Calamvale

Population growth drivers in Calamvale are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Calamvale's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 19,817 people. This reflects a growth of 1,823 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,994. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 19,572 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 226 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 2,980 persons per square kilometer, placing Calamvale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 10.1% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied. Looking ahead, Calamvale is projected to experience above median population growth based on aggregated SA2-level projections. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by 3,165 persons, reflecting an increase of 15.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Calamvale among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Calamvale recorded around 61 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 307 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 4.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This demand outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New homes are being built at an average value of $659,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $966,000 have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Calamvale records markedly lower building activity, 65.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity shows 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Calamvale reflects a transitioning market with around 304 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Calamvale will gain 3,023 residents through to 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Calamvale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Calamvale has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Calamvale has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.9% and there was an estimated employment growth of 1.5% in the past year based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 10,508 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area has a notably high concentration in accommodation & food services with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, construction is under-represented with only 6.7% of Calamvale's workforce compared to 9.0% in Greater Brisbane. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while labour force increased by 1.8%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Calamvale. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Calamvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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

Calamvale's median income among taxpayers was $48,739 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $59,991 during this period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520 in the same year. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $55,558 (median) and $68,384 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Calamvale are around the 51st percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 39.6% of Calamvale's population, equating to 7,847 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region, where 33.3% are in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income in Calamvale, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Calamvale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Calamvale's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.8% houses and 36.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 82.0% houses and 18.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Calamvale was 25.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.8% and rented ones at 35.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,872. Median weekly rent in Calamvale was $410, higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $400. Nationally, Calamvale's median monthly mortgage repayments were below Australia's average of $1,863, while median weekly rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Calamvale features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 82.4% of all households, including 43.9% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.6%, with lone person households making up 14.0% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which matches the Greater Brisbane average.

The educational profile of Calamvale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Calamvale's residents aged 15 and above have a higher level of educational attainment than the broader state and national averages. Specifically, 41.2% of Calamvale's residents hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationwide. This is largely due to bachelor degrees being the most common qualification at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (14.8%).

Educational participation is high in Calamvale, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.1%), secondary education (8.3%), and tertiary education (6.2%). The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 3,239 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1020. All three schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity.

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

Calamvale has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 2,448 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average being located 246 metres from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, services run an average of 349 trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 72 weekly trips per individual stop.

Calamvale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Calamvale shows excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% of the total population (~10,102 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.2 and 4.6% of residents respectively. 80.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.2% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 12.9% of Calamvale's population is aged 65 and over (2,556 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, largely aligning with the general population's health profile.

Calamvale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Calamvale, as of the latest data from 2016 Census, has a population where 61.5% speak languages other than English at home and 57.7% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Calamvale with 36.3%. Buddhism, at 6.4%, is higher compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 5.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (26.3%), Other (17.4%), and English (13.0%). Korean (3.2%) and Maori (1.5%) have notable overrepresentation in Calamvale compared to regional averages, while Samoan (1.0%) is slightly underrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 1.3%.

Calamvale hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Calamvale's median age is 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Calamvale has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 13.3%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 16.8% to 14.5%. The 0-4 age group has also dropped from 7.1% to 5.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Calamvale. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 43%, adding 986 residents and reaching a total of 3,305. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.