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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, the estimated population of Burpengary is around 18,948. This reflects an increase of 2,460 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,488. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 18,503 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 results in a density ratio of 848 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 14.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It is noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Examining future population trends, a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with Burpengary 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 shows Burpengary had approximately 196 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 981 homes. As of FY26, 52 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling added around 2.9 new residents yearly between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new homes was $336,000, below the regional average.

This financial year has seen $53.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Burpengary records about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 87th percentile nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence. 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 6,566 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth despite increasing competition for buyers as the population expands.

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

AreaSearch has identified 34 infrastructure projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Homes for Queenslanders - Burpengary East Affordable Housing, Burpengary East Shopping Centre, Avaline Estate Burpengary East, and Sage Burpengary. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% and estimated employment growth of 11.1% in the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of June 2025, 10,041 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6 percentage points lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. Major industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, with only 4.5% of Burpengary's workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. Local employment opportunities may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 11.1% while labour force grew by 8.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Burpengary. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. 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.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Burpengary has median assessed income of $53,252 and average income of $61,393. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Burpengary would be approximately $60,702 (median) and $69,982 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data ranks household, family and personal incomes in Burpengary modestly, between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 36.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, consistent with broader trends across the region. 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Burpengary's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burpengary was at 26.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (31.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. The median weekly rent was $350, similar to Brisbane metro's figure. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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 the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.3% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education. Six schools operate within Burpengary, educating approximately 4,176 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 989) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 24 operational stops in Burpengary, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 53 unique routes, collectively facilitating 2,126 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is deemed limited, with residents generally situated 651 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 303 daily trips across all routes, translating to approximately 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Burpengary is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Burpengary faces significant health challenges, with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to average SA2 areas. Specifically, older age cohorts experience these conditions to an even greater extent.

As of 2016, approximately 52% (~9,763 people) of Burpengary's population had private health cover, slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 49.3%. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 10.5% and 9.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.8% of residents reported having no medical ailments, similar to the Greater Brisbane average of 63.7%. The area has a significant senior population, with 16.8% (3,183 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention due to the presence of certain challenges.

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

Burpengary, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 82.9% born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.5%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (29.8%), and Scottish (7.6%). Notably, New Zealanders were equally represented (1.3%) as in the region, Maori were slightly underrepresented at 1.0% (vs regional 1.2%), and Samoans were underrepresented at 0.6% (vs regional 0.9%).

Burpengary's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Burpengary's median age of 36 years matches Greater Brisbane's median age of 36, but it is younger than the national average of 38 years. The proportion of Burpengary's population aged 65-74 is 9.8%, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage. Meanwhile, the proportion of those aged 35-44 in Burpengary is lower at 12.3%. From 2021 to present, the proportion of people aged 75-84 has increased from 4.3% to 5.5%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Burpengary. The number of people aged 75-84 is projected to rise by 1,148 individuals (an increase of 110%), from 1,042 to 2,191.