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 since the Census, Dysart's population is estimated at around 3047 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 129 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2918 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3047, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 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. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is anticipated. The suburb is expected to increase by 99 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 3.2% in total over the 16 years.

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

Dysart experienced limited development activity from 2016 to 2020, averaging less than one approval per year with a total of three dwellings approved over this period. This low level is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Dysart's development levels were substantially lower than those of the Rest of Qld during this time, and also below national averages. Recent building activity comprised solely detached houses, preserving the area's rural character with an emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval was 6098 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that may impact this region. Key projects include Dysart Urban Design Framework & Masterplan, Olive Downs Coking Coal Complex, Peak Downs Mine Continuation Project, and Winchester South Project. The following details those likely 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 prominently represented. The unemployment rate in Dysart was 1.0% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%.

This figure is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,918 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Dysart was 80.2%, higher than Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 6.0% of residents worked from home.

Employment among residents is concentrated in mining, administrative & support services, and education & training sectors. Notably, employment in mining is at 12.4 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 4.5% employment compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Many Dysart residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by the count of Census working population relative to local population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7%, labour force expansion of 1.0%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Dysart's employment should increase by 4.0% over five years and 10.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against Dysart's employment mix.

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

The suburb of Dysart's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Dysart is $84,578 and the average income stands at $98,171. These figures compare to those of Regional Qld which are $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Dysart would be approximately $94,186 (median) and $109,323 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Dysart all rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 96th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that the income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 35.8% of residents (1,090 people). This mirrors the regional trend where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident through 39.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 96.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power.

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

Dwelling structure in Dysart, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dysart was at 18.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (16.9%) or rented (64.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $672, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Dysart was $100, substantially lower than Regional Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 26.8% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Regional Queensland average.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 11.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are 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 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 shows Dysart residents have relatively positive health outcomes. AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions were broadly in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions were seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level.

Private health cover was exceptionally high, at approximately 66% of the total population (2,014 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% nationally. The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 6.8% of residents respectively. 75.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Under-65 population had better than average health outcomes. The area has 7.6% of residents aged 65 and over (231 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Dysart's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 72.6% of its population being citizens and 87.4% born in Australia. The majority, 94.8%, spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.2% of Dysart's population.

Notably, the 'Other' category constituted 0.7%, compared to 0.8% regionally. In terms of ancestry, Australian origin led with 30.9%, followed by English at 29.5% and Irish at 7.7%. Certain ethnic groups showed significant variations: Maori were overrepresented at 1.8% (vs regional 0.8%), New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginal at 6.2% (vs 3.9%).

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 Regional Queensland average of 41 years. This is also substantially under the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Regional Queensland, Dysart has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 15.3% to 17.4%. Conversely, the population aged 15 to 24 has declined from 13.0% to 10.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Dysart's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 13%, adding 69 residents to reach a total of 600. In contrast, both the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.