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Hodgson Vale has an estimated 1,549 residents, up from 1,444 at the 2021 Census — a change of 105 people, or 7.3%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Density is about 60 people per 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh address validations performed by AreaSearch since the Census, the estimated population of the suburb of Hodgson Vale reaches approximately 1,549 by May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 105 people (7.3%) compared to the 1,444 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 1,539, which AreaSearch determined by analyzing the ABS release of June 2025 ERP data alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the local density stands at 59 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential layout.
The suburb of Hodgson Vale's post-census growth of 7.3% is within 1.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (9.2%), showing solid local demand. Interstate migration served as the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 56.99999999999999% of total gains in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from 2024 releases by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage in this dataset, or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government's 2023 release (modeled on 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, AreaSearch distributes age cohorts proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data). Long-term demographic outlooks point to population expansion for regional districts that exceeds the national median, with predictions indicating the suburb of Hodgson Vale will add 199 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing a 12.2% growth rate over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential development in Hodgson Vale is extremely quiet, averaging less than one new home approval per year, totaling 4 dwellings across the entire five-year timeframe. Minimal building activity of this nature is standard for rural locations where housing requirements remain limited and development is constrained by local demand and infrastructure limits. Because these approval counts are so small, year-on-year growth rates and comparisons can shift dramatically based on individual projects. Hodgson Vale exhibits residential building activity that is substantially below the levels seen in the Rest of Qld, as well as falling short of national benchmarks.
Additionally, recent construction has consisted solely of standalone houses, consistent with a rural environment characterized by large blocks and open space. The ratio of 1023 people per building approval highlights this low-turnover, quiet construction environment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hodgson Vale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hodgson Vale, worth an estimated $4.21 billion. 12 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Developments in public infrastructure, regional planning initiatives, and major works projects exert a substantial influence on local growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects poised to impact this region. Notable projects of relevance include the Herries Range Wind Farm, Gainsborough Lodge, the relocation of the Denise Kable Centre to Clifford Park Special School, and the Inland Rail section from Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K).
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Pinnacle of Kearneys
A premium residential subdivision offering 78 allotments ranging from 600m to 834m in Stage 2, combining tranquil country living with modern urban amenities. Located minutes from Toowoomba Base Hospital, University of Southern Queensland, City Golf Club and Toowoomba CBD. Features include proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping centers and excellent transport connections.
Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
542-558 Hume Street Residential Development
8.55ha landholding with 625m of dual street frontage to Hume Street and Pillar Street, zoned Low-Medium Density Residential and permitting up to 342 dwellings across a range of typologies including house and land, townhouses, and land lease community. The site sold on 13 June 2025 for 23.7 million dollars, achieving 277 dollars per square metre and setting a new suburb record as the largest development site transaction in Toowoomba since 2007. The Expressions of Interest campaign generated 19 competitive bids with a combined value of 338 million dollars.The site was acquired by a private developer whose identity has not been publicly disclosed. No development application has yet been lodged.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Gabbinbar Retirement Village
Retirement village featuring 52 independent living units and 46 townhouses, up to 2 storeys, adjacent to Gabbinbar Homestead.
Dallang Road Residential Subdivision
42-lot residential subdivision delivered on a former 10 acre greenfield site bordering Menzies Street parkland in Middle Ridge, Toowoomba. Works included road upgrades and park embellishments. Project commenced March 2022 and reached completion January 2023, with lots sold out prior to completion.
Gainsborough Lodge
A residential subdivision by Wagner Corporation featuring approximately 470 lots in Glenvale. Part of the expanding residential development in the Toowoomba region to accommodate growing population.
845 residents of Hodgson Vale are employed, from a labour force of 855. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,185, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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The local labor force is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in key service sectors, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 1.3% according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 845 working residents, with local unemployment sitting 2.6% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while participation in the workforce reached 69.5%, comfortably exceeding the Regional Qld rate of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 12.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. The community displays a strong concentration in education & training, where local employment share is 1.8 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 13.6% of the workforce, which is below the Regional Qld average of 16.1%. The comparison between resident workers and local job figures in the Census suggests that the immediate area provides limited internal employment options. Based on AreaSearch aggregations of SALM and ABS data for the wider statistical districts, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local labor force shrink by 8.5% and total employment fall by 8.7%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in Hodgson Vale. These projections, spanning five and ten years, are mapped against local industry proportions to estimate regional trends. While nationwide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local work profile suggests Hodgson Vale's employment base could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this simple weighting does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hodgson Vale is $2,629 a week (about $137,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,002 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,419 a year against an average of $70,689. 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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Taxpayer statistics compiled by AreaSearch from the latest 2023 ATO dataset show that earnings in Hodgson Vale sit above the national average. The local median income for taxpayers is $59,419 and the average is $70,689, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for a Wage Price Index lift of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, local estimates are adjusted to approximately $66,169 for the median and $78,719 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings in Hodgson Vale are strong, ranking between the 78th and 93rd percentiles across the country.
The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 34.9% of residents (540 people), reflecting the metropolitan trend where 31.7% of the population falls into this group. High-income earners are also well represented, with 37.6% earning more than $3,000 per week. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of their income, indicating solid disposable funds, while the local SEIFA ranking for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hodgson Vale had 450 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 13.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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An assessment of housing styles from the latest Census shows that Hodgson Vale consists of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types (such as townhouses or apartments), whereas Regional Qld comprises 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the area is notably high compared to the regional average, with 40.1% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes are either under mortgage (54.3%) or occupied by renters (5.6%). The median mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,167 per month, which sits well above the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $365 compared to Regional Qld's $345.
Locally, mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hodgson Vale counted 450 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 483 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 91.3%, consisting of couples with children at 52.0%, couples without children at 33.3%, and single-parent households at 4.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 8.7%, which includes lone-person households at 6.7% and group homes at 1.8%. The median size of local households is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.4% of adults in Hodgson Vale hold a university qualification, including 20.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education rates in this locality are prominent compared to the wider region, with university degrees held by 27.4% of residents aged 15 and over, outperforming both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also highly prevalent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational diplomas (11.3%) or certificate qualifications (25.0%). Local enrollment in educational programs is high, with 33.4% of the population participating in formal study.
This student cohort comprises 12.5% in primary school, 12.3% in secondary school, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Hodgson Vale means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.4% of residents in Hodgson Vale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 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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An evaluation of local health statistics by AreaSearch points to strong physical wellbeing across Hodgson Vale, as shown by low mortality rates and a low occurrence of chronic conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 55% of the local population (~855 people), which compares to 52.5% for Regional Qld. Asthma and arthritis represent the most common health concerns in the community, affecting 8.9% and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 72.4% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.2% of the population (235 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors in the area display strong health metrics, with nationwide rankings that align closely with the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hodgson Vale is largely Australian-born, at 90.4% of residents, with 3.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below the national average, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 95.0% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 73.2% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The three most common ancestral backgrounds identified in the area are English at 29.7%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 11.4%. Specific European ancestries show higher representation locally than regionally: Welsh heritage is recorded at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), German heritage stands at 7.8% (compared to 4.7%), and Scottish heritage is at 9.9% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hodgson Vale is 39. 21.4% 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 local median age of 39 years is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 41, but remains very close to the national median of 38. Residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket are highly represented at 15.7%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small at 7.8% compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.7% to 5.1% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.9% to 15.0% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 14.0% to 12.7%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts project a solid 21% expansion in the 35 to 44 age cohort, increasing by 48 people from 230 to 279, while the 15 to 24 age bracket is expected to contract by 25 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hodgson Vale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,444 at the 2021 Census → 1,549 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 May 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 (SAL31345). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.