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 the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Walloon as of Feb 2026 is around 3,141. This reflects an increase of 836 people (36.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,305 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,026 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 505 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 170 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Walloon's growth since the 2021 census at 36.3% exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilised. Moving forward, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to grow by 3,695 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 99.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Walloon experienced around 102 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 511 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 new residents are associated with each dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and potential for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $379,000. Commercial approvals in FY-26 totalled $21.1 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Walloon has 390% more new home approvals per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 97% standalone homes and 3% townhouses or apartments, preserving Walloon's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing. The location has approximately 22 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

By 2041, Walloon is expected to grow by 3,138 residents, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Walloon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could impact the area significantly due to changes in local infrastructure. These key projects are: Western Ipswich Bypass Proposal, Dawn Walloon, Cunningham Highway Upgrade - Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek (including Amberley Interchange), and Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Walloon ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Walloon has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. Essential services sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of September 2025, 1,298 residents were employed, matching Greater Brisbane's unemployment rate of 4.0%, but with lower workforce participation at 57.5%. Only 10.2% of residents worked from home as per Census responses. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety, with the latter being particularly strong at 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs were under-represented at 4.2%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on resident vs working population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 3.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This mirrors Greater Brisbane's trends. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Walloon's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.9% in five years and 12.6% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Walloon's income level is above the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Walloon is $59,865 and the average income stands at $68,855. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Walloon as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,798 (median) and $75,679 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Walloon are at the 55th percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is dominant with 37.3% of residents (1,171 people), similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses.

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

Walloon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Walloon was at 27.4%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (28.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walloon was $1,647, lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Walloon was recorded at $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Walloon's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low 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 34 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 741 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited in Walloon, with residents typically residing 1186 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 105 trips per day, resulting in approximately 370 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's health data shows significant issues based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

This includes high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 54% (~1,711 people) of Walloon's total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (11.1%) and arthritis (9.9%). About 63.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Walloon has 16.6% (521 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.6% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Walloon, comprising 48.4% of people. However, the most notable overrepresentation was seen in Other religions, which made up 1.3% of Walloon's population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, Australian was the top group at 32.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 23.2%. English followed with 30.3%, and Irish with 7.5%. Notably, German (6.8% vs 4.2%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Dutch (1.7% vs 1.2%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Walloon's population is younger than the national pattern

Walloon's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Walloon has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.5% to 5.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has declined from 12.9% to 11.0%, and those aged 25-34 have decreased from 14.5% to 13.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Walloon. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 cohort, with a 122% increase adding 482 residents to reach a total of 878.