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Delaneys Creek has an estimated 1,746 residents, up from 1,366 at the 2021 Census — a change of 380 people, or 27.8%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. Density is about 44 people per 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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Demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with post-Census address verification by AreaSearch, indicate the suburb of Delaneys Creek has an estimated population of 1,746 as of May 2026. This represents a 27.8% expansion, or an additional 380 residents, compared to the 1,366 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 1,636 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 100 validated new addresses added since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 43 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment.
The growth rate of 27.8% since the 2021 census outpaced both the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth. This upward trend was predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the total population increase, though positive contributions were also observed from natural increase and overseas migration. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, which use 2022 as their baseline. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are employed. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, AreaSearch allocates growth across age brackets using the proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Overall, demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Delaneys Creek will experience growth exceeding the national median, with aggregated SA2 projections estimating an increase of 321 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 12.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
144 new dwellings have been approved in Delaneys Creek over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An analysis of ABS building approvals allocated to the local area shows that the suburb of Delaneys Creek averages approximately 28 residential approvals annually. This totals 144 authorized dwellings over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 22 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, there were 2.2 new residents for every dwelling, pointing to a healthy demand level that supports property values. The average expected construction cost for these new homes is $395,000, which sits above the regional average and points to a focus on higher-quality builds.
On the commercial front, approvals total $1.0 million for the current financial year, representing a very low level of commercial development. Per capita construction activity in the suburb of Delaneys Creek is 64.0% higher than in Greater Brisbane, offering more options for prospective buyers. This rate also significantly exceeds the national average, demonstrating robust developer confidence in the local market. The mix of new residential buildings is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 97.0%, with townhouses and apartments making up just 3.0%, thereby preserving the traditional low-density, family-oriented feel of the area. With approximately 52 people per approval, the suburb of Delaneys Creek shows the characteristics of an expanding residential market. Projections indicate that the suburb of Delaneys Creek will add 211 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential construction suggests that housing supply will easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially paving the way for expansion that surpasses official projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Delaneys Creek
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 89 current infrastructure and development projects close to Delaneys Creek, worth an estimated $172.9 billion. 32 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and new developments are key drivers of regional performance. A single project has been identified as having a direct impact on the immediate area. Key projects affecting the region include the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, the Queensland Supergrid South, the D'Aguilar Highway Safety Improvements, and the Waraba Priority Development Area.
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Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade
To meet the needs of the growing community, Ambrose Tilney Park in Woodford is being upgraded to a district-level park. The project includes an extended playground, a nature-inspired play space with adventure elements, a new all-ages pump track, new picnic shelters, and an amenities block.
D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford)
Rehabilitation of approximately 2.3 km of the D'Aguilar Highway through Woodford (Archer Street) between Peterson Road and Mary Street. Works include pavement strengthening and full-width resurfacing to provide a safer, smoother journey and extend asset life. Early works commenced in late March 2025 with main construction following. Expected duration for the Woodford section ~4 months, weather permitting.
Park Rise Estate
Park Rise Estate is a new residential development in Woodford offering house and land packages. The estate is designed to provide a variety of lifestyle experiences and is located to offer opportunities for recreation, education, and employment.
Wamuran Central Shopping Centre
A development application for a mixed-use development comprising a supermarket, specialty shops, service station, food and drink outlet, and car wash.
Wamuran Irrigation Scheme
A $120 million project providing climate-independent water supply for local farmers by diverting Class A recycled water from Caboolture South Sewage Treatment Plant via 22km pipeline network. Delivers 2.6 gigalitres annually to farms growing strawberries, raspberries, pineapples, avocados and turf. Diverts 11 tonnes of nitrogen and 1.8 tonnes of phosphorus from Caboolture River, supporting Unitywater's goal of net zero nutrients to waterways by 2040. Operational since late 2024.
Queensland Supergrid South
The Queensland SuperGrid South aims to connect Central and South Queensland's energy grids with new 500kV transmission lines, part of the state's Energy and Jobs Plan, enhancing the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project's capacity.
Wamuran District Park
A new district park for Wamuran that will incorporate the Wamuran Sports Complex and H&J Walters Recreation Area. Stage 1 is expected to include a new internal access road and parking area, a district level playground, toilet block, picnic shelters and BBQ, an exercise area, and open kickabout spaces.
