Rasmussen

Rasmussen has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short 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 Rasmussen as of Feb 2026 is around 4940. This reflects an increase of 271 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4669. The change was inferred from the resident population of 4817, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 170 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 894 persons per square kilometer. Rasmussen's growth rate of 5.8% since the census positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA4 region (7.1%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 64%.

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 adopted. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median for locations outside capital cities, with Rasmussen expected to grow by 634 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 11.2% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Rasmussen when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Rasmussen had approximately 17 residential properties approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 89 homes were approved, with a further 48 approved in FY26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built, indicating a balanced supply and demand. However, this has moderated to 1.4 people per dwelling over the last two financial years.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $332,000, aligning with regional patterns. This year, $5.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Rasmussen has 12.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 83rd percentile nationally.

Building activity has accelerated recently, with new developments consisting of 79.0% detached dwellings and 21.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's low density nature. Rasmussen has around 122 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area. By 2041, Rasmussen is projected to grow by approximately 552 residents, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite growing competition as population increases.

Rasmussen has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Riverway Plaza Stage 2 Extension, Somers & Hervey Estate, Riverstone Estate, and River Parks Estate, as detailed below.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Rasmussen faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Rasmussen's workforce comprises white and blue-collar jobs with notable presence in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 11.3%, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 2,015 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 7.2% above Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 60.1%, lower than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census data shows that only 3.2% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 2.4 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.8% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period, labour force decreased by 0.3%, while employment declined by 2.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and labour force increase by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rasmussen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Rasmussen, median income is $54,930 and average income is $61,546. This is below the national average of $53,146 median and $66,593 average for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,374 median and $67,645 average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Rasmussen rank between the 30th and 32nd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.0% of locals (1,729 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Rasmussen, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.

Rasmussen is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Rasmussen, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rasmussen was 19.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.6% and rented dwellings at 44.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,343, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Rasmussen was $263, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Rasmussen's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,343 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Rasmussen features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.4% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 19.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Rasmussen faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (34.0%). Educational participation is high at 33.1%, with 13.4% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rasmussen has 16 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route in total, offering 241 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport access is deemed good, with residents typically residing 376 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most inhabitants commute outward, primarily using cars (96%). On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Only 3.2% of residents work from home (Census data, 2021).

Service frequency averages 34 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rasmussen is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Rasmussen faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions that affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (around 2,548 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.6% and 8.6% of residents respectively. However, 65.2% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments compared to 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. Rasmussen has 12.3% of residents aged 65 and over (607 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Rasmussen is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Rasmussen's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.0% of its population being citizens and 89.6% born in Australia. English was the language spoken exclusively at home by 94.5% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.8% of Rasmussen's population.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 0.7%, compared to 0.8% across the rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, Australian origin led at 27.8%, followed by English at 27.0%, and Australian Aboriginal at 10.3%. This was significantly higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Maori were equally represented at 0.8% in Rasmussen as regionally, Maltese also stood at 0.4% in both areas, but Samoan representation was lower at 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0.2%.

Rasmussen hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rasmussen's median age of 31 years is significantly younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and considerably younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up a strong 18.5% of Rasmussen's population, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 7.4%. Between 2021 and present day, the 25-34 age group has grown from 15.2% to 18.5%, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.9% to 13.4%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.3% to 10.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Rasmussen, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to increase by 268 people (29%), from 913 to 1,182. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.