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Eumundi has an estimated 2,783 residents, up from 2,504 at the 2021 Census — a change of 279 people, or 11.1%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 112 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 evaluations combining regional ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Eumundi has an estimated population of approximately 2,783 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 279 people (11.1%) compared to the 2,504 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon an estimated resident population of 2,744 identified from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, supplemented by 66 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With a population density of 112 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space alongside capacity for subsequent expansion.
Furthermore, the suburb of Eumundi recorded an 11.1% expansion rate following the 2021 census, outpacing both Rest of Qld (9.4%) and national benchmarks to establish itself as a regional growth hotspot. Net interstate migration served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of overall demographic gains, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also provided positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 district utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models anchored to 2022 baseline figures, whereas post-2032 timeframes and unmapped areas incorporate 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series based on 2021 benchmarks. Because state datasets omit specific age categorisations, proportional distributions matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data) are applied across demographic cohorts. Looking forward, long-term forecasts place the suburb of Eumundi within the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan growth, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 624 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 21.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Eumundi over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, running ahead of 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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Analysing ABS dwelling approvals apportioned from regional datasets, AreaSearch notes an average of approximately 9 residential approvals annually across the suburb, culminating in 47 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 15 approvals have been registered. Considering that 5 new residents have arrived annually for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, construction volumes are trailing underlying demand, placing upward pressure on property prices amid elevated buyer interest. Across newly sanctioned residential builds, the anticipated construction cost averages $538,000. Complementing this, $598,000 of commercial approvals have been logged in the current financial year, underscoring a predominantly residential environment.
Per-capita building activity sits at roughly 58% of the level recorded across Rest of Qld, positioning the district at the 65th percentile among Australian regions evaluated, even with recent momentum in local construction. Falling below the national benchmark, these volumes reflect an established urban fabric alongside potential planning limitations. Standalone houses represent 89.0% of recent approvals while attached formats constitute 11.0%, reinforcing the prevailing low-density setting and targeting purchasers looking for family-oriented living. Generating 195 people per approval, the local property development landscape displays features of a transitioning market. Projections indicate that local numbers will expand by 585 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly AreaSearch count. Should building activity fail to accelerate from current levels, residential construction could lag behind demographic expansion, creating heightened buyer competition and reinforcing upward valuation momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Eumundi
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 67 current infrastructure and development projects close to Eumundi, worth an estimated $4.96 billion. 13 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 major projects positioned to influence the area. Prominent undertakings include the Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program, The Doonan, the Noosa Health Precinct, and the Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment, with key initiatives highlighted below.
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Cooroy Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A $100 million mixed-use precinct on a 6.6-hectare site featuring a 5,434sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket, 12 specialty retail tenancies, and a 120-bed residential aged care facility (expandable to 160 beds). The design uses timber and tin materials to match the hinterland heritage of Cooroy. As of May 2026, the project remains in the Council decision phase following the conclusion of the public notification period in August 2025, which saw significant community debate regarding its location 1.2km outside the main business district.
The Doonan
A garden-themed hospitality venue renovated from an existing structure, located on 2 hectares in the Noosa hinterland. It offers a paddock-to-plate experience with indoor and outdoor dining, bars, beer gardens, a pizzeria, ice creamery, cellar door, multiple function spaces, and a large outdoor kids playground. It draws inspiration from a plant nursery with extensive designer landscaping and olive trees. It focuses on using fresh, local produce.
Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan 2020-2030 and Expansion
A 10-year master plan (2020-2030) guiding future development of the Cooroy Sports Complex, home to rugby league, gymnastics, soccer, cricket, pony club, and car club facilities. In September 2024, funding was secured through the SEQ Liveability Fund to deliver a 600 square meter extension providing an indoor all-weather multi-purpose training area and expanded gymnastics facility. The expansion will accommodate soccer, cricket, and rugby league, enabling the Cooroy Gymnastics Club to grow and supporting increased community participation in sport.
62 Lake Macdonald Drive Social Housing Development
Development of 25 architect-designed social housing units on a remediated former landfill site at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. In partnership with Coast2Bay Housing Group, this project aims to address the housing crisis in the Noosa Shire. The site will include a 10-metre vegetated buffer and additional open space. Remediation works are scheduled for August-September 2025, followed by subdivision.
Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge Replacement
Replacement of 1929 timber bridge serving 1,700 vehicles daily. Critical rural road network link providing access to significant rural residential community west of Cooroy township.
Eumundi-Noosa Road Safety Improvements
A $25 million project to deliver safety improvements for all road users, including wide centre line treatment, pavement widening, shoulder sealing, roadside hazard removal, signage, and line marking updates.
Yandina Central Expansion & Childcare Centre
An integrated expansion of the Yandina Shopping Centre featuring a 2500sqm full-line IGA supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, and outdoor dining. The 2025 project scope was expanded to include a 112-place modern childcare centre at the adjacent 3-7 Old Gympie Road site. The facility includes seven activity rooms and four outdoor play areas, designed to share access and parking with the main retail hub to create a community precinct.
Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences
Jura Noosa is a boutique residential development in Noosaville comprising 14 townhomes and 24 apartments across two and three bedroom layouts, arranged around a central resort-style garden pool with tropical landscaping. Construction commenced in February 2025 following a sod-turning event and is well underway, with completion targeted for mid 2026. The project is developed by Capital Prudential, designed by Blackwood Architecture, and built by QLD Built, with sales and marketing led by Milestone Property Group.
1,391 residents of Eumundi are employed, from a labour force of 1,447. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 65.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Backed by an educated talent pool and robust representation in critical social infrastructure, the district maintains a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, according to aggregated statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,391 residents were participating in the workforce, with unemployment matching the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld and local labour participation tracking closely with the 64.2% regional benchmark. In addition, Census data revealed that 26.0% of workers performed their duties remotely from home, a metric influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Professional & technical disciplines show particular concentration, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of local employment compared to the regional proportion of 4.5%. Comparing the resident workforce to local workplace counts suggests a modest volume of on-site employment within the immediate boundary. An examination of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from surrounding areas shows that over the prior 12-month period, the local labour pool contracted by 3.1% alongside a 3.9% drop in employed persons, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce expand by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, national forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context regarding future labour trends. Applying these five- and ten-year national industry growth projections (6.6% and 13.7% respectively) across local industry weightings suggests employment could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this weighted extrapolation does not incorporate local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eumundi is $1,967 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $784 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,935 a year against an average of $67,096. 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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ATO taxpayer records released for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate that median taxpayer income stands at $49,935, alongside a $67,096 mean. These figures align closely with nationwide metrics, while Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled figures reach roughly $55,608 for the median and $74,718 for the average as at March 2026. At the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings sat in the 63rd percentile ($1,967 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed in the 45th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, 31.7% of local taxpayers (882 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, precisely mirroring the 31.7% regional rate. Residents retain 85.8% of income after servicing housing costs, placing the area in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eumundi had 842 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $480 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the latest Census was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 97.4%, with semi-detached structures, apartments, and alternative formats making up the remaining 2.6%, contrasting with Regional Qld where detached houses comprise 76.4% and other forms account for 23.6%. Outright home ownership reached 40.1%, substantially exceeding regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 45.8% and rented dwellings comprised 14.1%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments stood at $2,000, well above the Regional Qld median of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents of $480 noticeably exceeded the $345 recorded across Regional Qld and the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eumundi counted 842 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 936 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements account for 83.8% of all households, encompassing couples with children (35.7%), couples without children (35.1%), and single parent households (12.6%). Non-family arrangements constitute the remaining 16.2%, consisting of single-person occupancies at 11.9% and shared group homes at 3.6%. The typical household contains 2.8 people, surpassing the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.2% of adults in Eumundi hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 618 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,061 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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Educational profiles across the locality show strong outcomes, with 32.2% of persons aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 20.6% across both the SA3 area and Rest of Qld. Bachelor qualifications represent the largest tertiary cohort at 22.7%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational qualifications are also widespread, held by 37.5% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificate-level training (24.1%). A substantial 30.7% of the local population is engaged in formal studies. By education level, primary school students make up 11.9%, secondary attendees account for 9.9%, and 3.2% of residents are enrolled in higher education programs.
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Getting around Eumundi means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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.
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71.2% of residents in Eumundi report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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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Evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch highlight favorable health metrics across the locality, characterized by minimal prevalence of widespread conditions across all age cohorts. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 54% of the population (~1,496 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 average. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, affecting 7.7 and 7.5% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 71.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Qld benchmark of 67.6%. Favorable outcomes are evident among residents under 65, while the 564 residents aged 65 and over (comprising 20.3% of the community) register exceptional health indicators that surpass broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Eumundi is largely Australian-born, at 77.0% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics sit below typical benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 86.5% of the community, 77.0% born domestically, and 94.7% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, held by 37.4% of residents. In relative terms, Buddhism demonstrates the most notable representation at 1.1% of the local population, matching the 1.1% share observed across Regional Qld. Examining parental heritage, English ancestry forms the largest proportion at 32.6%, followed by Australian at 25.8% and Scottish at 10.0%. Specific ethnic backgrounds show higher concentrations than seen regionally, with Dutch lineage recorded at 2.3% (compared to 1.1% across the region), New Zealand ancestry at 1.2% (versus 0.9%), and Welsh representation at 0.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eumundi is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 17.2% 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 age distribution of the suburb of Eumundi aligns closely with Regional Qld norms, showing a maximum variance of 5.6 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age reaches 45 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure, while tracking 4 years higher than the Regional Qld level of 41 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the share of middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) decreased from 32.8% to an estimated 30.0%. Projections to 2041 anticipate that seniors and older retirees (65+) will absorb the majority of demographic growth, expanding by 178 residents (32%) to reach 743.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eumundi
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,504 at the 2021 Census → 2,783 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 (SAL30996). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.