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Maudsland has an estimated 8,684 residents, up from 8,073 at the 2021 Census — a change of 611 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Maudsland has an estimated population of 8,684 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 611 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 8,073 people. The update is based on a resident population of 8,676, estimated by AreaSearch following analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, along with 62 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population size results in a density of 596 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious layout with capacity for future growth.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Maudsland has shown stable development with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, exceeding the wider SA4 region. Population expansion was chiefly supported by natural increase, which made up about 43.0% of recent population gains, though all factors including overseas and interstate migration made positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 locality, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 localities without this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state projections lack age splits, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking at future demographics, the suburb of Maudsland is projected to experience population growth above the median for regional Australia, with an expected increase of 1,579 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 18.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Maudsland over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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According to building approval figures from the ABS allocated to local statistical levels, about 12 residential approvals have occurred annually, amounting to roughly 64 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 16 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 14.5 additional residents migrating to the area for every home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outpace supply significantly, which typically drives up local prices and intensifies buyer competition. New residences average $534,000 in construction value, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $3.4 million have been documented during this financial year, highlighting the primarily residential layout of the community. Additionally, all recent residential construction has consisted of detached houses, maintaining the low-density environment which appeals to buyers looking for extra space. An average of 1332 people in the area for each building approval reflects a quiet rate of local development activity. Projecting forward, the local population is expected to grow by 1,571 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates. If the current pace of building continues, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among prospective buyers and bolster price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning initiatives play a key role in regional progress. AreaSearch has identified 10 developments that are expected to influence the community. Key projects include the Movie World Hotel Development, Coomera Connector Stage 1, new Gold Coast Rail Stations at Pimpama, Hope Island, and Merrimac, and the Riverstone Crossing Estate, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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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.
5,160 residents of Maudsland are employed, from a labour force of 5,255. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 80.7%. 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 6,624, 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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The local workforce is highly skilled, with construction workers particularly well represented, a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, and estimated job growth of 2.9% over the past year. By March 2026, 5,160 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.1% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 80.7%, compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that 16.7% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic lockdown conditions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction represents a major local specialization, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.5% of employment compared to 4.5% across the region. Given the difference between the Census working population and resident population, this residential enclave provides relatively few local job opportunities. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding areas, the past 12 months saw local employment rise by 2.9% and the labor force grow by 2.7%, causing unemployment to drop by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer a guide to future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce suggests employment could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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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Based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode data, the median taxpayer income is $60,297 and the average taxpayer income is $73,094. This exceeds the regional benchmarks, where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $67,147 for median income and $81,397 for average income. Census records place local household incomes in the 92nd percentile nationally, with a weekly median of $2,576. The largest income bracket contains 39.6% of residents (3,438 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional pattern where 31.7% fall into this range.
A high-earning cohort of 38.9% receives more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to affluent households that support local commerce. While housing costs consume 16.8% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 90th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 8th decile for income.
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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At the time of the last Census, residential properties consisted of 97.5% separate houses and 2.5% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates stood at 15.0%, which was lower than the regional average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (66.6%) or rented (18.4%). Median monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 and weekly rent of $540 both exceeded the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage repayments are also higher than the national median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maudsland counted 2,306 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,481 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 local households, consisting of couples with children at 58.3%, couples without children at 21.5%, and single parent families at 10.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 8.5%, with lone person households representing 7.2% and group households making up 1.5%. The average household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average 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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Educational attainment levels show that 22.9% of residents aged 15 and over hold a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within this group, bachelor degrees are held by 16.7%, postgraduate qualifications by 4.1%, and graduate diplomas by 2.1%. Vocational and technical education is common, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 14.6% and certificates at 27.6%. Enrollment rates in education are high, with 35.0% of the population undertaking formal studies. This includes 13.9% of residents in primary school, 10.3% in secondary school, and 4.1% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Maudsland means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services include 3 active stops within the area, which are serviced by buses. These stops are on 1 individual routes that run a combined 73 passenger trips weekly. Public transport access is limited, with the average distance to a stop being 1135 meters. As a residential community, most residents travel elsewhere for work, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Households average 2.2 vehicles, which is above the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 16.7% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Service frequency averages 10 trips daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 24 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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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The local population displays strong health profiles, with low rates of chronic illness across younger and older age brackets, and private health insurance cover is high at approximately 56% of the population, which represents about 4,877 people. This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, affecting 7.7% and 6.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.2% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 8.1% of the population, representing 703 people, which is below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%.
Health outcomes among older residents are above average, with national rankings aligning with the broader community.
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 diversity is higher than average, with 11.1% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.5% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.8% of residents. The most distinct variance is in those identifying with other religions, representing 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. The most common ancestries are English at 30.5%, Australian at 25.1%, and Scottish at 8.2%. Other groups show notable concentrations, including New Zealand heritage at 1.8% of the population compared to 0.9% regionally, Maori heritage at 2.4% compared to 0.8%, and Welsh ancestry at 0.8% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maudsland is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 26.3% 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 median age of 34 years is younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. The area features a high concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 at 18.1%, but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 at 4.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 13.4% to 14.3% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 19.0% to 17.3%. By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to see the 25 to 34 age group increase by 37% (382 people), going from 1,042 to 1,425 residents, while the 15 to 24 group is projected to decrease by 9 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maudsland
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (8,073 at the 2021 Census → 8,684 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 May 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.