Innes Park

Innes Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Innes Park is around 3,172, reflecting a 519 person increase (19.6%) since the 2021 Census which reported 2,653 people. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,086 residents based on latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 278 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 313 persons per square kilometer. Innes Park's growth since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of Qld (9.1%) and SA3 area, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data and years post-2032.

Projections anticipate an above median population growth of regional areas across the nation, with Innes Park expected to increase by 446 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Innes Park among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Innes Park has recorded approximately 56 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 282 homes were approved, with an additional 84 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.1 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic that creates stable market conditions.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $494,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $11.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Innes Park records 221.0% more building activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity consists of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 49 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Innes Park is expected to grow by 210 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Ingenia Lifestyle Drift, Innes Estate, the Intersection Upgrade of Back Windermere and Barolin Homestead Roads in Coral Cove, and the Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Innes Park rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Innes Park has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 10.4%. As of September 2025, 1,586 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 63.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, a low 8.2% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

In contrast, accommodation & food employs just 6.0% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 8.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 10.4%, while labour force increased by 10.5%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This compares to Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7%, labour force expanded by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Innes Park. These projections estimate local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Innes Park is $53,585 and average income is $66,214. This contrasts with Queensland excluding Brisbane (Rest of Qld) where median income is $53,146 and average income is $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $58,895 (median) and $72,776 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Innes Park rank modestly between the 33rd and 45th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 33.8% of locals (1,072 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region at 31.7%. Housing costs are manageable with 87.6% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 50th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Innes Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Innes Park was higher than Non-Metro Qld at 40.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (45.1%) or rented (14.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $335, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Innes Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 81.2% of all households, including 36.1% couples with children, 36.3% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Innes Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 20.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 32.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.1% in secondary education, 10.8% in primary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows nine active transport stops operating within Innes Park. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 105 weekly passenger trips across two individual routes. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 575 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound, with car remaining the dominant mode at 98%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 15 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Innes Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Innes Park faces significant health challenges as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~1,695 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 11.4 and 9.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 23.4% of residents aged 65 and over (742 people), higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Innes Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.3% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Innes Park is Christianity, accounting for 56.0% of the population, compared to 52.2% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups in Innes Park are Australian (31.1%), English (30.7%), and Scottish (8.8%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 5.7%, compared to 4.7% regionally, while South African ancestry stands at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.1%).

Innes Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Innes Park was 42 years as of a certain date, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years but well above Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 65-74 age cohort was notably over-represented at 13.9% in Innes Park, while the 25-34 age group was under-represented at 9.4%. Between two specific dates, the percentage of the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.5% to 7.4%, and the 85+ cohort increased from 1.0% to 2.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 17.0% to 14.8%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 13.5% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for a specific year indicate substantial demographic changes for Innes Park, with the 85+ age cohort projected to surge dramatically by 77 people (an increase of 116%), from 66 to 144. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 57% of projected growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.