Woodford Youth Detention Centre
The new youth detention centre at Woodford will include contemporary design elements to support rehabilitation for young people and improve community safety. Features include 80 beds across two 40-bed campuses with shared facilities, smaller home-like accommodation units (8 or fewer beds per unit), consultation and treatment rooms, multipurpose spaces for education, skills development and training, areas for physical activity, green spaces, and spaces for cultural connection, faith, and spiritual support.
804 residents of Delaneys Creek are employed, from a labour force of 815. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 62.3%. 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, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,462, about 84% 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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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and manual occupations, with the construction sector showing particularly strong representation. The area features a low unemployment rate of 1.3% and a 3.2% increase in employment over the last year, according to aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 804 employed residents. This unemployment rate is 3.0% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the workforce participation rate of 62.3% is considerably below the metro average of 70.4%. Census records show that a modest 12.5% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, local representation in the construction industry is 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.7% of jobs compared to the regional average of 8.9%. A comparison of the Census working population against the total resident population indicates that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. Aggregated SALM and ABS data for the 12 months ending March 2026 shows a 3.2% rise in employment alongside a 3.4% expansion of the labor force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period in Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force expanded by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, provide context for future trends. Mapping these five-year and ten-year national forecasts against local employment distributions indicates that while overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Delaneys Creek is $1,970 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $784 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,430 a year against an average of $66,316. 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 data from the financial year 2023, personal income levels in the suburb of Delaneys Creek are slightly below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $55,430, and the average income is $66,316, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $61,727 for the median and $73,849 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household income in the 63rd percentile at $1,970, while personal income sat in the 45th percentile.
The largest income group comprises 39.2% of taxpayers, or 684 people, earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the broader regional proportion of 33.3%. High housing costs account for 15.9% of income, yet strong household earnings keep disposable income in the 63rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Delaneys Creek had 441 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,013 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Delaneys Creek consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types, such as apartments or semi-detached homes, whereas the Brisbane metro split was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other options. Homeownership is notably high at 32.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders at 59.4% and renters at 8.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,013, and the median weekly rent was $450, both exceeding the Brisbane metro medians of $1,863 and $380 respectively. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the area are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Delaneys Creek counted 441 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 564 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 85.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 43.0%, couples without children at 33.6%, and single parents at 8.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.3%, consisting of single-person households at 12.3% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Delaneys Creek hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 263 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 997 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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The local population presents lower levels of tertiary education, with 13.7% of residents holding university qualifications compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 48.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 35.7%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 29.5% of residents enrolled in formal education.
Primary school pupils account for 10.7% of the population, secondary school students make up 9.8%, and tertiary students comprise 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Delaneys Creek means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.3% of residents in Delaneys Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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Health metrics for the suburb of Delaneys Creek are generally positive, with mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses matching national averages. Standard rates of common medical conditions are distributed across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population, representing roughly 933 people, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most frequent health diagnoses are arthritis, affecting 8.7% of the population, and mental health conditions, affecting 8.0%. Meanwhile, 68.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Elevated rates of chronic conditions are evident among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.2% of the population, totaling 300 people, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane share of 15.1%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy particularly good health outcomes, ranking higher than the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Delaneys Creek is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (31.8%). 5.1% 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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The local population displays a low level of cultural diversity, with 87.2% of residents born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 97.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.7% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which recorded no adherents, compared to 0.1% across the Greater Brisbane area. The primary ancestral origins reported are Australian at 34.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 23.2%, English at 31.8%, which is higher than the regional average of 26.8%, and Irish at 7.1%.
There are also differences in other groups: Welsh ancestry stands at 0.7% compared to 0.5% regionally, Australian Aboriginal ancestry is at 5.1% compared to 2.1% regionally, and New Zealand ancestry is at 0.9% compared to 1.0% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Delaneys Creek is 39. 22.5% 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 median age in the suburb of Delaneys Creek is 39, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and similar to the national average of 38. The local population has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket at 10.6% and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds at 11.9% compared to Greater Brisbane. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 rose from 12.4% to 13.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 indicate that the cohort aged 75 to 84 will experience a 65% increase, growing from 96 to 158 residents, whereas the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Delaneys Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,366 at the 2021 Census → 1,746 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 May 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 (SAL30829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.