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Ingham has an estimated 4,500 residents, up from 4,455 at the 2021 Census — a change of 45 people, or 1.0%. That puts 108 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 broader ABS population updates with new address validations post-Census, the suburb of Ingham records an estimated population of approximately 4,500 as of Aug 2026. This indicates a modest expansion of 45 people (1.0%) relative to the 2021 Census baseline of 4,455 people. Such adjustments stem from an estimated resident count of 4,471 via the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 44 validated new addresses added following the Census. The suburb of Ingham exhibits a population density of 108 persons per square kilometer, preserving ample physical space alongside headroom for prospective expansion.
The 1.0% growth rate within the suburb of Ingham trails the wider SA3 benchmark of 3.5% by only 2.5 percentage points, highlighting sound growth dynamics. Inbound interstate moves served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 77.0% of net demographic gains across recent periods. Demographic modeling for the suburb of Ingham utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks, transitioning to 2023 Queensland State Government figures (derived from 2021 data) for uncovered areas and horizons beyond 2032. Because state datasets omit granular age brackets, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (2022 base year). Long-range projections indicate a downward demographic trajectory for the suburb of Ingham, with a modeled contraction of 350 persons by 2041. In contrast to the overarching decline, selected older demographics will experience gains, anchored by the 65 to 74 demographic which is expected to expand by 36 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Ingham over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS, compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries, indicates Ingham has averaged roughly 6 residential approvals per annum, totaling 33 dwellings across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 4 residential approvals have been documented. With an average addition of only 0.7 new residents annually per built home between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is comfortably keeping pace with or outstripping local demand, widening options for purchasers and facilitating growth potential beyond initial estimates, alongside an average building construction cost of $602,000. Non-residential building activity remains modest, recording $9.2 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year.
Per-capita residential construction activity in Ingham sits at around 65% of the Rest of Qld benchmark, placing the locality in the 34th percentile across Australia; while this supports values for existing housing by constraining buyer choices, recent building activity has gained momentum. This performance remains below the Australian benchmark, underscoring an established urban landscape and potential land-use constraints. Recent residential development pipeline comprises 33.0% detached houses alongside 67.0% attached dwellings. This transition toward higher-density formats delivers entry-level price points tailored to downsizers, first-home purchasers, and investors, marking a major departure from the existing housing stock (86.0% houses) to accommodate land constraints, evolving preferences, and cost considerations. A ratio of 428 people per single dwelling approval highlights the modest pace of local development. Given demographic projections pointing toward steady or shrinking resident numbers, local housing demand pressure is anticipated to soften, potentially unlocking opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Ingham
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Ingham, worth an estimated $655 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.74 billion. 16 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure investments and planning programs significantly shape local property market dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 8 active or proposed initiatives poised to influence the district, highlighted by the North Queensland Bio-Energy Facility (Ingham), Atlantic North Ingham, the Moduline Ingham Expansion - Factory and Showroom, and the Residential Activation Fund - Hinchinbrook Housing.
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North Queensland Bio-Energy Facility (Ingham)
The North Queensland Bio-Energy (NQBE) facility is a proposed $640 million integrated sugar, ethanol, and renewable power plant located on an 80-hectare site south of Ingham. As of early 2026, the project remains in the planning phase while awaiting favorable market conditions and finalized financing. The facility is designed to process sugarcane into 350,000 tonnes of raw sugar annually, produce up to 200,000 litres of ethanol per day, and export approximately 110-115 MW of renewable energy to the national grid.The project was recently a focal point in the 2026 Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities, which seeks to address regulatory and investment barriers for such industrial hubs.
Moduline Ingham Expansion - Factory and Showroom
Proposed ~4,400 sqm manufacturing facility with ~550 sqm office and retail showroom for Moduline in Ingham CBD. Development Application lodged 24 Feb 2025 for Medium Impact Industry (furniture manufacturing, display and sales) across multiple lots fronting Herbert St and Lynn St. State assessment (SARA) advice issued 17 Mar 2025. Project aims to modernize production, expand local jobs and renew the town centre retail presence.
Atlantic North Ingham
Atlantic North Ingham is a proposed mixed-use development at 70 Townsville Road, Ingham, designed to expand the commercial hub of Hinchinbrook Shire. The precinct comprises six retail showrooms of approximately 800 square metres each, an 18-room motel, and a 30-bed dormitory building for school groups and tourists. Located within walking distance of the Tyto Wetlands, the development incorporates North Queensland architectural elements and flood-proof design with floor levels 2.40 metres above natural ground, supported by 310 car parking bays.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Priority Projects
A list of priority projects for the Hinchinbrook Shire, including upgrades to marine and tourism infrastructure, recycling facilities, and digital connectivity. Specific projects include the Dungeness Marine Access Upgrade, Wallaman Falls Eco and Adventure Tourism, and Forrest Beach Boat Ramp Facilities.
Residential Activation Fund - Hinchinbrook Housing
Two critical infrastructure projects to unlock more than 180 new homes in Ingham. The projects are funded through the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund and align with the Hinchinbrook Shire Council's Local Housing Action Plan to address housing shortages.
Dutton Street Culvert Crossing Project
Construction of a culvert crossing on Dutton Street to provide a linkage between the north and south of Ingham during flood events. The project was fully funded under the National Flood Infrastructure Mitigation Program.
