Wamuran

Wamuran lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Wamuran is around 3,428. This reflects an increase of 54 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,374. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,393, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 51 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wamuran has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the national average. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb of Wamuran expected to increase by 3,365 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 100.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Wamuran had approximately 5 new homes approved each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 26 homes were approved, with none yet recorded in FY-26. This results in an average of 7.4 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average value for new dwellings developed is $420,000, aligning with broader regional development. In FY-26, $16,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wamuran shows substantially reduced construction, at 88.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though recent construction activity has intensified.

Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction in Wamuran has been detached houses, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 498 people. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Wamuran will grow by 3,453 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Wamuran District Park, Wamuran Central Shopping Centre, D'Aguilar Highway Safety Improvements, and Wamuran Irrigation Scheme. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Wamuran performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Wamuran's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a 10% growth in employment over the past year.

As of June 2025, Wamuran has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. There are 1,991 residents employed, with workforce participation at 64.3%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing, with the latter being particularly concentrated at 12.3 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 4.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 10%, and the labour force grew by 8.4%, reducing unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% with a 0.4 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wamuran's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022 shows Wamuran had a median taxpayer income of $49,404 and an average income of $60,963. This is below the national averages. Greater Brisbane, meanwhile, had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2022 to September 2025 (an estimated period of approximately three years), current estimates for Wamuran's median income would be around $56,316 and the average around $69,492. The 2021 Census data ranks Wamuran's household income at the 72nd percentile ($2,105 weekly) and personal income at the 43rd percentile. In terms of income brackets, 34.4% of residents (1,179 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Notably, 30.3% of Wamuran's residents earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain approximately 87.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Wamuran's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wamuran stood at 38.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.4% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,625. Median weekly rent in Wamuran was recorded at $345, compared to Brisbane metro's $335. Nationally, Wamuran's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.0% of all households, including 42.1% that are couples with children, 33.8% that are couples without children, and 8.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.0%, with lone person households at 11.8% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (32.5%). Educational participation is high at 27.1%, comprising primary (10.0%), secondary (9.5%), and tertiary education (3.4%).

Wamuran State School serves the area with an enrollment of 298 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 991). It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area has fewer school places per 100 residents (8.7) than the regional average (16.1), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Wamuran has eight active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by three different routes that together offer 32 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents on average being located 876 meters from the nearest stop.

Each route has an average service frequency of four trips per day, resulting in approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Wamuran's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Wamuran's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~1,760 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 47.6%. This compares to Greater Brisbane's 47.6%. Mental health issues impact 8.3% and arthritis impacts 7.7% of residents. 67.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 61.9%. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (726 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 17.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Wamuran's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 84.5% born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wamuran, comprising 51.2% of people, compared to 44.7% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.9%), English (31.6%), and Irish (8.0%).

Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.1%, Germans 5.3%, and Samoans 0.2% of Wamuran's population, compared to regional figures of 1.1%, 4.4%, and 0.7% respectively.

Wamuran hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Wamuran is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median of 38 years. The 55-64 age group comprises 15.0% of the population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 7.5%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.6% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.0% to 8.1%, and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 12.6% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Wamuran, with the 65 to 74 age group projected to grow by 139%, reaching 967 people from its current figure of 404.