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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Collingwood Park (Qld) is around 11,883. This figure reflects a significant increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,246 people. The growth can be attributed to various factors including interstate migration contributing approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. According to AreaSearch's analysis, the suburb has experienced a 28.5% growth since the 2021 census, exceeding both the national average (9.9%) and state averages. This growth is inferred from the resident population estimate of 11,226 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 704 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density ratio stands at 1,586 persons per square kilometer, which is notably higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.

Looking ahead, projections suggest a significant increase in population for the suburb, with an expected growth of 4,254 persons to reach approximately 16,137 by 2041, marking a total increase of 29.8% over the 17-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 in Collingwood Park shows around 163 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 818 homes were approved, with a further 107 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates about 3.8 new residents per year.

This indicates substantial supply lagging behind demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $367,000. In FY-26 alone, $135.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Collingwood Park has 70.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Building activity shows 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 71 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Collingwood Park will gain 3,538 residents by 2041. 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 32 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Woodlinks Village, Six Mile Creek Estate Stages 5 & 6, 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, particularly in essential services. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of September 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 4.6% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

There were 5,875 employed residents in September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's at 70.7%. Only 11.7% of residents worked from home, based on Census responses. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing is notably 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%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.6% and labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with a similar reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Collingwood Park. These projections indicate national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industries. Applying these industry-specific 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do 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 ended June 2023 shows that Collingwood Park's median income is $51,521 and average income is $54,829. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on a 9.91% growth in wages since June 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $56,627 (median) and $60,263 (average). The 2021 Census reveals that Collingwood Park's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 50th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 42.0% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (4,990 people). This is consistent with broader regional trends where 33.3% fall into the same category. 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 dwellings were 91.8% houses and 8.2% other types at the latest Census. Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% others. Home ownership in Collingwood Park was 16.8%, with mortgages at 47.3% and rentals at 35.9%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,580, below Brisbane's $1,863 average. Median weekly rents were $340 compared to Brisbane'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 account for 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, 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, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (12.8%), secondary (10.1%), and tertiary (3.9%) levels.

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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 373 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents on average being located 458 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 90% of residents, while only 6% use trains. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in Collingwood Park, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 53 trips per day, resulting in approximately 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment conducted on 03/04/2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover was relatively low, at approximately 49% of the total population (~5,814 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues (9.9%) and asthma (8.9%), while 70.3% of residents reported having no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 9.7% (1,152 people), compared to 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were broadly in line with national rankings.

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, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 21.8% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 31.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 50.0% of Collingwood Park's population. The 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.3%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Samoan (5.7%) and Maori (2.5%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Additionally, the New Zealand group was slightly overrepresented 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 32, which is lower 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 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.5%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 65 to 74 has increased from 5.2% to 6.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 16.0% to 13.4%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 8.5% to 7.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Collingwood Park's age profile, with the 45 to 54 age cohort expected to expand by 755 people (51%), growing from 1,473 to 2,229 residents.