Kurwongbah

Kurwongbah has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the population of Kurwongbah was estimated at around 1,727 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 175 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,552 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,708 residents based on June 2025 ABS ERP data release and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 39 persons per square kilometer. Kurwongbah's 11.3% growth exceeded the national average (9.3%) since the 2021 census. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 64.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 are adopted, using proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Looking ahead, Kurwongbah is expected to grow by 223 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.8% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Kurwongbah recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Kurwongbah has experienced around 2 dwellings receiving development approval per year over the past 5 financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 11 homes. In FY-26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded.

On average, for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, there were approximately 9 new residents per year. This indicates a significant demand exceeding supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $472,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kurwongbah shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 68.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, though it remains under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining Kurwongbah's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 463 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kurwongbah is projected to add 204 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Vantage Lilywood by AVID Property Group, Moreton Bay Central, Young St Petrie, and Amity Narangba. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Kurwongbah has been broadly consistent with national averages

Kurwongbah has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%.

This rate is lower than Greater Brisbane's employment growth of 3.2%. As of December 2025960 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Kurwongbah was similar to Greater Brisbane's at 69.6%. According to Census responses, 16.1% of residents worked from home.

The dominant employment sectors were construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction had a particularly strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Finance & insurance had limited presence at 0.9%, compared to the regional rate of 3.4%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3% while labour force grew by 2.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kurwongbah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The latest postcode level ATO data for Kurwongbah, released for financial year 2023, shows a median income among taxpayers of $49,268 and an average of $64,672. This is lower than the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kurwongbah would be approximately $54,865 (median) and $72,019 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Kurwongbah rank at the 81st percentile ($2,254 weekly), while personal income ranks lower at the 43rd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 36.4% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (628 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.1%) in Kurwongbah indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Kurwongbah, 98.0% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.0% consisting of semi-detached properties, apartments and other types. This differs from Brisbane metropolitan area's dwelling structure which was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Kurwongbah stood at 36.9%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 50.6% and rented ones making up 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,037, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Kurwongbah was recorded at $365 compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kurwongbah's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.5% of all households, including 44.2% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 10.8% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Kurwongbah demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, significantly lower than the SA3 average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 32.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.0%), secondary education (10.1%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

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Kurwongbah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data from Kurwongbah shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely aligned with national averages.

Common health conditions are relatively low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts compared to national figures. Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~912 people), slightly higher than the SA2 area average of 50%. This compares to a Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.5 and 8.3% of residents respectively. 65.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.3%, with 385 people, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 15.1%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Kurwongbah had a cultural diversity level below average, with 84.2% of its residents born in Australia and 90.7% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 94.9% of the population. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 57.8%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (28.6%), and Scottish (10.0%). Notably, New Zealanders comprised 1.4% of Kurwongbah's population, South Australians 1.4%, and Dutch residents 1.9%.

Kurwongbah's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Kurwongbah is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.4% of the population in Kurwongbah, compared to a lower representation of the 25-34 cohort at 7.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.0% to 15.2%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has risen from 12.4% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 12.7%, and the 45 to 54 group has fallen from 15.5% to 13.9%. Population forecasts for Kurwongbah in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 61% (93 people), reaching a total of 247 from 153. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting Kurwongbah's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5 to 14 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.