Rangeville

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of Rangeville is estimated at around 8,885 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,668 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 8,849 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 44 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of approximately 1,077 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

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 based on 2021 data are used. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by around 600 persons to reach a total of approximately 9,485 people by 2041, reflecting an increase of about 6.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval data, Rangeville averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 to FY-25, around 78 homes were approved, with another 8 approved 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 was $880,000, indicating a focus on premium segment properties. In FY-26, there were $483,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of Qld, Rangeville had 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 consisted of 54.0% detached dwellings and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the current pattern of 84.0% houses. Rangeville had around 706 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

By 2041, AreaSearch estimates suggest an increase of 564 residents. Construction pace is maintaining reasonable growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Rangeville 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. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects 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 projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rangeville performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Rangeville has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. There were 4,544 residents employed at this time, while the unemployment rate was 2.4% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Rangeville was somewhat below standard at 63.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses indicated that a low 9.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, employment levels in health care & social assistance are at 1.4 times the regional average, while accommodation & food employs just 5.5% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 8.3%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, while labour force increased by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Rangeville. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Rangeville is higher than average nationally. The median income is $58,081 and the average income stands at $71,365. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $53,146 and the average income is $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Rangeville would be approximately $63,837 (median) and $78,437 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Rangeville cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 31.7% of the population, which is 2,816 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area'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

The dwelling structure in Rangeville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.0% houses and 16.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rangeville stood at 40.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (31.9%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,586, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Rangeville's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than 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 make up 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 notably exceeds broader benchmarks. 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 them - advanced diplomas account for 10.7% and certificates for 21.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rangeville has five operational public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating 64 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically situated 893 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Rangeville residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (95%). The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages nine trips daily across all routes, equating to about twelve weekly trips per individual stop.

Rangeville's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Rangeville's health metrics align closely with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high, at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,929 people), compared to 52.5% in Rest of Qld. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.2%) and mental health issues (8.3%). 65.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 23.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,105 people), higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 a 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, which constitutes 62.7% of the population, compared to 52.2% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups in Rangeville are English (28.9%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (11.6%).

Notably, there are higher representations of German (7.6%) and Scottish (9.0%) groups compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 7.8%, respectively.

Rangeville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Rangeville's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The proportion of residents aged 85+ is 4.2%, higher than in the Rest of Qld. The 55-64 cohort makes up 10.6% of Rangeville's population, lower than the Rest of Qld figure. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 12.2% to 13.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.0% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.4%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Rangeville's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 60%, adding 223 residents to reach 597. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 cohorts.