Dysart (Qld)

Dysart has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Dysart's population is estimated at around 3074 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 156 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2918 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3059, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.90 persons per square kilometer in Dysart (Qld) (SA2). Dysart's 5.3% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of regional areas across the nation is anticipated, with Dysart (Qld) (SA2) expected to increase by 106 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Dysart had less than one new dwelling approved annually between 2016 and 2020, with a total of three dwellings approved over this five-year period. This minimal construction activity is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Dysart's construction activity was significantly less than that of the Rest of Qld during this period, and it was also well below national averages. All new constructions in Dysart were detached dwellings, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties are typical. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Dysart was 6031 people between 2016 and 2020, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment.

Dysart has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects likely impacting the region. Key projects are Dysart Urban Design Framework & Masterplan, Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex, Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project, and Winchester South Project. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Dysart performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Dysart's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the previous year.

As of that date, 1,914 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation was 63.0%, similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in mining (12.4 times the regional average), administrative & support services, and education & training. Health care & social assistance, however, is under-represented at 4.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%.

Many residents may commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, and labour force grew by 4.0%, keeping unemployment stable at 3.7%. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% and unemployment increase to 4.4%. State-wide in Queensland, employment contracted by 0.01% as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dysart's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 4.0% over five years and 10.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The median taxpayer income in Dysart is $84,578, with an average of $98,171, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high, contrasting with Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $92,960 and an average of $107,900, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Dysart rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 96th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The largest income segment comprises 35.8% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 1,100 residents in this bracket. In Dysart, 39.3% of households achieve high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 96.3% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power.

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

In Dysart, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 86.1% houses and 13.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dysart stood at 18.4%, with mortgaged properties at 16.9% and rented ones at 64.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $672, significantly lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300 and the national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Dysart was recorded at $100, substantially below Non-Metro Qld's $200 and the national average of $375.

Dysart has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 70.7% of all households, including 32.1% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 26.8% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Qld.

Dysart faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 52.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 43.9%. Educational participation is high, with 40.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 20.1% in primary education, 11.6% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Dysart's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Dysart demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of 2021, approximately 66% (2,031 people) have private health cover, compared to 60.5% in the rest of Queensland and 55.7% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma at 9.2% and mental health issues at 6.8%.

A total of 75.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.7% in the rest of Queensland. Dysart has 7.5% (230 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 12.6% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and largely align with those of the general population.

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

Dysart had a cultural diversity index below average, with 72.6% citizens, 87.4% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home as of the latest data. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.2%. Notably, the 'Other' category had a higher representation in Dysart at 0.7%, compared to 0.4% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 30.9%, English 29.5%, and Irish 7.7% of Dysart's population. Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Maori were overrepresented at 1.8% (vs regional 1.0%), New Zealanders at 1.3% (vs 0.8%), and Australian Aboriginals at 6.2% (vs 5.1%).

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

Dysart's median age is 32 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and substantially under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Dysart has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (19.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 15.3% to 17.1%, while the 25 to 34 age group increased from 18.6% to 19.9%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age group has declined from 13.0% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Dysart's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 cohort is projected to grow by 15%, adding 81 residents to reach a total of 607. In contrast, both the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.