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Childers (Qld) has an estimated 1,817 residents, up from 1,682 at the 2021 Census — a change of 135 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 91.0% of that increase. Density is about 96 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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In the suburb of Childers (Qld), evaluations of ABS demographic revisions combined with address updates confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census yield a population estimate of approximately 1,817 residents in May 2026. This represents a gain of 135 individuals (8.0%) from the 1,682 people documented in the 2021 Census. This calculation builds on a baseline of 1,799 residents estimated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, alongside 4 validated new addresses added post-Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Childers (Qld) has a density of 95 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and capacity for expansion.
The growth rate of 8.0% recorded since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (9.1%), indicating comparable expansion trends. Net population gains were heavily influenced by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 91.0% of the growth during this timeframe. Projections for the suburb of Childers (Qld) incorporate 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia models using 2022 as a starting point. Where these figures are unavailable or for periods past 2032, 2023 Queensland Government SA2 projections based on 2021 baselines are substituted. Because Queensland state models omit age cohort details, AreaSearch applies age weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 data) to individual age groups. These models indicate that the suburb of Childers (Qld) will experience growth slightly below the regional Australian median, with an expected increase of 163 individuals by 2041, representing a total expansion of 8.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Building activity in the area is very low, averaging 2 new dwellings approved annually, with 13 approvals recorded over a five-year period. This minimal construction rate is typical for regional localities where demand for housing is stable and development is constrained by local needs and existing utilities. Given the limited volume of activity, single projects can have a disproportionate impact on yearly statistics. The volume of building approvals in the area is substantially lower than in the Rest of Qld, and falls short of nationwide benchmarks. Detached houses constitute the entirety of recent residential construction, mirroring regional preferences for larger allotments.
Home builders are prioritizing standalone houses relative to the existing housing stock, which stood at 80.0% at the Census, indicating sustained demand for traditional residences. Reflecting this quiet market, there are 399 people in the area for every single dwelling approval. Projections indicate the local population will expand by 145 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. If building rates do not accelerate, residential supply may fall short of demand, potentially intensifying buyer competition and upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Childers (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects close to Childers (Qld), worth an estimated $1.99 billion. 6 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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, planning changes, and major works are key drivers of regional growth. There are no projects identified that are expected to influence this specific area. Major regional projects of note include the Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program - Wide Bay Burnett, the Paradise Dam Improvement Project (New Dam Wall), and the Stony Creek Wind Farm, with details provided on those most relevant to the locality.
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Vitwood Branyan Estate
A major masterplanned residential community proposed by Vitwood Pty Ltd, featuring approximately 785 dwellings across 69 hectares. The project is a key component of the Branyan Local Plan Area, which was formally integrated into the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme (Version 6.5) in April 2026. The development includes a proposed neighborhood supermarket, extensive open space networks, and specialized activity centers along Childers Road designed to manage urban expansion and improve housing choice in the growing Branyan-Kensington corridor.
The Habitat Estate
The Habitat Estate is a completed boutique masterplanned residential estate in Branyan comprising approximately 62 house and land lots. The development includes completed community infrastructure such as a public playground, Branyan Early Learning Centre, full urban services including NBN, and established homes. The originally proposed neighbourhood shops and cafes have not been confirmed as delivered. The estate is now a fully established residential community with ongoing private home construction on remaining lots.
Branyan Local Plan Area
An 820-hectare urban expansion precinct guided by the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme. The plan facilitates a long-term phased development strategy transitioning Emerging Community land into low and medium-density residential neighbourhoods supported by activity centres. Supported by state infrastructure activation funding, the framework unlocks critical wastewater network capacity to service thousands of future homes alongside local parks and environmental corridor protections.
