.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary records about three-quarters the building activity per person, placing it among the 87th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity comprises 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature. With around 98 people per dwelling approval, Burpengary exhibits growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts indicate an addition of 6,553 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth. However, increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Homes for Queenslanders - Burpengary East Affordable Housing, Avaline Estate Burpengary East, Sage Burpengary, and Wattle Green Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Burpengary well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Burpengary has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent. In the year ending December 2025, unemployment was 3.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.5%.

As of December 2025, 10,136 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Burpengary was 68.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. According to Census responses, 12.8% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Major employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as shown by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, labour force by 4.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.2% and a reduction in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burpengary's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.3% in five years and 13.1% in ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that median income in Burpengary is $53,252 and average income stands at $61,393. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $58,529 (median) and $67,477 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Burpengary rank modestly between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 36.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 annually, with approximately 6,920 people falling into this category. This figure is consistent with broader regional trends where 33.3% of individuals also fall within the same earnings band. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Burpengary, with only 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Burpengary, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burpengary stood at 26.8%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Burpengary was $1733, lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1863 and the national average of $1863. The median weekly rent figure for Burpengary was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.0% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.0%, consisting of 20.1% lone person households and 3.0% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Burpengary fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has lower university qualification rates at 13.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 33.4%. Educational participation is high, with 29.1% currently enrolled in formal education - 10.3% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Burpengary has 24 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 67 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,126 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered limited with residents typically residing 651 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode at 89%, while train usage stands at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.8% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 303 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Burpengary is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Burpengary faces substantial health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment conducted on 07/04/2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably high across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 52% of Burpengary's total population (~9,769 people) had private health cover, lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma were the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.5 and 9.4% of residents respectively. However, 63.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population faced notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Burpengary had 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,336 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings.

Burpengary ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Burpengary, as per data from 2016 Census, showed lower cultural diversity with 82.9% born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion (47.5%). Judaism, though small at 0.1%, was similarly represented to Greater Brisbane's average.

Ancestry-wise, English (31.1%) and Australian (29.8%) were top groups, with Australian being higher than regional average of 23.2%. Scottish ancestry constituted 7.6%. Notable differences included New Zealanders at 1.3% vs regional 1.0%, Maori at 1.0% vs 1.1%, and Samoans at 0.6% vs 0.9%.

Burpengary's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Burpengary's median age of 36 years equals Greater Brisbane's at 36 years, but it is younger than the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group in Burpengary shows strong representation at 10.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane. However, the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent in Burpengary at 12.4%. From 2021 onwards, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.3% to 5.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for Burpengary in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, with an increase of 1,066 people (95%), from 1,118 to 2,185.