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Deeragun has an estimated 4,529 residents, up from 4,273 at the 2021 Census — a change of 256 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 48.0% of that increase. That puts 639 residents on each 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Deeragun records an estimated population of approximately 4,529 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 256 residents (6.0%) above the 4,273 inhabitants enumerated in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this trajectory from a resident total of 4,449, derived from the ABS ERP update in June 2025 alongside subsequent address verification. With 638 persons per square kilometer, the suburb maintains generous space per person and capacity for future expansion. The suburb of Deeragun outpaced expectations with its 6.0% post-census gain, tracking within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.2%).
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 48.0% of all recent demographic expansion, while net overseas and interstate migration also maintained positive inflows. Projections for the suburb of Deeragun utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling based on 2022 benchmarks. Where coverage is absent or extends past 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (released in 2023, using 2021 data) are applied, with age cohorts distributed via proportional growth weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (2022 base). Over the 16 years leading to 2041, aggregated SA2 estimates place the suburb of Deeragun among the top quartile of regional Australian locations for growth, projecting an addition of 1,047 persons, or a 21.4% total expansion.
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Residential building approvals across Deeragun remain subdued, averaging 2 dwellings per year for an aggregate of 10 dwellings across the five-year timeframe. This low volume of construction aligns with rural property markets where development activity responds modestly to local infrastructure and dwelling demand. Because the overall volume is so compact, individual residential schemes can create substantial swings in comparative metrics and yearly growth rates. Dwelling construction in Deeragun tracks considerably below both national benchmarks and the broader Rest of Qld region. Recent approvals have consisted entirely of standalone detached houses, preserving the locality's spacious rural character.
A ratio of 330 residents for every residential approval highlights the subdued pace of local building activity. Long-term projections indicate that Deeragun is set to expand by 967 residents by 2041, measured from the most recent quarterly AreaSearch estimate. Should residential building activity persist at its current modest tempo, new dwelling supply could lag incoming resident demand, potentially intensifying purchaser competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Deeragun, worth an estimated $115 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.14 billion. 13 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic planning decisions play a critical role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 notable projects with the potential to influence the district. Prominent works include the Woolcock Street (North Townsville Road) Upgrade from Mount Low to Deeragun Intersections, Townsville Business Park at 40057 Bruce Highway, Cosgrove Estate, and Northside Square - Lot 6 at 12-18 Deeragun Road.
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Townsville Business Park (Shaw Business Park)
A significant 25.48-hectare master planned development comprising 47 light and service industry lots and a large format retail precinct. The project is approved for 23,200 sqm of showroom floorspace and includes a DTMR-approved signalised intersection for direct highway access. Strategically located in Townsville's major residential growth corridor opposite the North Shore estate, the site offers 535m of Bruce Highway frontage.
Cosgrove Estate
Master-planned residential community by Parkside Land featuring multiple district villages across 250ha. The estate includes parks, open spaces, and walking paths. Current stages and bulk earthworks, along with major enabling infrastructure like the Weston and Woolcock Street intersection upgrade, are actively under construction.
Northside Square - Lot 6 (12-18 Deeragun Road)
Fully leased large format retail investment (Lot 6) within the Northside Square precinct. 2,602 sqm modern tilt-panel complex on a 6,181 sqm freehold site fronting the Bruce Highway, tenanted by BCF, Supercheap Auto and Bridgestone. Tenants renewed leases in late 2023; WALE circa 4.5 years with fixed annual increases. Trading in the precinct since 2013.
North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) Upgrade - Mount Low to Deeragun Intersections
Intersection and corridor upgrades on North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) between Mount Low and Deeragun to improve safety and reduce congestion in the fast-growing northern corridor. Preliminary evaluation and options analysis work was completed in mid-2024; as of mid-2025 the project is not funded for construction in the current QTRIP, with community and local MPs continuing to advocate for funding.
Treetops at Oakdale Heights
Small hillside house-and-land estate in Townsville's Northern Beaches. The limited 25-lot release offered elevated blocks (approx. 702 to 1425 m2), wide streets, parklands, bike trails and outlooks to the ranges and islands. Marketing indicates the land release is sold out, with ready-built homes promoted on site. Close to schools, shops, beaches and major services.
Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches
Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches is an approved premium over-50s land lease lifestyle community developed by Lincoln Place in Mount Low[cite: 1]. The development includes 350 modern low-maintenance dwellings alongside resort-style amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pools, gymnasium, sports pavilion, and pickleball courts[cite: 1]. Council approval has been granted with infrastructure connections facilitating the masterplanned residential enclave[cite: 1].
North Shore Masterplanned Community
North Shore is a 1,000-hectare masterplanned community in Townsville's northern growth corridor at Burdell, acquired by Oreana from Stockland in February 2025. The project will deliver approximately 5,600 homes, with over 2,600 lots already delivered along with schools, a medical super clinic, and more than 40 percent dedicated open space. Oreana has accelerated lot production toward 250-300 lots per year and lodged plans with Townsville City Council for a major new 65,000 sqm town centre expansion, including a full-line supermarket and discount department store.A new display village opened in 2026, and Ingenia Communities has also acquired a 13.3-hectare site within North Shore for a new over-50s land lease community. Forecast completion is 2040.
