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Calliope (Qld) has an estimated 5,543 residents, up from 5,263 at the 2021 Census — a change of 280 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 59.0% of that increase. Density is about 30 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Calliope (Qld) has a projected population of approximately 5,543 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 280 residents (5.3%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,263 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident count of 5,494 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 17 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level yields a density of 30 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
The 5.3% post-census growth rate in the suburb of Calliope (Qld) is within 2.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.4%), showing healthy expansion rates. Growth was chiefly underpinned by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of recent population expansion, though net interstate and overseas migration also remained positive. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 district. Where this data is unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland Government published in 2023 using 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age cohort distributions matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 figures). Looking forward, the suburb of Calliope (Qld) is anticipated to experience population expansion exceeding the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 models indicating a rise of 1,127 people by 2041, representing a total growth of 19.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in Calliope (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals shows that Calliope averages approximately 5 residential building approvals annually, with a total of 27 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 4 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. With an average of 9.6 new residents per year for every home built during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which tends to push property values up and intensify buyer competition, while new builds average an estimated value of $444,000. Additionally, commercial approvals total $1.8 million this financial year, suggesting very low commercial development activity.
Building approvals in Calliope are significantly lower than in the Rest of Qld, sitting at 69.0% below the regional average per capita. Although construction activity has risen lately, this low level of new supply generally bolsters demand and supports the value of existing properties. The volume is also below the national average, indicating a mature market or potential planning restrictions. Recent construction has consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density feel of the area with family-friendly properties. The ratio of 645 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low overall activity. Long-term projections indicate Calliope is set to add 1,078 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. If current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support rising property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Calliope (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects close to Calliope (Qld), worth an estimated $13.2 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects heavily influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to impact the local area. Key projects of relevance include the Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System, the Calliope Residential Growth Area, the Santos GLNG Project, and the Gladstone Project.
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Riverstone Rise
Gladstone first truly masterplanned community spanning 496 hectares along the Boyne River. The development includes 2,900 homes for over 7,500 residents, educational facilities including a primary school and childcare centre, retail and commercial town centre precinct, medical centre, and community facilities. It features 26 percent dedicated open space with 182 hectares of reserves, parks, and walking trails integrated with 4.2 kilometres of Boyne River frontage. Construction is active with the Corimba and Lilyvale Stage 4A releases progressing through 2026.
Clinton Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland is constructing the Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate, delivering 27 fully serviced medium-impact industrial lots ranging from about 4,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm. Civil works including roads, kerbing, services, lighting and landscaping are progressing, with land release expected in late 2026. The precinct is intended to support manufacturing, freight, logistics and advanced industry close to the Port of Gladstone.
Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre
The Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre (BTAC) is a major regional facility with construction awarded to Paynters in March 2026. Supported by a $15M federal grant, the centre features a heated 50m Olympic-standard pool with retractable shade, DDA-compliant amenities, a kiosk, and a locally themed children's play area. Located at Arthur Street following a 2024 site relocation, construction commenced in May 2026 with an anticipated completion in mid-2027.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Tannum Sands Priority Development Area
A 170-hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) declared on 9 September 2011, providing a range of housing designs and price points for home ownership and rental within the Gladstone Regional Council area. Located approximately 25km south-east of Gladstone City Centre, the PDA covers private and state-owned land between Tannum Sands Road to the east and the Boyne River to the west. Managed by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), the project delivers over 1,500 dwellings for approximately 3,000 residents, emphasising housing diversity, affordability, and sustainability.The Development Scheme commenced 19 October 2012 and an Infrastructure Funding Framework (IFF) is in place to regulate land use and infrastructure charges.
Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
West Gladstone Social Homes
Construction of 13 new social homes in West Gladstone designed for single people, couples, young people, people with disability, and seniors. Six homes are being built to Platinum and Gold level accessibility standards as per Social Housing Design Guidelines. The development replaces two older social homes, maximizing land use to deliver more homes for people in need. Part of the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes.
