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Cambooya has an estimated 2,502 residents, up from 2,260 at the 2021 Census — a change of 242 people, or 10.7%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Density is about 21 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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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address verification analysis by AreaSearch, the suburb of Cambooya has an estimated residency of 2,502 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 242 people (10.7%) compared to the 2,260 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated count is determined from a base of 2,462 residents calculated using ABS ERP statistics from June 2025, combined with 11 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The resulting density stands at 21 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment.
The growth rate of 10.7% for the suburb of Cambooya since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (9.2%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a leading growth zone. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of the overall increase, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) are utilized for SA2 regions. For locations where this data is unavailable, or for periods extending beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch distributes growth across age cohorts using the proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Current trends point to above-median population increases for non-metropolitan areas across the country. The suburb of Cambooya is anticipated to expand by 420 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 15.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
52 new dwellings have been approved in Cambooya over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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 Cambooya averages approximately 10 approved residential builds annually. This includes 52 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 10 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Given that 5.9 additional residents moved to the locality for every completed home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is failing to meet demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and elevates pricing. Approved projects show an average estimated construction cost of $772,000, indicating a focus on the higher-end residential market.
Additionally, commercial approvals totaling $530,000 were logged this financial year, reinforcing the residential character of local development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, new residential development per capita is 16.0% lower, placing the area in the 43rd percentile of all locations evaluated nationwide. This limited construction volume restricts options for prospective buyers, maintaining interest in established properties. Furthermore, recent building approvals consist solely of detached houses, preserving the low-density profile of the neighborhood and providing spacious options for family households. The ratio of 377 people for every building approval highlights a quiet development landscape. Forecasts indicate that Cambooya's population will expand by 380 residents through to 2041, measured from the latest quarterly figures. Although current building volumes align with these long-term projections, home buyers may encounter increased competition as the local population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Cambooya, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.24 billion. 13 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions significantly influence property and community performance. Two projects have been identified as having an impact on the immediate area. The main developments of interest include the Greenmount Water Treatment Plant, the Herries Range Wind Farm, the Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook, and the Clifford Park Special School relocation of the Denise Kable Centre.
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Pinnacle of Kearneys
A premium residential subdivision offering 78 allotments ranging from 600m to 834m in Stage 2, combining tranquil country living with modern urban amenities. Located minutes from Toowoomba Base Hospital, University of Southern Queensland, City Golf Club and Toowoomba CBD. Features include proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping centers and excellent transport connections.
St Francis Catholic College
A new K-12 Catholic college in Westbrook, expected to open in 2026.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Baker Street Cycleway
Upgrades to cycling and walking facilities along Baker Street at Darling Heights, linking the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with Luck Street. The project includes on-road bicycle lanes, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, priority crossings with speed control devices, and pedestrian refuge crossings. Stage 1 covers USQ Ring Road to Platz Street with on-road lanes and a northern side shared path to Luck Street, extending the 40km/h speed zone. Stage 2 will add missing footpath connections on the southern side between Platz Street and Luck Street.A coordinated bus stop design with shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing is also included. The project is part of the Principal Cycle Network Plan and jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and Queensland Government through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants. Consultation closed November 2024 with feedback currently being reviewed. Construction funding has not yet been confirmed and the project may be completed in multiple stages over several years.
UniSQ Toowoomba R Block - Student Central
Multimillion-dollar refurbishment of R Block at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus, transforming an older building into Student Central. The project created a modern one-stop shop for students featuring iConnect student services hub, Bounce Hub Cafe, collaborative and quiet study environments, computer-based study areas, student kitchenette, and the campus library on Levels 2 and 3. The refurbishment was designed to enhance student experience at the heart of the campus and provide a welcoming environment for engagement.Officially opened in March 2022 by Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP.
UniSQ Toowoomba W Block
Construction of W Block, an academic building at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus. The building forms part of the university's ongoing infrastructure development to support education and training programs at the founding campus in Australia's largest inland city.
Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
1,309 residents of Cambooya are employed, from a labour force of 1,333. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 69.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,115, about 85% 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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The workforce in the area is evenly distributed between professional and trade-based occupations, representing a wide variety of industries, with an unemployment rate sitting at 1.8%. Data compiled in March 2026 shows 1,309 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while participation in the labour force is typical at 69.3% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 8.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions. The main employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local economy exhibits a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment in this sector reaching 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for 5.6% of jobs, compared to 8.3% regionally. The balance between local census jobs and the resident workforce suggests that residents often commute elsewhere for work. Based on labour force data from March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 7.4% while total employment fell by 8.1% over the preceding year, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same 12 months, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labour force grow by 0.3%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 offer a guide to future local trends. Over five and ten-year periods, nationwide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though rates vary by sector. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment structure suggests a potential workforce growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cambooya is $1,574 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $839 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,753 a year against an average of $59,190. 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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ATO figures from the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Cambooya are lower than the national average, with a median of $49,753 and an average of $59,190. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $55,405 for the median and $65,914 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 57th percentile ($839 weekly), while household incomes are at the 39th percentile.
Within the community, 38.2% of residents (955 individuals) fall into the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, which compares to 31.7% in the broader metropolitan region. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs accounts for 84.9% of total earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cambooya had 804 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,381 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock consists of 92.4% detached houses and 7.6% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses or apartments. This differs from Regional Qld, where houses make up 76.4% and other formats account for 23.6%. Home ownership stands at 22.3%, with mortgaged properties representing 41.8% of dwellings and rental properties making up 35.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,381, and the median weekly rent was $290, which are lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. These figures are also below the national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cambooya counted 804 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 890 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children at 32.5%, couples without children at 27.7%, and single parents at 13.3%. The remaining 26.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 22.2% and shared households accounting for 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Cambooya hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 166 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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 displays below-average levels of tertiary education, with university completion rates at 16.2% compared to the national average of 30.4%. Among those with degrees, 11.8% hold a bachelor degree, 2.5% have postgraduate qualifications, and 1.9% possess graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is common, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 37.3%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 31.0% of the population currently undertaking studies. This student population includes 13.3% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cambooya means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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
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67.4% of residents in Cambooya report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 statistics and chronic health conditions indicates notable healthcare challenges in the area, with common ailments affecting both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at 51% of the population, which equates to roughly 1,267 people, compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma are the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 10.4% and 9.9% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 67.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, matching the 67.6% average for Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are prominent among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.8% of the community (370 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Health outcomes among the elderly are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cambooya is largely Australian-born, at 93.6% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.2%) and English (29.0%). 5.0% 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 in the area is lower than average, with citizens representing 90.1% of the population, Australian-born individuals accounting for 93.6%, and English-only speakers at home making up 97.3%. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 58.5% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Ancestry details show that the largest demographic groups are Australian at 35.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 26.5%, followed by English at 29.0% and Irish at 8.4%. Some ethnicities show higher representation locally than across the wider region, including German ancestry at 5.9% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Aboriginal ancestry at 5.0% (compared to 3.9%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cambooya is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 33.4% 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 31 years makes the local population younger than Regional Qld's median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 19.6% compared to the region, while the 55 - 64 cohort is less common at 8.5%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.6% to 5.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 7.6% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 14.6% to 12.7%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 10.2% to 8.5%.
Projections for 2041 point to shifts in the local age structure, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 133 people (27%) to reach 624, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to decrease by 39 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cambooya
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 1 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,260 at the 2021 Census → 2,502 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 (SAL30496). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.