Cambooya

Cambooya 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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch's validated new addresses, Cambooya's estimated population as of Feb 2026 is around 2565. This reflects a 13.5% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 2260 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2470 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Cambooya's growth exceeded Rest of Qld's 9.1% and the national average, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of non-metropolitan areas nationally is projected. The suburb of Cambooya is expected to grow by 470 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 14.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Cambooya when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Cambooya has seen approximately 13 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 65 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26. This suggests a demand of about five people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The supply is not meeting this demand, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $772,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $530,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Comparatively, Cambooya has similar development levels per person when measured against the Rest of Qld, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This results in an estimated count of 350 people in the area per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Cambooya will gain approximately 375 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could significantly impact the area's performance due to changes in local infrastructure. Key projects include the Greenmount Water Treatment Plant, Herries Range Wind Farm, Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook, and the relocation of Denise Kable Centre at Clifford Park Special School. The following list details those projects most likely to have a notable influence:.

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The labour market strength in Cambooya positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Cambooya has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation as of December 2025. It has an unemployment rate of 1.6%, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There are 1,361 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 2.4% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is high at 71.5% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%. Based on Census responses, 8.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a strong focus on agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 5.6% versus the regional average of 8.3%. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.6%, alongside a 5.0% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Cambooya's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Cambooya is below the national average. The median income is $49,753 and the average is $59,190. In comparison, Regional Queensland has a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,684 (median) and $65,056 (average). According to Census data from 2021, personal income ranks at the 57th percentile with weekly earnings of $839. Household income sits at the 39th percentile. Income brackets show that 38.2% of Cambooya residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (979 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region where this group represents 31.7%. After accounting for housing costs, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses.

Cambooya is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Cambooya's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cambooya was at 22.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.8% and rented ones at 35.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,381, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Cambooya was $290, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Cambooya's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,381 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Cambooya features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Cambooya fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has lower university qualification rates at 16.2%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among residents with higher education qualifications at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational credentials are held by 46.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 37.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.3% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Cambooya is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Cambooya faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 51% of Cambooya's total population (~1,299 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.4% and 9.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.4% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Regional Qld's 67.6%. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Cambooya has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (377 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

The latest Census data sees Cambooya placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cambooya had a cultural diversity level below average, with 90.1% of its population being citizens, 93.6% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Cambooya, accounting for 58.5% of people, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group in Cambooya at 35.2%, higher than the regional average of 26.5%.

English followed with 29.0%, and Irish with 8.4%. Notably, German (5.9%) and Australian Aboriginal (5.0%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 3.9% respectively. Hungarian was also slightly higher at 0.3% versus the regional average of 0.2%.

Cambooya hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Cambooya's median age of 31 years is significantly younger than Regional Queensland's 41 and considerably younger than Australia's national average of 38. The age group of 25-34 years has a strong representation in Cambooya at 19.8%, compared to Regional Queensland, while the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 8.3%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.4%. From 2021 to present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 7.6% to 9.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.6% to 4.7%. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 has declined from 14.6% to 12.0%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 10.2% to 8.3%. Population forecasts for Cambooya indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase substantially, with an addition of 133 people (a rise of 26%) from 507 to 641. Meanwhile, the population in the 15-24 age range is expected to decrease by 39.