HPA First Project Stage 2
Stage 2 of the HPA First Project is a full-scale commercial refinery producing over 10,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity alumina and related products. Utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction purification process operating on 100 percent renewable energy, construction is actively progressing with the installation of large-scale extraction tanks and mechanical piping.
2,647 residents of Calliope (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 2,740. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 68.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,273, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Calliope has a balanced labor market containing both white-collar and blue-collar workers, with construction sector employment particularly well represented, and an unemployment rate of just 3.4% based on aggregated regional statistics. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,647, and the local unemployment rate was 0.5% below the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. Labor force participation is normal, sitting at 68.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 4.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary sectors employing local residents are manufacturing, construction, and retail trade.
Specialized manufacturing employment is especially high, with its share of the workforce reaching 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance jobs are underrepresented, accounting for 9.6% of employment compared to a regional average of 16.1%. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workforce numbers suggests that local job opportunities within the area are limited. Regional statistics show that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 5.4% while total employment fell by 4.0%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced employment expansion of 0.1%, labor force growth of 0.3%, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context on projected labor demand in Calliope. Weighted extrapolation of these five and ten-year national industry projections (which do not account for localized population changes) against the local employment distribution suggests that local employment could grow by 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Calliope (Qld) is $1,884 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $800 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,706 a year against an average of $73,299. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on aggregated ATO tax data from the financial year 2023 release, taxpayers in Calliope recorded a median income of $59,706 and an average income of $73,299. These figures exceed the Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and $66,593, respectively, and are higher than the national averages. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $66,489 (median) and $81,626 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes sit around the 53rd percentile nationally.
The most common income range is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 34.8% of residents (1,928 people), aligned with the regional trend of 31.7% in this bracket. Residents retain 85.5% of their income after housing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Calliope (Qld) had 1,706 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 15.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Calliope consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwelling types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were lower than the regional benchmark, sitting at 23.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (45.5%) or tenants (30.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent was lower at $300, compared to Regional Qld levels of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage repayments are lower than the national median of $1,863, and rents are considerably lower than the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Calliope (Qld) counted 1,706 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,797 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.3%, consisting of couples with children (40.6%), couples without children (27.6%), and single-parent homes (12.2%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.7%, with single-person households representing 16.6% and shared group houses making up 2.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.5% of adults in Calliope (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 7.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 38.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 968 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region shows lower rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 9.5% of residents compared to the national average of 30.4%. Within this group, bachelor degrees account for 7.2%, postgraduate qualifications make up 1.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.1%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificate-level qualifications (38.5%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 33.4% of the population participating in formal study. This student cohort includes 15.3% in primary schooling, 9.7% in secondary education, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Calliope (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.1% of residents in Calliope (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions suggests that health outcomes in Calliope are below average, with chronic illnesses slightly more common across all age brackets. However, private health insurance uptake is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~3,117 people) holding coverage, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most common medical issues, affecting 8.3% and 8.1% of residents, respectively. A total of 72.1% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld.
Health metrics for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.7% of the population (703 people), which is below the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong and rank higher nationally than the general local average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Calliope (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 91.4% of residents, with 2.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.7%) and English (29.7%). 4.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below the regional average, with citizens making up 90.8% of the population, 91.4% born in Australia, and 97.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 46.4% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top parental ancestries are Australian at 35.7% of the population (higher than the regional average of 26.5%), English at 29.7%, and Scottish at 7.8%. Other notable ethnic backgrounds include German at 4.8% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.8% (compared to 3.9% regionally), and Maori at 0.8% (matching the regional average of 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Calliope (Qld) is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 25.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 32 years is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (18.0% versus the national average of 12.0%) and fewer residents aged 75 - 84 (4.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.6% to 4.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 19.7% to 18.0%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.9% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 31% (adding 237 residents to reach 991), while the 15 to 24 group is projected to contract by 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Calliope (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,263 at the 2021 Census → 5,543 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30491). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.