Deeragun

Population growth drivers in Deeragun are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Deeragun is around 4,498, reflecting an increase of 5.3% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,273. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,395 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and one additional validated new address since the Census date. The population density ratio is 634 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Deeragun has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 48.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032.

Age category splits are applied proportionally using ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data where state projections lack age category splits. By 2041, the suburb is forecasted to increase by 1,316 persons, reflecting a total increase of 33.6% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Deeragun according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Deeragun had minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually between 1996 and 2001 (12 approvals over five years). These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note that yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects due to such low approval numbers.

Deeragun had substantially lower development levels than Rest of Qld during this period, with development levels also under national averages. All new construction was comprised of detached houses between 1996 and 2001, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. The estimated count of 841 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Deeragun adding 1,510 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate dated June 2021).

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Deeragun has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Townsville Business Park at Bruce Highway, Cosgrove Estate, North Townsville Road upgrade from Mount Low to Deeragun intersections, and Northside Square on Deeragun Road. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Deeragun has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Deeragun has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 2,161 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 65.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.5%, compared to 4.5% regionally. Local employment opportunities appear limited due to Census data showing fewer working residents than total population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.2% and employment declined by 4.3%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and labour force expand by 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Deeragun's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Deeragun's median income among taxpayers was $49,890 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $55,275 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld which were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, current estimates would be approximately $56,870 (median) and $63,008 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Deeragun rank modestly, between the 37th and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.6% of the population fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Deeragun, with only 83.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile.

Deeragun is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Deeragun's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deeragun stood at 19.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.5% and rented ones at 40.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,418, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Deeragun was recorded as $310, slightly higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $305. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,418 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Deeragun has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.1% of all households, including 31.1% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 18.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Deeragun fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 9.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (37.7%).

Educational participation is high at 34.0%, including 14.9% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education. Deeragun's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,419 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 960) offering balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between 1 primary and 2 secondary institutions. The area functions as an education hub with 53.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.7, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Deeragun has 12 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, offering a total of 84 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as moderate, with residents located an average of 449 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 12 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Deeragun is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Deeragun faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but notably higher among older cohorts. Approximately 49% (~2,208 people) have private health cover, compared to 53.3% in Rest of Qld and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.0% and 8.2% of residents respectively.

About 67.5% claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in Rest of Qld. The area has 11.1% (499 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 14.9% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to certain challenges.

Deeragun is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Deeragun had low cultural diversity, with 89.8% citizens, 91.5% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 46.8%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to 0.7% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (31.0%), English (28.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.8%). Notable divergences included Maori at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), German at 4.4% (vs 4.0%), and Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).

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

Deeragun's median age is 32 years, which is considerably lower than the Rest of Queensland average of 41 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Deeragun has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (16.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 7.1% to 8.0%, while the population aged 5-14 has declined from 17.6% to 16.0%. Additionally, the population aged 45-54 has dropped from 12.0% to 10.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Deeragun's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 54%, adding 397 residents to reach a total of 1,135.