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 November 2025, the estimated population of Collingwood Park (Qld) is around 11,619. This reflects an increase of 2,373 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,246. The latest estimate was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the resident population of 11,184, based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024, and an additional 702 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,551 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 25.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% to 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 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts where state projections lack age category splits. By 2041, Collingwood Park (Qld) is forecast to grow by 4,254 persons, reflecting a total increase of 32.7% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Collingwood Park recorded approximately 161 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 808 homes were approved, with a further 48 approved in FY-26. On average, 3.9 new residents per year are associated with each home built over the past five financial years.

This supply is lagging demand, suggesting heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties is $367,000, indicating more affordable housing choices compared to regional levels. In FY-26, Collingwood Park has seen $184.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park records 67.0% more construction activity per person, suggesting greater choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With approximately 63 people per approval, Collingwood Park reflects a developing area. By 2041, population forecasts indicate Collingwood Park will gain around 3,798 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Collingwood Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Woodlinks Village, Six Mile Creek Estate - Stage 5 & 6, ForestBrook, and Ipswich Bus Service Improvements - Growth Areas. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Collingwood Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Collingwood Park's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.9% as of a certain period, showing relative stability over the past year according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 5,569 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is 0.8% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation was at 68.7%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing notably concentrated at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 4.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending in a certain month, labour force increased by 0.3% while employment declined by 0.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 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 account for localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Collingwood Park's median income among taxpayers is $51,521. The average income in the area was $54,829 during this period. This is below the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income was $55,645 and the average was $70,520 for the same year. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest Collingwood Park's median income would be approximately $58,729 as of September 2025. The average income in the area is estimated to be around $62,500 by this date. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Collingwood Park cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 42.0% of residents (4,879 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting a pattern seen in the region where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income in Collingwood Park. However, despite this, disposable income remains at the 50th percentile due to strong earnings.

Collingwood Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

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 88.9% houses and 11.1% 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, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,710. Median weekly rent was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Collingwood Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,580 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $340 compared to the national figure of $375.

Collingwood Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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 make up the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 15.1%, significantly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (30.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.8%), secondary education (10.1%), and tertiary education (3.9%). Collingwood Park's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,385 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 974, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between two primary and three secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents are at 11.9, below the regional average of 20.0, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Transport analysis indicates 17 active stops operating within Collingwood Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by three distinct routes, collectively facilitating 562 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed moderate, with residents typically situated 459 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 80 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Collingwood Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Collingwood Park's health data shows relatively positive results with a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, although higher than national averages in older, at-risk groups. Approximately 49% (~5,685 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.9% and 8.9% respectively. Around 70.3% report no medical ailments compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.4%. The area has 9.2% (1,068 people) aged 65 and over, with seniors facing additional health challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Collingwood Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Collingwood Park has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 21.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Collingwood Park, accounting for 50.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 1.0%, compared to 2.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.3%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (12.2%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Samoan is overrepresented at 5.7% in Collingwood Park, compared to 4.5% regionally; Maori is represented at 2.5%, similar to the regional figure of 2.6%; New Zealand is also similarly represented at 1.3%.

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

Collingwood Park has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.4%). This 5-14 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65-74 age group has increased from 5.2% to 5.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.0% to 14.1%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 8.5% to 7.4%. Demographic projections suggest that Collingwood Park's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort expected to grow considerably, increasing by 824 people (59%) from 1,405 to 2,230.