Koongal

Koongal has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Koongal's population is estimated at 4,385 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 133 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,252. AreaSearch validated this estimate using latest ERP data from ABS (June 2024) and new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 1,218 persons per square kilometer, above national averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of recent population gains.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for other years post-2032. By 2041, Koongal is expected to increase by 285 persons, reflecting a gain of 6.6% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Koongal according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Koongal has seen minimal construction activity with only 2 new dwelling approvals annually on average over the past five years (12 approvals in total). This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of Qld, Koongal has substantially lower development levels. Its development pattern is also below national averages. Recent building activity in Koongal consists entirely of detached houses, reflecting its rural character where larger properties are typical. The location has approximately 1252 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Koongal is expected to grow by 291 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Koongal has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Dual Occupancy Development at 259 Rockonia Road, Thozet Road - Rockonia Road Traffic Signals Installation, Abattoir Alterations and Additions at 484 Lakes Creek Road, and Land Based Recreational Fishing Platform - Donovan Park. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Koongal faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Koongal has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 8.3%. Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable. According to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data, 2,209 residents are currently employed. The unemployment rate in Koongal is 4.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, indicating room for improvement.

Workforce participation is similar to the rest of Queensland at 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 2.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 0.4% employment compared to the regional average of 4.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities as shown by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the past year, the labour force increased by 1.0%, but employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7% and unemployment rose by only 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov, state-level data shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Koongal's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Koongal suburb's income level is below national average per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Koongal's median income among taxpayers is $49,318 and average income stands at $58,207. Rest of Qld's figures are $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). With Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,205 (median) and $63,975 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank modestly in Koongal, between 21st and 31st percentiles. Income distribution reveals 31.8% of population (1,394 individuals) fall within $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with surrounding region's 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at 22nd percentile.

Koongal is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Koongal's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Koongal was at 27.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.3% and rented ones at 37.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Koongal was $260, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, Koongal's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Koongal features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.9% of all households, including 26.5% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.1%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Koongal faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 8.3% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 39.0% holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (31.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Koongal is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Koongal, with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. Approximately half (around 2,204 people) of Koongal's total population has private health cover, lower than Rest of Qld's 53.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues affect 10.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.0%, with 65.0% reporting no medical ailments, similar to Rest of Qld's 64.7%.

Koongal has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.3% (670 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 18.5%. Health outcomes among seniors require additional attention due to the challenges faced by this age group.

Koongal ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Koongal, surveyed in June 2016, had low cultural diversity: 85.2% were citizens, 86.4% were born in Australia, and 88.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 50.7%, compared to 56.3% regionally. Ancestry-wise, Australian (29.5%), English (28.4%), and Aboriginal (7.9%) were the top groups.

Notably, Vietnamese (1.1% vs 0.2%), Filipino (1.7% vs 1.0%), and German (4.1% vs 4.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Koongal's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age in Koongal is 35 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and under the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort makes up 14.7% of Koongal's population, higher than the Rest of Qld average, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 4.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group grew from 8.2% to 9.1%, and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 15.6% to 14.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Koongal, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 19 people (to 769) and the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups projected to decrease.