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Maudsland has an estimated 8,690 residents, up from 8,073 at the 2021 Census — a change of 617 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 43.0% of that increase. That puts 597 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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In the suburb of Maudsland, the estimated population reached approximately 8,690 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS releases with post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 8,073 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 617 people (7.6%). The figure stems from an estimated resident base of 8,684 established via the ABS ERP figures published in June 2025 alongside 66 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a population density of 597 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and room for ongoing expansion.
Over the previous ten years, the suburb of Maudsland maintained strong upward momentum, recording a 5.2% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA4 region. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, generating roughly 43.0% of recent population gains, though interstate migration and overseas migration also provided positive support. Population projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) for individual SA2 areas, supplemented beyond 2032 or where coverage is lacking by Queensland State Government SA2 projections published in 2023 from 2021 data. Because the state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 (utilising 2022 benchmarks) across age brackets. Forward-looking projections indicate population expansion in the suburb of Maudsland will surpass the median across Australian regional communities, adding 1,549 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 calculations, representing a 17.8% overall increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
42 new dwellings have been approved in Maudsland over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, running ahead of 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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Examining ABS residential approval statistics aggregated across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch indicates that Maudsland averages approximately 8 dwelling approvals annually, totalling an estimated 42 residential approvals across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 18 approvals recorded during FY-25 to date. Over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 17.5 incoming residents arrived for each newly constructed home, creating a pronounced imbalance between elevated demand and restricted supply that heightens buyer competition and applies upward pressure on asset values, with newly built homes carrying an average construction value of $581,000.
Furthermore, $3.4 million in commercial approvals occurred in the current financial year, underscoring the overwhelmingly residential orientation of the suburb. Recent residential building activity comprises 82.0% standalone houses and 18.0% medium-to-high-density formats like townhouses or apartments, preserving the quiet suburban feel and focus on family living while catering to demand for spacious properties. This breakdown highlights an evolving dynamic relative to the established dwelling profile (where houses represent 98.0%), reflecting constraints on greenfield land alongside changing lifestyle preferences and the demand for accessible, diverse housing stock. An estimated ratio of 559 residents per residential approval further underscores the restrained pace of local building activity. According to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch, Maudsland is projected to expand by 1,543 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing additions could fall short of resident inflows, tightening market conditions, escalating purchaser competition, and reinforcing upward valuation trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maudsland
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maudsland, worth an estimated $260 million. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.8 billion. 40 are already under construction and 44 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and transport initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 10 infrastructure schemes anticipated to influence the district, highlighted by the Movie World Hotel Development, Coomera Connector Stage 1, Gold Coast Rail Stations (Pimpama, Hope Island, Merrimac), and Riverstone Crossing Estate.
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Movie World Hotel Development
A $333-million luxury hotel development featuring 600 rooms across a 21-level tower. The project includes a sky deck with an infinity pool, bar, and restaurants, alongside family-oriented amenities like a kid's club, gym, and sauna. Designed by DBI and BurlingBrown, it marks a major expansion of the Village Roadshow theme park precinct.
Riverstone Crossing Estate
Masterplanned residential estate in Maudsland on the northern Gold Coast, delivered by Stockland. The community totals around 750 homes and includes the residents-only Riverhouse recreation club (pool, gym, sauna), multiple parks and open space, 24/7 security patrols and easy access to the Coomera River and Pacific Motorway. The estate is fully completed with ongoing resale activity and community operations.
Huntington Rise Estate
A master-planned residential estate featuring 279 lots in a leafy green setting in the Gold Coast hinterland, with over 65% retained as open space.
Helensvale Road and Signato Drive Intersection Upgrade
Installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Helensvale Road and Signato Drive to improve traffic flow and safety. This project is a priority under the Gold Coast City Council's 2025-26 budget, designed to manage the significant increase in traffic volumes resulting from the completion of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 North. Works include signalized traffic control, pavement rehabilitation, and pedestrian safety improvements.
The Pines Residential Development
Modern townhouse development featuring 81 contemporary three-bedroom townhomes with open-plan living, superior fixtures, double-storey void entrances, and community amenities including green spaces and BBQ pavilions. Built by renowned developer Sunland Group and completed in 2013.
Helensvale Station Precinct Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use redevelopment surrounding the Helensvale tri-modal interchange. The project aims to integrate high-density residential living with a new retail and commercial hub, featuring approximately 850 apartments, premium office spaces, and upgraded pedestrian infrastructure. This development is designed to capitalize on the convergence of heavy rail, light rail, and bus services, transforming the station into a vibrant urban precinct as part of the Helensvale Town Centre Local Area Plan.
Helensvale Business Park
Helensvale Business Park is a 47,450 sqm industrial park by Sandhurst Retail & Logistics at 2 Millaroo Drive, opposite Westfield Helensvale. The estate is designed for strata warehouse and office users with high-clearance warehouse space, mezzanine offices, car parking, container set-down access and strong links to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Smith Street Motorway, Brisbane Road and Helensvale rail and light rail stations. Stage 1 comprises 21 warehouse/office units and Stage 2 is being marketed by Colliers and Tidal Property, with construction progressing and remaining units offered for sale or lease.
Maudsland - Gaven Arterial Road and Felling Drive roadworks
Upgrading the intersection to a single lane roundabout, including upgrades to stormwater, lighting, kerb and channel, and road pavement. Constructing two new bus stops on Gaven Arterial Road and new pathways, kerb ramps, and cycle transition ramps to comply with requirements.
