Rural View

Rural View lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Rural View's population is estimated at around 6502 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 845 people (14.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5657 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6492, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 172 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 699 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Rural View's 14.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.6%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of locations outside of capital cities is forecast, with the suburb expected to increase by 2374 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 31.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Rural View among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Rural View shows around 70 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 351 homes were approved, with an additional 30 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.8 new residents arrive per year for each new home built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic.

The average construction cost of new homes is $456,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options in Rural View. In FY-26, $22.3 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating active commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Rural View has 232.0% more development activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite recent moderation in activity levels. This high level of developer confidence is also reflected in its substantial divergence from national averages. New developments consist predominantly of detached houses (98.0%) with a small percentage of townhouses or apartments (2.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

With around 115 people per approval, Rural View reflects an actively developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Rural View is projected to add approximately 2,045 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Rural View has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 14 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Northern Beaches Community Hub, Reed Street Extension (Norwood Parade/Reed Street Connection), Mackay-Bucasia Road and Golf Links Road Intersection Upgrade, Landsborough Drive Over 50s Community Centre. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Rural View rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Rural View has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 0.5%.

Employment stability over the past year is relative. There are 3,648 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 74.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade.

Mining employment share is 4.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employment is under-represented at 0.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 0.4% and labour force decreased by 0.2%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point unemployment fall. In contrast, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rural View's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Rural View had a median income among taxpayers of $73,789 with an average level standing at $92,206. This is significantly higher than national levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $84,112 (median) and $105,106 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Rural View rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 90th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 38.5% of residents (2,503 people). A substantial proportion of high earners, at 37.8%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, and residents rank within the 90th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Rural View is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Rural View, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.2% houses and 3.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rural View was 19.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.1% and rented ones at 27.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Rural View was $420, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Rural View's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,907 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rural View features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.4% of all households, including 45.0% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Rural View shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.0%, substantially below Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 35.8%. Educational participation is high, with 35.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 14.2% in primary, 11.2% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary.

Rural View's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,085 students, serving distinct age groups with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 972). The area functions as an education hub, offering 32.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.1 and attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Rural View has ten operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two distinct routes that together facilitate 98 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents generally situated 401 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, across all routes, there are 14 daily trips, translating to roughly nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Rural View's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Rural View shows excellent health outcomes, notably among younger age groups with low prevalence rates for common conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 64% (4,143 people), higher than Rest of Qld's 57.0% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.9%) and mental health issues (6.8%).

A total of 76.4% report no medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 69.7%. Rural View has 8.0% (520 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Qld's 16.2%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention, overall results are positive.

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

Rural View's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.2% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (85.1%), and speaking English only at home (92.4%). Christianity was the predominant religion in Rural View, accounting for 52.3%, compared to 56.8% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.8%), English (27.5%), and Scottish (7.5%).

Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 1.2% in Rural View, compared to 0.5% regionally; New Zealand ancestry was also higher at 1.1%, versus 0.7%; however, Maltese ancestry was underrepresented at 1.3%, compared to the regional average of 2.4%.

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

Rural View's median age of 31 years is significantly younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and the national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 years has a strong representation at 17.4% in Rural View compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 5.4%. Between 2021 and present day, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.7% to 14.6%, whereas the age group of 5 to 14 has declined from 17.3% to 15.5% and the 45-54 cohort has dropped from 12.9% to 11.4%. By the year 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Rural View, with the 25-34 age group projected to rise significantly by 543 people (51%), from 1,072 to 1,616.