Burdell Ambulance Station
The $12.4 million Burdell Ambulance Station is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 10-bay vehicle depot and a two-story clinical building. The complex serves as a critical hub for 24/7 emergency services in Townsville's northern corridor and houses the QAS Northern Regional Office and a Clinical Education Unit to support paramedics and First Nations cadets.
1,949 residents of Deeragun are employed, from a labour force of 2,081. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,648, 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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Workforce participation in Deeragun stands at 61.5%, slightly trailing the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%, with 1,949 employed residents distributed across blue-collar trades, white-collar professions, and essential community services as of March 2026. Aggregated regional statistics place the local unemployment rate at 6.3%, which sits 2.4% higher than the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%. Census records indicate that 3.6% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance represent the predominant employment sectors for local workers.
Public administration & safety shows a distinct local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of employed residents, compared to the regional mark of 4.5%. Comparing resident worker counts to the local Census employment base indicates that the neighborhood functions mainly as a residential community with modest local job opportunities. According to AreaSearch's compilation of ABS and SALM metrics, the local labour force contracted by 4.1% over the 12-month period, accompanied by a 5.0% reduction in jobs and a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% employment lift, a 0.3% labour force gain, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project economy-wide employment to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these industry sector trends to Deeragun's employment structure indicates potential job increases of 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Deeragun is $1,523 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $816 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,890 a year against an average of $55,275. 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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Based on ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, Deeragun recorded a median taxable income of $49,890 and an average of $55,275, trailing the respective Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593, as well as the nationwide benchmark. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% through to March 2026, estimated local levels adjust to approximately $55,558 for median income and $61,554 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal earnings all tracked within the 37th to 52nd percentiles. A cohort of 1,702 persons, or 37.6% of residents, falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 31.7% registered across the wider region.
Housing costs present noticeable strain, leaving 83.1% of disposable income and placing the suburb at the 36th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deeragun had 1,493 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,418 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, separate houses made up 95.2% of residential dwellings in Deeragun, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures accounted for 4.8%, contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other formats across Regional Qld. Fully owned homes comprised 19.1% of dwellings, sitting below the wider Regional Qld rate, while 40.5% were held under a mortgage and 40.4% were rented. Local housing costs remained well below broader averages: median monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,418 (compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally), while median weekly rent was $310 (against $345 regionally and $375 across Australia).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deeragun counted 1,493 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,582 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Couples with children account for 31.1% of households, couples without children make up 24.8%, and single parent families represent 18.1%, bringing total family households to 75.1%. Non-family living arrangements comprise the remaining 24.9%, consisting of single-person dwellings at 21.4% and group households at 3.5%. The typical household contains 2.7 people, exceeding the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.6% of adults in Deeragun hold a university qualification, including 7.1% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 2,419 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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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University degree attainment in the locality sits at 9.6%, trailing the national benchmark of 30.4%, with bachelor degrees held by 7.1% of residents, graduate diplomas by 1.6%, and postgraduate credentials by 0.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 46.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising certificates (37.7%) and advanced diplomas (9.2%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 34.0% of the population enrolled in education. This proportion comprises 14.9% attending primary school, 8.8% in secondary institutions, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Deeragun means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit infrastructure includes 12 operational public transport stops across Deeragun, serviced by buses. A single transit route connects these stops, providing 84 weekly scheduled trips. Accessibility is moderate, with residents situated an average distance of 449 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is prevalent, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of commuting journeys. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per dwelling, while 3.6% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19. Transit services run at an average rate of 12 trips per day across the network, generating roughly 7 weekly services for each transit stop.
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67.5% of residents in Deeragun report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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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AreaSearch health metrics show significant challenges within Deeragun regarding chronic disease prevalence and mortality patterns across both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 49% of residents (~2,224 people), tracking below the Regional Qld benchmark of 52.5% and the national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (affecting 11.0% of residents) and asthma (8.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, while 67.5% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, closely matching the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 11.7% of the community (529 people), compared to 20.3% in Regional Qld, with health metrics for older residents aligning broadly with national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Deeragun is largely Australian-born, at 91.5% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.0%) and English (28.2%). 7.8% 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 metrics in Deeragun sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens comprising 89.8% of the community, 91.5% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, accounting for 46.8% of residents. The Other religious classification represents 0.6% of the local population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Ancestry records show that 31.0% of residents report Australian heritage, 28.2% cite English lineage, and 7.8% identify as Australian Aboriginal. Other background groups show distinct local shares, including German ancestry at 4.4% (against 4.7% regionally), Maori at 0.9% (versus 0.8% across the region), and Samoan at 0.2% (matching the 0.2% regional rate).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deeragun is 32, younger than 90% of areas nationally. 29.8% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Deeragun is centered around family households. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that children and youth (0 - 24) make up 37.9% of the population compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while seniors aged 65+ account for 11.7% versus 20.4% regionally. The median age remains at 32 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 9 years lower than the Regional Qld Census median of 41, as well as below the nationwide Census median of 38. Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 21.6% at Census to an estimated 19.5%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 will see the largest volume increase, growing by 412 people (30%) to reach 1,802, while the 65+ cohort will record the fastest proportional expansion, rising 35% to 718 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deeragun
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 5 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,273 at the 2021 Census → 4,529 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 Aug 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 (SAL30824). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.