Gowrie Junction

Gowrie Junction 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 Gowrie Junction is around 2,361, reflecting an increase of 119 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Gowrie Junction by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 2,347, with an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to the population growth. This results in a density ratio of 92 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, from 2011 to 2021, Gowrie Junction demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%, outpacing the SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during this period. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for regional areas across the nation. By 2041, Gowrie Junction is expected to expand by 536 persons, reflecting a total increase of 28.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Gowrie Junction when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Gowrie Junction has seen approximately 17 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 87 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. So far in FY-26, two approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $469,000, aligning with regional patterns. There has also been $142,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Gowrie Junction shows moderately higher development activity, being 36.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature with approximately 223 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates Gowrie Junction will grow by 668 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Habitat - Mt Kynoch Masterplan, Queens Park Estates, Toowoomba Sports Precinct Masterplan, and InterLinkSQ Terminal Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Gowrie Junction has a diverse workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs, with prominent representation from essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.2%, lower than the national average of 5.1% as of June 2025.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 13.1%. As of June 2025, 1,466 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Gowrie Junction stands at 72.8%, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Manufacturing shows a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.3%. Analysis based on AreaSearch data indicates limited local employment opportunities as the working population is lower than the resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 13.1% while labour force grew by 12.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gowrie Junction's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Gowrie Junction had a median taxpayer income of $53,342 and an average income of $63,521. Nationally, the averages were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, median income is estimated at $60,805 and average at $72,408. The 2021 Census indicates Gowrie Junction incomes cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 40.0% (944 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to the regional 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 6th decile.

Gowrie Junction is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Gowrie Junction's dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census, unlike Non-Metro Qld with 81.4% houses and 18.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gowrie Junction was 32.5%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.1% and rented at 7.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Gowrie Junction was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $310. Nationally, Gowrie Junction's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 87.0% of all households, including 45.6% couples with children, 34.5% couples without children, and 6.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 34.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education. Gowrie State School serves the area, with an enrollment of 203 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 8.6, below the regional average of 17.2, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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The level of general health in Gowrie Junction is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Gowrie Junction shows higher-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

Its private health cover rate is approximately 52%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area's rate (~1,236 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.7%) and arthritis (7.7%). A total of 71.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.3% in Rest of Qld. In Gowrie Junction, 12.9% of residents are aged 65 or over (304 people), lower than the 18.8% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors in this area are notably strong, even outperforming general population health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Gowrie Junction placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gowrie Junction's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 93.6% of its population born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gowrie Junction, making up 67.8% of people, compared to 58.8% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.7%), English (29.3%), and German (9.8%).

Notably, Scottish representation was higher than average at 8.3%, while Irish was slightly lower at 8.8%. Australian Aboriginal representation was also lower at 2.7%.

Gowrie Junction's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Gowrie Junction has a median age of 37, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 cohort is notably higher at 16.2% compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 3.4%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.0%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 10.5% to 11.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 18.4% to 16.2%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 13.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Gowrie Junction's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 cohort, projected to increase by 40%, adding 137 residents to reach 477.