Hodgson Vale

Population growth drivers in Hodgson Vale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of Hodgson Vale as of February 2026 is around 1,562. This reflects an increase of 118 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,444. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,543 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with four additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 60 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Hodgson Vale has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, though all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth of regional areas nationally, with Hodgson Vale expected to grow by 240 persons to 2041, reflecting a 17.4% increase over the 17 years.

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

Hodgson Vale has seen limited development activity with an average of one approval per year over the past five years, resulting in a total of seven dwellings. This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can fluctuate significantly based on individual projects.

Hodgson Vale has substantially lower development levels compared to the rest of Queensland and national averages. Recent development in the area has been exclusively detached houses, catering primarily to families seeking a rural lifestyle and space. The estimated population density is 1053 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hodgson Vale is projected to add 271 residents by 2041 if current trends continue.

If development rates remain constant, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially leading to increased competition among buyers and stronger price growth in the future.

Hodgson Vale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Herries Range Wind Farm, Gainsborough Lodge, Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre, and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K). The following list details those most relevant.

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

Hodgson Vale has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%, with estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025968 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 3.3% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Hodgson Vale is 78.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census data shows that 12.0% of residents work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors are education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Hodgson Vale has a high specialization in education & training (180.0% compared to regional level), but limited presence in health care & social assistance (13.6% vs regional 16.1%).

Local employment opportunities appear limited as the working population is lower than the resident population. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.8%, and labour force grew by 4.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force expand by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hodgson Vale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Hodgson Vale has an income level above the national average, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest Australian Taxation Office figures for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Hodgson Vale is $59,419, and the average income stands at $70,689. This compares with figures of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for the Rest of Qld. Based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $65,307 (median) and $77,694 (average) as of September 2025. Income data from Census 2021 shows that Hodgson Vale ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 78th and 93rd percentiles. The distribution data indicates that the largest segment comprises 34.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (545 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. Notably, 37.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that contribute to robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Hodgson Vale's dwellings were entirely houses at the latest Census, contrasting with Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hodgson Vale stood at 40.1%, with mortgaged properties at 54.3% and rented ones at 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, surpassing Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. Weekly rent in Hodgson Vale averaged $365, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 91.3% of all households, including 52.0% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 4.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 8.7%, with lone person households at 6.7% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Hodgson Vale places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's university qualification rate is 27.4%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area rate of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 25.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 12.3% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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Hodgson Vale's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hodgson Vale. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~862 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.9 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 72.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Hodgson Vale has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (229 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Hodgson Vale was found to have a below average cultural diversity, with 90.4% of its population born in Australia and 95.0% being citizens. The majority spoke English only at home (96.4%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 73.2% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.7%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (11.4%). Notably, Welsh (1.0%) and German (7.8%) populations were higher than the regional averages of 0.5% and 4.7%, respectively. Scottish ancestry was also relatively high at 9.9%, compared to the regional average of 7.8%.

Hodgson Vale's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Hodgson Vale is 39 years, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 are prominent at 16.3%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 8.3% compared to Rest of Qld. From 2021 to present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 7.0% to 8.3%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 14.0% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 16.9% to 14.4%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 14.0% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 35-44 age cohort is expected to increase by 64 people (27%), growing from 237 to 302. Meanwhile, the 15-24 group is projected to decrease by 17 residents.