Orient Road Water Security Project
A project to improve water security in the Ingham area, funded under the Building our Regions program. The project involved the extension of the water main along Orient Road.
Bushland Beach Channel Naturalisation
Transformation of an 800-metre concrete stormwater drain into a naturalised waterway with ponds, rocky creek bed, and 97,000 native plants from 75 species to improve water quality, biodiversity, and community aesthetics while benefiting the Great Barrier Reef.
1,756 residents of Ingham are employed, from a labour force of 1,934. Unemployment sits at 9.2%, with participation at 50.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,041, about 112% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Statistical aggregations by AreaSearch reveal that Ingham maintains a balanced distribution of blue and white collar positions with solid public and community services representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.2%. As of March 2026, 1,756 residents are employed; however, the local jobless rate sits 5.3% higher than Regional Qld's 3.9%, and local workforce engagement of 50.9% falls well below the 64.2% recorded regionally. At the Census, only 4.6% of workers stated they worked from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers heavily within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Manufacturing represents a standout specialization for the area, capturing an employment concentration 2.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector accounts for only 5.2% of the local workforce, trailing Regional Qld's 10.1%. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.7 jobs per resident underscores an above-average supply of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis combining ABS and SALM series shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.9% while total employment fell by 1.8%, preserving a steady unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced an employment uptick of 0.1% and workforce growth of 0.3%, with the jobless rate edging up by 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment demand in Ingham over five and ten-year horizons when aligned with the local industry profile. Against economy-wide employment projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry-weighted calculations suggest Ingham's employment base could expand by 5.4% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ingham is $1,028 a week (about $53,000 a year), with median personal income at $606 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,011 a year against an average of $55,615. 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 postcode statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Ingham recorded a taxpayer median income of $47,011 alongside an average income of $55,615. These figures track below the Australian standard and compare against Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $52,351 for median income and $61,933 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census situates personal, household, and family earnings in Ingham between the 4th and 12th percentiles nationwide.
A cohort of 1,314 residents (29.2%) earns between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with the regional norm where 31.7% receive $1,500 - 2,999. Although low accommodation costs leave residents retaining 88.1% of their earnings, overall disposable income resides in the 7th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ingham had 1,832 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 5% apartments. 20% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 86.5% of Ingham's dwelling stock, with attached, apartment, and other residential formats accounting for 13.6%, compared to Regional Qld proportions of 76.4% and 23.6% respectively. Fully owned homes represented 45.5% of residences, noticeably exceeding regional rates, while remaining properties were mortgaged (19.8%) or rented (34.6%). Monthly mortgage costs averaged a median of $1,083 and weekly median rents stood at $210, well below Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, Ingham's repayment figures compare favorably against nationwide medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ingham counted 1,832 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 60.9% of households, consisting of childless couples (30.0%), families with dependent children (18.5%), and single parents (11.5%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 39.1%, comprising solo-occupant homes (36.7%) and group residences (2.4%). The typical household size of 2.1 persons sits below the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.7% of adults in Ingham hold a university qualification, including 7.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 33.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,380 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 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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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for development, with higher education attainment at 9.7% trailing the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. Within university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 7.7%, postgraduate awards account for 1.2%, and graduate diplomas stand at 0.8%. Technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with vocational credentials held by 40.1% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (33.2%) and advanced diplomas (6.9%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.3% of the population attending an educational institution. This includes 9.8% enrolled in primary schools, 9.3% in secondary programs, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ingham means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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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60.9% of residents in Ingham report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 84% of areas nationally. 9.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.3 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch highlighting mortality statistics and illness rates demonstrate elevated health challenges across age groups in Ingham, alongside lower private health insurance adoption of roughly 49% of residents (~2,215 people). This compares with 52.5% across Regional Qld and an Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 11.3% and 8.3% of the population, whereas 60.9% of residents report no chronic illnesses, trailing Regional Qld's 67.6%. Working-age individuals face elevated rates of chronic disorders, while seniors aged 65 and over represent 27.9% of the population (1,255 people), surpassing the regional level of 20.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ingham is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.2%) and English (23.8%). 6.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Ingham track below national benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 89.6% of residents, 89.6% born domestically, and 92.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation at 74.6%, markedly above the Regional Qld figure of 52.2%. Primary reported ancestries among Ingham residents are Australian (24.2%), English (23.8%, compared to 29.6% regionally), and Italian (21.1%, significantly higher than the 2.4% regional average). Other distinct representations include Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 6.2% (against 3.9% regionally), Spanish heritage at 0.9% (vs 0.3%), and Maltese at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ingham is 48, older than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.1% 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 profile in Ingham is older relative to broader Regional Qld benchmarks. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ make up 27.9% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 20.4% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 20.1% versus 25.5% across the region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 48, having decreased slightly from 49 at the 2021 Census, yet sitting 7 years above the Regional Qld mark of 41 and above the Australian figure of 38 recorded at that Census. Young residents aged 0 - 24 expanded from 25.9% to an estimated 27.6% since the Census.
Projections to 2041 indicate the 65+ cohort will absorb most future growth, rising by 32 residents (3%) to 1,287, while younger demographics and middle-aged groups are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ingham
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 7 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 44 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,455 at the 2021 Census → 4,500 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 (SAL31390). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.