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Hodgson Vale has an estimated 1,541 residents, up from 1,444 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 6.7%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Density is about 59 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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In the suburb of Hodgson Vale, demographic evaluation combining broader ABS updates and post-Census address verification indicates an estimated population of approximately 1,541 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 1,444 people counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 97 people (6.7%). AreaSearch calculated this trajectory by reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release showing a resident base of 1,531, alongside 4 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Hodgson Vale exhibits a spacious settlement pattern, with a density ratio of 59 persons per square kilometer.
The local expansion of 6.7% since census tracks within 2.6 percentage points of the wider SA3 area (9.3%), highlighting sound growth dynamics. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary contributor, supplying around 56.99999999999999% of total gains over recent intervals, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also provided positive momentum. Projections for the suburb of Hodgson Vale rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, supplemented by Queensland State Government SA2 releases from 2023 (utilising 2021 data) for horizons beyond 2032 or areas without coverage. Because state datasets omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch aligns age groupings with proportional weighting from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series based on 2022 data. Looking forward, the suburb of Hodgson Vale is anticipated to outpace the national median for regional territories, with SA2 aggregates indicating an addition of 199 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 12.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in Hodgson Vale remain subdued, registering fewer than 1 new dwellings on average each year, totaling 3 dwellings across the five-year period. This restrained pipeline is typical of regional settings where dwelling requirements are modest and building activity naturally aligns with local infrastructure and demand thresholds. Because total approval volumes are so low, solitary projects can create substantial variations in annual rates and comparative metrics. Hodgson Vale experiences substantially lower volumes of residential building approvals than Rest of Qld, trailing nationwide averages as well. Every approved project has consisted exclusively of standalone houses, preserving a rural character defined by spacious lots.
The presence of roughly 512 people per residential approval underscores a calm, low-density development climate.
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 $4.24 billion. 12 are already under construction and 10 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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Regional evolution is heavily guided by major planning and infrastructure delivery. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects expected to influence the surrounding district. Significant undertakings include Herries Range Wind Farm, Gainsborough Lodge, Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre, and Inland Rail - 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 856. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 70.1%. 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 1,176, about 76% 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 labour market in Hodgson Vale features high educational attainment, strong representation across key services, and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.3%, according to aggregated district datasets from AreaSearch. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 845, with unemployment sitting 2.6% beneath the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Workforce participation reached an elevated 70.1%, surpassing the 64.2% benchmark for Regional Qld. Census records noted that only 12.0% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-era conditions may have influenced these figures. Education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction represent the primary employment sectors for local workers.
Specialisation is particularly pronounced in education & training, which commands a workforce share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 13.6% of local personnel, trailing the 16.1% share observed throughout Regional Qld. Comparing Census workplace counts against resident worker totals suggests that local employment opportunities are relatively sparse within the boundary. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics over the 12 months to March 2026 shows local labour force numbers contracted by 8.4% alongside an 8.8% reduction in jobs, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the same interval, jobs increased by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and unemployment edged up 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral projections against the local industry footprint indicates potential employment gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years for Hodgson Vale, assuming current compositions persist without local demographic 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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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Hodgson Vale at $59,419 and the average at $70,689, exceeding national averages as well as Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $66,169 (median) and $78,719 (average). The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and individual incomes between the 78th and 93rd percentiles nationwide. The dominant bracket contains 34.9% of earners receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (537 residents), comparable to 31.7% regionally.
Furthermore, 37.6% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, bolstering consumer spending. Households retain 88.9% of income after housing expenses, and the district sits within the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
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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Residential properties in Hodgson Vale at the most recent Census consisted of 100.0% houses and no other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), differing from Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership stood at 40.1%, clearly above regional levels, while remaining dwellings were divided between mortgaged properties (54.3%) and rented accommodation (5.6%). Monthly mortgage repayments registered a median of $2,167 compared to $1,655 across Regional Qld and $1,863 nationally. Meanwhile, median weekly rent was $365, sitting above Regional Qld's $345 but below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hodgson Vale counted 450 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 480 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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Family units account for 91.3% of local households, led by couples with children at 52.0%, couples without children at 33.3%, and single parent families at 4.9%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 8.7%, consisting of lone person households (6.7%) and group households (1.8%). The median household size is 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.5 average across Regional Qld.
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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Tertiary attainment is prominent locally, with 27.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 area figure of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees represent 20.9% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Additionally, 36.3% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, comprising certificates (25.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 33.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This group is distributed across primary education (12.5%), secondary education (12.3%), and tertiary education (3.8%).
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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Community wellness indicators remain favorable across Hodgson Vale, reflected in low chronic disease incidence and strong mortality measures across all age brackets. Private health insurance participation is substantial, covering roughly 55% of the population (~850 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The primary reported chronic conditions are asthma (8.9%) and arthritis (7.5%), with 72.4% of residents reporting an absence of long-term medical issues, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Health metrics are notably strong among residents under 65, while seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.3% of the community (235 people), below the Regional Qld share of 20.3%.
Senior health outcomes align closely with nationwide norms.
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 measures are comparatively low in Hodgson Vale, where 90.4% of the population was born in Australia, 95.0% hold Australian citizenship, and 96.4% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 73.2% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The leading reported ancestral lineages in Hodgson Vale are English (29.7%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (11.4%). Other European backgrounds also display distinctive local representation, including Scottish at 9.9% (versus 7.8% regionally), German at 7.8% (versus 4.7%), and Welsh at 1.0% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hodgson Vale is 39. 21.5% 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 demographic structure in the suburb of Hodgson Vale features a balanced blend of youth and middle-aged adults. As of August 2026 estimates, young residents aged 0 - 24 represent 34.5% of the community compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while seniors aged 65+ account for 15.3% versus 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 39, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below Regional Qld's 41 at that time. Retirees and elderly cohorts showed the most visible expansion since Census, rising from 12.5% to an estimated 15.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the greatest numerical increase, growing by 78 residents (23%) to 417.
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 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,444 at the 2021 Census → 1,541 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 (SAL31345). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.