5,154 residents of Maudsland are employed, from a labour force of 5,251. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 80.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,633, about 76% 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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Workforce metrics compiled by AreaSearch from statistical area collections show Maudsland maintains a highly capable labour pool, highlighted by strong participation in the building industry, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.8%, and a 2.7% annual rise in employed persons. Across the locality as of March 2026, 5,154 residents are employed, while local unemployment sits 2.1% under the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, accompanied by an elevated participation rate of 80.1% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records also showed that 16.7% of employed locals conducted their work from home, a metric influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions.
Locals work primarily across health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Specialisation in the construction industry is particularly marked, with local worker concentration reaching 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of working residents, well below the 4.5% observed across Regional Qld. Comparing resident workers against jobs situated directly within the community indicates that this predominantly residential district provides few commercial workplaces internally. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM series show that over the 12-month period, both employment and the broader labour force expanded by 2.7%, maintaining a steady unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced 0.1% employment growth, a 0.3% increase in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in joblessness. Broader occupational trajectories can be gauged using national employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Applying these five- and ten-year national industry forecasts to the local occupational structure indicates expected employment gains for Maudsland of 6.6% across five years and 13.6% across ten years, compared to Australian forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (representing a weighted baseline extrapolation that excludes bespoke local population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maudsland is $2,576 a week (about $134,000 a year), with median personal income at $971 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,297 a year against an average of $73,094. 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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According to ATO postcode statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Maudsland outpace countrywide figures, reporting a median of $60,297 and an average of $73,094, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Regional Qld. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values as of March 2026 reach roughly $67,147 for median income and $81,397 for average income. The 2021 Census placed local household earnings in the 92nd percentile ($2,576 weekly). The largest single earning bracket contains 39.6% of residents (3,441 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with the regional share of 31.7%.
Furthermore, 38.9% receive weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, creating strong local buying capacity. Although residential housing costs absorb 16.8% of income, robust remuneration levels keep disposable income in the 90th percentile, with the locality positioned in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maudsland had 2,306 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 67% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $540 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.4%. 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 show that standalone separate houses account for 97.5% of residences in Maudsland, with semi-detached houses, apartments, and other residential types making up 2.5%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Fully owned homes represent 15.0% of local properties, trailing the broader regional proportion, while mortgaged properties account for 66.6% and rented residences comprise 18.4%. Monthly mortgage payments reflect a median of $2,167 against Regional Qld's $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. For tenants, weekly median rent stands at $540, notably higher than the $345 typical of Regional Qld and the $375 recorded nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maudsland counted 2,306 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,482 today, averaging 3.4 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 91.5% of all households, consisting of couples with offspring (58.3%), couples without children (21.5%), and single parents (10.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.5%, including single-person occupancies at 7.2% and share houses at 1.5%. An average dwelling accommodates 3.4 persons, exceeding the Regional Qld median household size of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.9% of adults in Maudsland hold a university qualification, including 16.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in Maudsland falls below countrywide standards, with 22.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia, indicating opportunities for further educational advancement. Looking at degree types, bachelor programs account for 16.7%, postgraduate awards represent 4.1%, and graduate diplomas stand at 2.1%. Non-university technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 42.2% of people aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (27.6%) and advanced diplomas (14.6%). A significant 35.0% of local inhabitants are currently enrolled in formal schooling or study programs. This student cohort includes 13.9% attending primary schools, 10.3% attending secondary colleges, and 4.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Maudsland means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.2% of residents in Maudsland report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Community wellness metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across mortality figures and chronic disease incidence, with low illness rates across both younger and older cohorts, alongside strong private health fund coverage of approximately 56% (roughly 4,881 people). By comparison, the private coverage rate across Regional Qld sits at 52.5%. Locally reported health conditions are led by asthma (7.7%) and mental health concerns (6.8%), while 76.2% of the local population reported no diagnosed long-term health conditions, exceeding the 67.6% benchmark for Regional Qld. Working-age locals show strong vitality with minimal chronic health burdens.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 8.4% of the population (729 people), well below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, and senior health indices sit comfortably above average, matching broader nationwide standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Maudsland residents were born overseas and 11.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (25.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural measures show higher diversity than typical regional communities, with 11.1% of residents speaking languages other than English in the home and 30.5% born outside Australia. Christianity represents the leading faith, held by 46.8% of locals. The most noticeable variation above regional averages appears in the Other religious category, accounting for 1.2% locally compared to 0.8% in Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the most prevalent heritages are English (30.5%), Australian (25.1%), and Scottish (8.2%). Specific communities show notable concentration relative to regional patterns, including New Zealand heritage at 1.8% (versus 0.9% across the region), Maori ancestry at 2.4% (versus 0.8%), and Welsh heritage at 0.8% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maudsland is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 25.8% 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 distribution in Maudsland leans younger, with individuals aged 0 - 24 making up 39.2% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas retirees aged 65+ comprise 8.4% compared to the regional figure of 20.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains 34, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 7 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the 65+ cohort grew from 6.9% to an estimated 8.4%. Looking toward 2041, residents aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the greatest absolute growth, adding 679 people (27%) to total 3,225, while the 65+ demographic is expected to expand most rapidly in percentage terms, rising 31% to 957 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maudsland
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,073 at the 2021 Census → 8,690 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 (SAL31785). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.