Rangeville

An assessment of population growth drivers in Rangeville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Rangeville as of Nov 2025 is around 8,892. This reflects an increase of 224 people (2.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,668 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,849 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,077 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for Rangeville was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering these projections, a population increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally is expected for Rangeville by 2041, with an aggregate growth of around 600 persons reflecting a total increase of 6.3%.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Rangeville averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 78 homes were approved, with another 8 so far in FY-26. Each year, an average of 2.6 new residents was gained per dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $880,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This financial year, there have been $483,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of Qld, Rangeville has significantly lower building activity, at 68.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 54.0% detached dwellings and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the current 84.0% houses. This suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs.

Rangeville has around 706 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Rangeville is expected to grow by 557 residents through to 2041. Construction pace maintains reasonable growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

Rangeville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Ten infrastructure projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance significantly. These include Mater Dei Primary School Early Years Precinct, Parque Toowoomba, Emmerson Park District Park Upgrade, and Centenary Heights State High School Duane Music Excellence Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rangeville performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Rangeville's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.4% as of the past year, indicating a strong labour market.

Employment growth over this period was estimated at 14.0%. As of June 2025, 4709 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, below Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation is on par with Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Notably, health care & social assistance employs 140% more residents than the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services employ only 5.5% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 8.3%. The area's predominantly residential nature may limit local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in Sep-22, employment increased by 14.0%, while the labour force grew by 13.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 3.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rangeville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Rangeville's median income is $58,081 and average income is $71,365. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $66,207 and average income $81,349, based on a 13.99% growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates Rangeville's incomes cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 are reported by 31.7% of residents (2,818 individuals), matching the surrounding region's figure. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income. Rangeville's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Rangeville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 84.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.0% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 81.4% houses and 18.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rangeville stood at 40.2%, with mortgaged properties at 31.9% and rented dwellings at 27.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,586, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure for Rangeville was $340, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $310. Nationally, Rangeville's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,586 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $340 compared to the national figure of $375.

Rangeville has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.0% of all households, including 27.0% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Rangeville exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Rangeville's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 34.3% possess university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 23.1% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (21.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (9.4%), primary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (4.5%). Rangeville's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,698 students, serving distinct age groups and demonstrating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1048).

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows three active transport stops operating within Rangeville. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with one individual route providing service. Collectively, they offer 64 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 906 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Rangeville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Rangeville faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,933 people), compared to 51.0% across Rest of Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.2 and 8.3% of residents respectively. 65.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 65.3% across Rest of Qld. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,125 people), higher than the 18.8% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Rangeville was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 84.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Rangeville is Christianity, comprising 62.7% of the population, compared to 58.8% across Rest of Qld. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (28.9%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (11.6%).

Notably, German representation is higher in Rangeville at 7.6% compared to 8.0% regionally, Scottish at 9.0% versus 7.9%, and Sri Lankan at 0.4% compared to 0.1%.

Rangeville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Rangeville's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and exceeds the national average of 38 by a substantial margin. The proportion of residents aged 85 and over is 4.2%, compared to the Rest of Qld figure. The 55-64 age group makes up 10.6% of Rangeville's population, which is less prevalent than in the Rest of Qld. Post-2021 Census data shows that the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 11.0% to 12.4%, while those aged 35-44 increased from 12.2% to 13.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Rangeville's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow strongly, adding 242 residents to reach a total of 1,203. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups.