Delaneys Creek

Delaneys Creek 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 Delaneys Creek is around 1,680. This reflects a growth of 314 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,366. AreaSearch validated this figure by examining the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2024) and counting an additional 91 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 42 persons per square kilometer. Delaneys Creek's growth rate of 23.0% exceeded both the national average of 8.9% and the state average, making it a notable growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects that the suburb will expand by 365 persons to reach 2,041 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Delaneys Creek among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Delaneys Creek shows approximately 26 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 134 homes were approved, with a further 6 approved so far in FY-26. Based on an average of 2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, supply and demand appear balanced, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average construction value of new properties is $395,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year, $1.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Delaneys Creek has 54.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 60 people per approval, Delaneys Creek reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Delaneys Creek is expected to grow by 246 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, Queensland Supergrid South, D'Aguilar Highway Safety Improvements, and Waraba Priority Development Area (formerly Caboolture West). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Delaneys Creek places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Delaneys Creek has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth in the area was estimated at 8.8% over the past year. The unemployment rate in Delaneys Creek is lower than Greater Brisbane's, standing at 3.1% compared to 4.1%. Workforce participation is slightly below average at 62.5%, versus Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation, at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by a lower ratio of working residents to total population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Delaneys Creek increased by 8.8%, while the labour force grew by 7.8%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, these figures were 4.4% for employment growth, 4.0% for labour force growth, and a 0.4 percentage point reduction in unemployment. 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 Delaneys Creek's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, although this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Delaneys Creek's median income among taxpayers was $55,430 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2022. The average income stood at $66,316 in the same period, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year ended 30 June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $63,185 and average income around $75,594 by the latter date. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household income ranked at the 63rd percentile ($1,970 weekly), while personal income was at the 45th percentile. In Delaneys Creek, 39.2% of locals (658 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category as of August 2021, slightly higher than the broader area's 33.3%. Housing costs consumed 15.9% of income in Delaneys Creek, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 63rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile as of August 2021.

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

Delaneys Creek's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings recorded. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's composition of 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Delaneys Creek stood at 32.4%, lower than Brisbane metro's level, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.4% and rented ones at 8.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,013, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,715. The median weekly rent figure for Delaneys Creek was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $340. Nationally, Delaneys Creek's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.7% of all households, including 43.0% couples with children, 33.6% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Delaneys Creek aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 13.7%, considerably lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 48.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 35.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.7% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 2.5% in tertiary education.

Delaneys Creek State School serves the area, enrolling 263 students. It offers typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 997) with balanced educational opportunities, focusing exclusively on primary education while secondary options are available nearby. The area functions as an education hub with 15.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 9.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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Delaneys Creek's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Delaneys Creek shows positive outcomes with standard levels of common health conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Approximately 53% (~898 people) have private health cover, compared to 48.5% in Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and mental health issues (8.0%). About 68.3% declare no medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across Greater Brisbane. Delaneys Creek has 17.3% (290 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 20.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Delaneys Creek's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.2% of its population born in Australia, 90.6% being citizens, and 97.5% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Delaneys Creek is Christianity, comprising 44.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism was not represented at all in Delaneys Creek or Greater Brisbane (0.0%).

Regarding ancestry, Australian was the top group at 34.5%, followed by English at 31.8% and Irish at 7.1%. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Welsh were overrepresented at 0.7% compared to 0.5% regionally, Australian Aboriginal at 5.1% versus 2.8%, and New Zealanders at 0.9% compared to 0.8%.

Delaneys Creek's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Delaneys Creek is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Delaneys Creek has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 5-14 increased from 14.2% to 15.0%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 decreased from 13.9% to 11.4%. By 2041, Delaneys Creek's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 85%, reaching 162 people from the current 87. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.