432-434 Goodwood Road Land Lease Community
DA approved 7.34 hectare land lease community on the southern fringe of Bundaberg, planned to deliver 149 residential home sites in a managed estate. The project targets secure and affordable housing featuring six architectural designs. The site is currently being offered for sale via Expressions of Interest, with construction originally targeted to commence in late 2025.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
Svensson Heights Intersection Upgrade
Intersection safety upgrade delivered by Bundaberg Regional Council with Queensland Government support. Works included a raised safety platform with new Give Way signage and tactile indicators, asphalt resurfacing and updated line marking to improve safety and traffic flow at Commercial St, Production St and Brickworks Cct.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
746 residents of Childers (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 781. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 50.0%. 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 1,464, about 81% 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 local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and vocational roles across diverse fields, showing an unemployment rate of 4.5% and a yearly employment expansion of 5.1% based on statistical area aggregations. In March 2026746 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 0.6% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force is low, sitting at 50.0% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 7.6% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
Food services and lodging, healthcare and social assistance, and administrative support serve as the primary sources of employment. The administrative support sector is highly concentrated, employing residents at 3.2 times the rate seen across the region. Conversely, construction workers make up 5.2% of the local workforce, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Comparison of the working-age population against local job counts suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. Labor data from the year ending March 2026 shows a 5.1% rise in employed residents and a 2.5% increase in the total labor force, which reduced the local unemployment rate by 2.3 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment and a 0.3% rise in the labor force, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage point. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for future trends. While national figures project overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national industry weightings to the local employment structure points to a potential local jobs increase of 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, representing a simple weight-based projection rather than a localized demographic forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Childers (Qld) is $816 a week (about $42,000 a year), with median personal income at $545 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,441 a year against an average of $52,322. 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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Tax statistics for the 2023 financial year show a median income of $41,441 and an average income of $52,322 in the area. These figures sit below the national average and are lower than the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Accounting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,149 for the median and $58,266 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 0th and 6th percentiles nationwide.
The local earning distribution shows that 41.2% of the population, representing 748 residents, earn between $400 and $799, whereas regional trends show 31.7% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999. Budgetary limitations are widespread, with 49.1% of households managing on weekly incomes under $800. Financial pressure from housing is high, leaving residents with only 82.3% of their income, which places the area in the 2nd percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Childers (Qld) had 742 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 9% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $265 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 32.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.1%. 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 local housing stock at the last Census consisted of 80.3% detached houses and 19.7% alternative housing styles like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes comprised 46.0% of dwellings, which is higher than the regional average, with mortgaged properties accounting for 20.3% and rented properties making up 33.7%. Monthly mortgage payments averaged $1,170, while median weekly rent was $265, both lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage obligations are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are similarly below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Childers (Qld) counted 742 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 802 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 44% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 52.4% of local households, which includes 14.8% couples raising children, 25.3% couples without children, and 11.8% single parents. The remaining 47.6% consists of non-family living arrangements, dominated by single-person households at 44.3% and group households at 3.2%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.7% of adults in Childers (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 8.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 784 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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Local qualifications show that 10.7% of residents hold a university degree, which is below the national average of 30.4%. Within tertiary achievements, bachelor degrees account for 8.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.1% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and practical qualifications are common, with 40.6% of the population aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 31.8%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.6% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This student group includes 10.0% in high school, 9.3% in primary school, and 2.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Childers (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 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.
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56.7% of residents in Childers (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 10.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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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Health assessments indicate notable challenges in the area, particularly regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions across different age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 48% of the population, or about 871 residents, holding cover. This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 13.8% and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health issues are elevated among working-age residents.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 33.2% of the local population, totaling 603 people, which is higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 20.4%. Health indicators among this older cohort are generally consistent with national senior averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Childers (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.5%) and English (30.7%). 3.8% 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 measures show below-average levels in the area, where 81.4% of residents hold citizenship, 82.1% were born domestically, and 93.0% speak only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 57.4% of the population, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most common parental ancestries reported are Australian at 31.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English at 30.7%, and Irish at 7.5%. Certain backgrounds show unique local concentrations, with Samoan ancestry representing 1.6% of residents compared to 0.2% regionally, German ancestry at 6.5% compared to 4.7% regionally, and Macedonian ancestry at 0.3% compared to none recorded in the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Childers (Qld) is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 22.3% 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 local median age is 50 years, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. Residents aged 75 to 84 are highly represented at 14.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional level and well above the national share of 6.1%, while children aged 5 to 14 represent a smaller portion of the community at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 12.4% to 14.3%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 10.2% to 11.6%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.6% to 9.9%, and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.1% to 12.5%. Projections for 2041 suggest significant aging, with the group aged 85 and over expected to increase by 57 people (60%) from 96 to 154. Seniors aged 65 and over are projected to account for 73% of total population growth, while the cohorts aged 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Childers (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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,682 at the 2021 Census → 1,817 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 (SAL30600). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.