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

The population of the suburb of Burpengary is estimated to be around 18,959 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,471 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,488 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 18,503 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 702 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 849 persons per square kilometer. Burpengary's growth of 15.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. A significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast for Burpengary, with the area expected to grow by 7,011 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 34.6% in total 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 around 196 new homes approved annually from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling an estimated 981 homes. As of FY-26256 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling has attracted an average of 2.9 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating solid demand supporting property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $336,000.

In FY-26, $53.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary records approximately three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 87th percentile nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 98 people per dwelling approval, Burpengary exhibits growth area characteristics.

Population forecasts indicate an addition of 6,555 residents by 2041, keeping development pace reasonable with projected growth despite increasing competition among buyers as the population expands.

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

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Burpengary significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Burpengary has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent. In the past year ending September 2025, unemployment rate was 2.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 8.5%.

As of September 2025, 10,236 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Only 12.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Burpengary has a high specialization in construction, 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%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 8.5%, labour force by 6.3%, reducing unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and a reduction in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Burpengary's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a 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 Burpengary's median income is $53,252 and average income stands at $61,393. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,529 (median) and $67,477 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Burpengary ranks modestly in household, family, and personal income percentiles, between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 36.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 annually, consistent with broader regional trends at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Burpengary, with only 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile.

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, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burpengary was at 26.8%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest being mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Burpengary's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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 consist of the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households comprising 3.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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's university qualification rate is 13.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are 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.

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 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 67 different routes, facilitating 2,126 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 651 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 89%, while trains account for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 303 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 88 weekly trips per 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~9,769 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues impact 10.5% of residents, while asthma affects 9.4%. Conversely, 63.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Burpengary has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,298 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 the census conducted on 27 June 2016, exhibited below-average cultural diversity. 82.9% of its population were born in Australia, with 88.9% being Australian citizens and 93.9% speaking English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.5% of Burpengary's population.

Notably, Judaism was present at 0.1%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (29.8%), and Scottish (7.6%). Other ethnic groups showed variations: New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.3% (regional average 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 is equal to Greater Brisbane's and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 10.0% of Burpengary's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 12.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.3% to 5.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Burpengary's population. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 1,091 people (99%), from 1,099 to 2,191.