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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Koongal has an estimated 4,384 residents, up from 4,252 at the 2021 Census — a change of 132 people, or 3.1%. That puts 1,218 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Koongal records an estimated resident count of approximately 4,384, based on AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with 50 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This represents an expansion of 132 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census baseline of 4,252 people, calculated using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside post-Census address validation. The suburb of Koongal maintains a population density of 1,217 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than typical nationwide benchmarks evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent times, population expansion has stemmed chiefly from overseas migration, which made up roughly 53.0% of total local demographic additions.
In establishing baseline demographic projections for each SA2 district, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), transitioning to 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 series (anchored on 2021 data) for uncovered areas and timelines beyond post-2032. Because state datasets omit age-group breakdowns, proportional allocations aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (derived from 2022 benchmarks) are applied across cohorts. Looking forward, the suburb of Koongal is projected to register expansion tracking just below the nationwide regional median, adding 255 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling and generating an overall gain of 5.8% across the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Koongal remain constrained, recording an annual rate of 1 dwelling approvals (equating to 8 approvals over five years). Such subdued activity typically aligns with regional localities where construction volume is naturally capped by local requirements and infrastructure limitations. Because baseline approval volumes are so low, year-to-year rates and comparisons can shift sharply due to single projects. Koongal registers building volumes substantially lower than Rest of Qld, trailing broader nationwide trends as well. Recent residential development has consisted exclusively of detached houses, matching the locality's rural footprint characterized by generous lot sizes and open surroundings.
With approximately 975 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits established, mature characteristics. Projections indicate that Koongal will add 255 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If building completions remain at current levels, residential additions may trail population expansion, creating tighter buying conditions and bolstering local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Koongal
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Koongal, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.65 billion. 17 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Civic delivery, capital works, and planning initiatives exert a considerable influence over local development patterns. AreaSearch tracks 5 notable projects anticipated to shape the area. Major undertakings include the Thozet Road - Rockonia Road Traffic Signals Installation, Dual Occupancy Development at 259 Rockonia Road, Abattoir Alterations and Additions at 484 Lakes Creek Road, and the Land Based Recreational Fishing Platform - Donovan Park.
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Dual Occupancy Development at 259 Rockonia Road
Development permit for a dual occupancy, providing two residential dwellings on the site.
Thozet Road - Rockonia Road Traffic Signals Installation
Installation of traffic signals with pedestrian crossing facilities to improve safety at the intersection. The signals will include a right-turn lane and a designated right-turn arrow for the Richardson Road western approach, and a left-turn lane for the Richardson Road eastern approach. The project is intended to ease congestion and reduce accidents, and was funded by the Australian Government's Black Spot Program.
Anaconda Large Format Retail Development Rockhampton
Spotlight Group large format retail development beside the existing Spotlight store near Moores Creek Road and Yaamba Road. The current approved scheme includes a 2500 sqm stand-alone Anaconda anchor store, additional large format retail tenancies, loading areas, signage, landscaping, bicycle parking and more than 230 car spaces. Rockhampton Regional Council approved amended plans in 2025, tenders were called in mid-2025, and Paynters was reported as the builder with construction expected to commence in early 2026.
Abattoir Alterations and Additions at 484 Lakes Creek Road
Alterations and additions to the existing high impact abattoir facilities at 484 Lakes Creek Road. The property is owned by Teys Australia. There is also a JBS abattoir in the Rockhampton region.
Land Based Recreational Fishing Platform - Donovan Park
The Donovan Park Land Based Recreational Fishing Platform is one of four new platforms in the Rockhampton Region built as a result of the Recreational Fishing Development Strategy. The platform features an undercover area and a picnic table with natural shade. The platforms formalize existing fishing areas and help protect the riverbanks from erosion. Works were also underway on disabled access paths associated with the platform.
196 Mason Street Residential Subdivision
The project involves reconfiguring one lot into four residential lots at 196 Mason Street, Berserker, to support low-density residential development with single detached dwellings and dual occupancies. The site, spanning 3,129 square meters in the Low Density Residential Zone, was approved by Rockhampton Regional Council on February 11, 2025, subject to conditions for access, sewerage, water, stormwater, and other infrastructure works.
Rockhampton Large Format Retail Centre (Anaconda anchor)
A large format retail development on the corner of Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway) and Moores Creek Road in Park Avenue, anchored by a 2,500 square metre Anaconda showroom. Following an approved change application in March 2025, the project now comprises six showroom tenancies plus advertising signage, with the previously proposed shopping centre, smaller shops and 24-hour service station components removed. The site provides 258 car parking spaces and is owned by the Spotlight Retail Group through SPG Developments.The development brings additional outdoor, lifestyle and homewares retail to the northern Rockhampton retail strip on the Bruce Highway.
The Gardens Estate Norman Gardens
A residential housing development in Norman Gardens featuring modern family homes and community facilities. The development includes landscaped parklands, walking trails, and sustainable design principles.
