Calamvale

Population growth drivers in Calamvale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Calamvale's estimated population is around 19,781. This reflects an increase of 1,787 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,994. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 19,513 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 226 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,974 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Calamvale's growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 75.0%.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Projecting forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is expected, with the Calamvale statistical area (Lv2) projected to grow by 3,163 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.4% over the 17 years.

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

Calamvale recorded around 59 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 296 homes. In FY-26 so far, 18 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 4.8 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals this financial year total $24.3 million.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Calamvale has markedly lower building activity, which is 66.0% below the regional average per person. New building activity consists of approximately 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments. Population forecasts indicate Calamvale will gain 3,057 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections.

Population forecasts indicate Calamvale will gain 3,057 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch 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 10% nationally

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Employment performance in Calamvale has been broadly consistent with national averages

Calamvale's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of September 2025, which is 0.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area showed notable concentration in accommodation & food services with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. However, construction was under-represented, with only 6.7% of Calamvale's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.8%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and a drop in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. 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 Calamvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Calamvale had a lower than average national income level according to AreaSearch data from the ATO for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Calamvale was $48,738 and the average income stood at $59,990. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's figures were $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on a 9.91% increase from financial year 2023 to September 2025 as per the Wage Price Index, estimated incomes for Calamvale would be approximately $53,568 (median) and $65,935 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Calamvale are around the 51st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.6% of Calamvale's population, which totals 7,833 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This 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 suburb'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). Brisbane metropolitan area had 82.0% houses and 18.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Calamvale was at 25.2%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings were 39.8% and rented ones were 35.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,872. Median weekly rent in Calamvale was $410, compared to Brisbane metro's $400. Nationally, Calamvale's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households make up 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 at 14.0% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, matching the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Calamvale's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 41.2% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. This includes 26.8% with bachelor degrees, 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, and 2.4% with graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including 11.6% with advanced diplomas and 14.8% with certificates.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Calamvale has 33 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 14 different routes, providing a total of 2,489 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 248 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 355 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 75 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 low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages.

Approximately 51% (~10,082 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent conditions are asthma (5.2%) and mental health issues (4.6%), while 80.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.2% in Greater Brisbane. About 13.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,571 people). Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 a study conducted in [2016](https://www.abs.gov.au/), has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 61.5% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 57.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Calamvale, comprising 36.3% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent in Calamvale compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 6.4% versus 5.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese heritage is significantly higher than regional averages at 26.3%, while Other and English heritages are also notable at 17.4% and 13.0% respectively. Additionally, Korean (3.2%), Maori (1.5%), and Samoan (1.0%) ethnic groups show significant representation in Calamvale compared to Greater Brisbane averages of 1.9%, 1.4%, and 1.3% respectively.

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

Calamvale's median age is 34 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 years and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Calamvale has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population of those aged 15-24 has increased from 11.7% to 13.3%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 16.8% to 14.5%. The percentage of residents aged 0-4 has also dropped, from 7.1% to 5.9%. Population projections for 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts in Calamvale. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow significantly by 43%, adding 991 residents to reach a total of 3,306. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.