Collingwood Park (Qld)

Collingwood Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Collingwood Park (Qld) is around 12,159. This reflects a growth of 2,913 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,246. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 11,754 in June 2025, based on an examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS and an additional 800 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,623 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 31.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.3%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecasted for the suburb of Collingwood Park (Qld), with an expected increase of 3,909 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a gain of 28.8% in total over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Collingwood Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Collingwood Park experienced approximately 163 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 819 homes. Up to FY26144 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.7 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. Commercial development approvals totalled $135.2 million in FY26, indicating significant commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park exhibits 65% higher construction activity per capita. New developments consist of 94% standalone homes and 6% attached dwellings, reflecting the area's suburban character focused on family housing. As of around 72 people per approval, Collingwood Park is a developing area. By 2041, AreaSearch projects an increase of 3,504 residents. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply will meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Looking ahead, Collingwood Park is expected to grow by 3,504 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, Woodlinks Village, ForestBrook, and Ipswich Bus Service Improvements - Growth Areas. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Collingwood Park ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Collingwood Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% as of December 2025. This rate is 0.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 8.5%. As of December 2025, 6,060 residents were employed. Only 11.7% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Leading industries for employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 8.5% while labour force grew by 7.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage point. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Collingwood Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that income in Collingwood Park is below the national average. The median income is $51,521 and the average is $54,829. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $57,374 (median) and $61,058 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Collingwood Park are around the 50th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 42.0% of residents (5,106 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with broader regional trends where 33.3% are in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile.

Collingwood Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Collingwood Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Collingwood Park was at 16.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 35.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,580, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Collingwood Park was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Collingwood Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Collingwood Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.7% of all households, including 39.3% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 16.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Collingwood Park shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (30.0%). Educational participation is high at 33.9%, with 12.8% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Collingwood Park has 27 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by three different routes that together offer 373 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically living 458 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (90%), while only 6% use trains. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 53 trips per day, equating to about 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Collingwood Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% (about 5,949 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.9% and 8.9% of residents respectively. Around 70.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 8.6% (1,045 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly inline with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Collingwood Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Collingwood Park's population shows high cultural diversity, with 21.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.4% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.0%. The 'Other' religious category is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (1.0% vs 1.3%).

In terms of ancestry, English is the largest group at 25.3%, followed by Australian at 21.6% and Other at 12.2%. Notably, Samoan, Maori, and New Zealand ethnic groups are overrepresented in Collingwood Park compared to Greater Brisbane (Samoan: 5.7% vs 0.9%; Maori: 2.5% vs 1.1%; New Zealand: 1.3% vs 1.0%).

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

At 31 years, Collingwood Park's median age is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.1%). This proportion for the 5-14 age group is well above the national average of 12.0%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.8% to 15.6%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 9.4% to 8.0% and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 8.5% to 7.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Collingwood Park's age profile will change significantly by the year 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to increase considerably, growing by 790 people (53%) from 1,483 to 2,274.