2,199 residents of Koongal are employed, from a labour force of 2,339. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,275, about 75% 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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Koongal displays a workforce balanced between professional and trade vocations alongside solid representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of 6.0% derived from aggregated statistical district metrics by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,199, while the local jobless rate sits 2.1% above the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, and labour participation tracks at 66.9% compared to 64.2% regionally. Census figures indicate that a modest 3.5% of workers operated from home, though prior Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure. Leading fields of employment for local residents comprise retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
The local labour market demonstrates a clear concentration in manufacturing, where employment concentration is 2.6 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minor share, engaging 0.4% of workers in Koongal versus 4.5% across Regional Qld. Census comparisons between resident workers and local job counts suggest limited commercial employment within the immediate residential area. According to AreaSearch evaluations of aggregated ABS and SALM figures over the 12 months to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 5.1% and employment fell by 2.1%, yielding a 2.8 percentage points decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced an employment rise of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.1 percentage points. National employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides wider perspective on industry trajectory across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce gains are modeled at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across sectors. Applying these industry weightings to the local job structure suggests employment growth of 5.6% over five years and 12.5% over ten years for Koongal, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized population modeling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Koongal is $1,320 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,318 a year against an average of $58,207. 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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ATO tax data aggregated at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Koongal recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $49,318 alongside an average of $58,207. These numbers sit below nationwide averages and trail the respective medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593 observed across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $54,921 for median income and $64,819 for average income as of March 2026. Census records place personal, family, and household earnings within modest brackets between the 21st and 31st percentiles.
Furthermore, 31.8% of individuals (1,394 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning closely with the metropolitan proportion of 31.7%. Residual income sits at 84.6%, placing the area at the 22nd percentile and reflecting pronounced affordability constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Koongal had 1,597 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 6% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. 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 data on local housing stock shows that separate houses represent 87.5% of residences in Koongal with 12.6% comprising other dwellings such as apartments and attached properties, contrasting with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Full home ownership in Koongal tracks at 27.4%, trailing regional figures, while properties with a mortgage account for 35.3% and rental accommodation represents 37.3%. Monthly mortgage commitments average a median of $1,300, below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $260, also sitting below the regional benchmark of $345 and the nationwide rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Koongal counted 1,597 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement in the area, representing 66.9% of households; this includes couples with children at 26.5%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parent families at 15.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.1%, comprising lone person households at 27.9% and group residences at 4.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.5 people, matching the broader Regional Qld metric.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.4% of adults in Koongal hold a university qualification, including 8.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 553 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 907 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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Higher education rates in the locality are comparatively subdued, with tertiary degree attainment standing at 11.4% against the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 8.3%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 1.8%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. In contrast, technical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 39.0% of people aged 15+ holding practical accreditations, divided into certificates at 31.2% and advanced diplomas at 7.8%. Current learning engagement is prominent across the community, with 30.1% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion consists of 12.1% attending primary schools, 8.9% undertaking secondary education, and 3.3% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Koongal means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
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65.0% of residents in Koongal report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to meaningful health hurdles across age groups in Koongal. Private medical insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering approximately 50% of residents (~2,203 people). This rate falls below the Regional Qld level of 52.5% as well as the nationwide average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 10.2 and 9.0% of the population respectively, while 65.0% of residents report no long-term medical issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic illness rates are elevated among working-age cohorts.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 16.1% of the population (705 people), tracking below the regional share of 20.3%, with senior health metrics aligning broadly with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Koongal is largely Australian-born, at 86.4% of residents, with 11.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.5%) and English (28.4%). 7.9% 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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Measures of cultural diversity in Koongal sit below national norms, with Australian-born residents accounting for 86.4%, citizens representing 85.2%, and 88.7% using solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 50.7% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Evaluating ancestral background through parental birthplace, the primary reported heritages are Australian at 29.5%, English at 28.4%, and Australian Aboriginal at 7.9%. Distinct variations emerge across other backgrounds, with Vietnamese heritage accounting for 1.1% of residents compared to 0.2% regionally, Filipino heritage representing 1.7% versus 0.9%, and German background comprising 4.1% against 4.7% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Koongal is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 27.5% 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 age profile in the suburb of Koongal tilts towards younger generations. Based on demographic updates to August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 33.5% of the community versus 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas seniors (65+) account for 16.1% against a regional benchmark of 20.4%. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 35, mirroring the 2021 Census result and sitting 6 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 recorded at that time. The primary change since the Census is the expansion of retiree and elderly groups, rising from 14.4% to 16.1%.
Projections through 2041 anticipate that adults aged 25 - 44 will drive future growth, increasing by 158 residents (12%) to reach 1,443, while younger age bands are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Koongal
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 50 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,252 at the 2021 Census → 4,384 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 (SAL31568). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.