Walloon

Walloon 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 Walloon, as of November 2025, the suburb's estimated population is around 3,393. This reflects an increase of 1,088 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,305. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of Walloon's resident population at 3,217 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 503 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 183 persons per square kilometer. Walloon's growth rate of 47.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilised. Looking ahead, Walloon is predicted to experience exceptional population growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by 3,717 persons, reflecting an overall gain of 85.6% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

Walloon has received approximately 108 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 540 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 16 approvals recorded. On average, 0.8 new residents have moved into Walloon for every dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and allowing for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost of dwellings in Walloon is $379,000, which is below regional norms, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $22.3 million worth of commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Walloon has seen 417.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Walloon's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 20 people per dwelling approval in Walloon, indicating an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 2,905 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Walloon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include the Western Ipswich Bypass Proposal, Dawn Walloon, Cunningham Highway Upgrade from Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek (including Amberley Interchange), and Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area. The following list provides details on those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Walloon shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Walloon has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, there are 1,267 residents employed, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Walloon has a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 4.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 0.7%, while labour force also increased by 0.7%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's employment growth of 4.4% and labour force expansion of 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Walloon's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Walloon's median income among taxpayers was $59,865 and average income stood at $68,855 in financial year 2022. These figures were higher than Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520 respectively. Based on a 13.99% growth from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $68,240 and average income is estimated at $78,488. According to 2021 Census figures, Walloon's incomes cluster around the 55th percentile nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated with 37.3% of residents (1,265 people), similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupied this bracket. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remained for other expenses.

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

Walloon's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Walloon was at 27.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.7% and rented ones at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Walloon was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Walloon's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,647 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.7% of all households, including 37.1% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Walloon fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (34.6%). Educational participation is high at 30.0%, comprising primary education (12.4%), secondary education (8.9%), and tertiary education (3.1%).

Walloon State School and King's Christian College - Walloon Campus serve a total of 276 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 938, indicating varied educational conditions. It offers one primary and one K-12 school. There are 8.1 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 12.5, with some students possibly attending schools in nearby areas. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' regarding enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

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

Walloon has two operational public transport stops offering a mix of train services. These stops are served by twenty-six different routes, collectively facilitating seven hundred forty-one weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is assessed as limited, with residents typically residing eleven hundred eighty-six meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages one hundred five trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately three hundred seventy weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Walloon is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Walloon faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data showing high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is notably high in Walloon, at approximately 54% (1,848 people), compared to 48.5% in Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.1% and 9.9% of residents respectively. However, 63.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the 60.9% reported across Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 16.0% (542 people), compared to 21.8% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors largely align with those of the general population.

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

Walloon had a lower cultural diversity, with 88.6% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.4% of Walloon's population. The most significant overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which constituted 1.3% compared to 0.5% across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups were Australian (32.8%), English (30.3%), and Irish (7.5%). Notably, German (6.8%) and Welsh (0.7%) were overrepresented in Walloon compared to regional averages of 8.8% and 0.4%, respectively. Dutch was also slightly overrepresented at 1.7%.

Walloon's population is younger than the national pattern

Walloon's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Walloon has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 3.5% to 4.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has declined from 12.9% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Walloon, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (106%), adding 453 residents to reach a total of 881.