Virginia (Qld)

Virginia has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Virginia (Qld) is estimated at around 2,642 people. This reflects an increase of 247 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,395 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,621, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 883 persons per square kilometer. Virginia's growth rate of 10.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends indicate a median increase, with the suburb expected to expand by 120 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 1.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Virginia recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Virginia averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 64 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.9 new residents arrived per new home over the past five financial years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics. The average construction value of new properties was $537,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, $15.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, implying balanced commercial development activity.

New development consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting Virginia's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. This is a notable shift from the current housing mix of 98.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With approximately 169 people per approval, Virginia reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Virginia is projected to gain 37 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing for population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Virginia has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure performance is significantly influenced by changes in local projects and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 3 key projects expected to impact the area: Cross River Rail - European Train Control System, Banyo-Northgate Neighbourhood Plan, Banyo Station Accessibility Upgrade, and Brisbane Metro - Northern Busway Extension (Roma Street to Carseldine). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Virginia significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Virginia has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 11.3%.

The unemployment rate in Virginia is 0.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is higher at 82.4%. According to Census responses, 25.1% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction. Virginia specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Retail trade has a limited presence at 7.8%, compared to the regional average of 9.4%. There are 2.4 workers for every resident, indicating that Virginia functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 11.3% while labour force grew by 10.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Virginia's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Virginia's employment mix.

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 30 June 2023, the suburb of Virginia had a median income among taxpayers of $67,083 and an average income of $84,428. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Virginia would be approximately $73,731 (median) and $92,795 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Virginia rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 92nd percentiles. Distribution data shows that 31.9% of individuals in Virginia earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 33.3% similarly occupy this earnings band. Economic strength is evident through 42.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 92nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Virginia's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Virginia stood at 27.6%, similar to Brisbane metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were 50.4%, while rented ones were 22.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Virginia was $443, compared to Brisbane metro's $380 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 76.1% of all households, including 40.4% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Virginia shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Virginia's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 36.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage positions Virginia strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (21.8%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.0% in primary education, 5.9% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Virginia has 28 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 54 routes, collectively providing 3,180 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 155 meters to the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using their cars (81%), while 13% use trains. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 25.1% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 454 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 113 weekly trips per individual stop.

Virginia's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Virginia residents have relatively positive health outcomes. AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Common health condition prevalence is low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 61% of the total population (1,602 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.1 and 7.0% of residents respectively. 74.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over (327 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Virginia records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Virginia's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 22.1% of its population born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Virginia, comprising 48.1% of people. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented in Virginia compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 4.2% versus 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.2%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (10.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Scottish at 9.5% (versus regional 7.4%), Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.3%), and Maori at 1.1% (matching regional figure).

Virginia's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Virginia's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group makes up 20.3% of Virginia's population, higher than Greater Brisbane and significantly above the national average of 14.3%. From 2021 to present, this age group has increased from 19.0% to 20.3%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 15.7% to 13.8%. By 2041, Virginia's population is forecasted to change significantly demographically. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 70 people (127%), reaching 126 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic profile in the area. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.