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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Windaroo has an estimated 2,850 residents, up from 2,771 at the 2021 Census — a change of 79 people, or 2.9%. That puts 1,484 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Windaroo records an estimated population of approximately 2,850 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 79 people (2.9%) compared to the 2,771 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure by building on the ABS Estimated Resident Population of 2,739 from June 2025 alongside 1 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The suburb of Windaroo features a population density of 1,484 persons per square kilometer, which sits above the benchmark across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Inflow from interstate migration formed the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, generating around 79.0% of overall population gains across recent periods, supplemented by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas migration. Projections for each SA2 area utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), whereas Queensland State Government SA2 area projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are applied post-2032 or where federal figures are unavailable. Because state outputs omit granular age brackets, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Through 2041, aggregated SA2 figures project the suburb of Windaroo to experience exceptional growth that ranks within the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, expanding by 1,522 persons to deliver an overall increase of 49.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
111 new dwellings have been approved in Windaroo over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 7.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that annual residential approvals have averaged roughly 22 dwellings in Windaroo, representing an aggregate of 111 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 1 approvals have been lodged. With an influx averaging 0.2 new residents per year per newly approved home across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), construction activity is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, widening options for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-projected population expansion. The average construction value of these new dwellings stands at $454,000.
Underlining the predominantly residential profile of the locality, non-residential activity accounts for $9.0 million in commercial approvals registered during the current financial year. Per capita building activity in Windaroo closely mirrors the broader Greater Brisbane area, indicating regional alignment and market stability. The pipeline of new housing comprises 86.0% detached houses alongside 14.0% townhouses or apartments, reinforcing the established suburban aesthetic and catering to family households seeking spacious layouts. Demonstrating a mature housing market, the suburb maintains approximately 1106 people per dwelling approval. Long-range demographic projections anticipate Windaroo adding 1,411 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If residential construction remains at its present pace, new dwelling supply may trail population increases, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Windaroo
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 60 current infrastructure and development projects close to Windaroo, worth an estimated $30.9 billion. 19 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments and planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 1 major project expected to influence the locality, with key regional initiatives including the Stapylton Industrial Expansion, Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate, Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan, and Brookhaven Master Planned Community.
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Stapylton Industrial Expansion
Industrial expansion in the Yatala/Stapylton enterprise corridor delivering high-clearance warehousing, modern logistics facilities, and light manufacturing hubs with direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway.
Osprey Waters Lifestyle Resort
Over-50s land lease lifestyle resort comprising approximately 198 low-maintenance homes, a resort-style Country Club with ballroom, cinema, heated pool, tennis courts, and community facilities, situated on the banks of the Albert River in Beenleigh, Queensland. Developed and operated by Living Gems under its own Osprey Waters brand.
Shadowbox Studios Gold Coast Film Production Facility
Shadowbox Studios is developing a world-class screen production facility on a 22-hectare city-owned site in Yatala as the anchor of the broader 51.6-hectare Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct, rezoned by the Queensland Government in September 2025. The precinct will feature 10 fully soundproofed soundstages (562,000 sq ft total footprint), production offices, workshops, a backlot, and training and education facilities. Phase 1 (six sound stages, offices and backlot) is targeted for a 2028 opening with construction commencing in 2026.The studio is expected to generate over 3,400 direct and indirect jobs and contribute approximately $195 million annually to the Australian economy.
The Heights Bahrs Scrub
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,000 lots across multiple stages in Bahrs Scrub, southeast Queensland. The estate features parks, a future school site, and direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the rapidly growing Logan City corridor.
Kinross Road Residential Estate (AVJennings)
Kinross Road Residential Estate is a significant land release by AVJennings within the Mount Cotton and Thornlands growth corridor. The project is supported by 35.5 million AUD in federal funding from the Housing Support Program, as well as allocations in the Redland City Council 2025-2026 Budget for critical infrastructure including road upgrades, footpaths, and stormwater drainage. The development offers elevated homesites integrated with rehabilitated bushland corridors and is part of a broader structure plan expected to deliver approximately 500 new dwellings to the region.
Woodlands - Bahrs Scrub Residential Estate
A residential community in Bahrs Scrub delivering 650 residential lots with parkland and a future convenience retail precinct. Originally an AVJennings project, operations and customer interactions are now managed by AVID Property Group.
55 Pagan Road, Yatala Residential Subdivision
A 20.45-hectare residential subdivision located in the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. The project involves the creation of 14 semi-rural lots ranging from 4,118 square meters to 1.2 hectares. The site is currently being marketed for house and land packages and is positioned near the Norfolk Village State School catchment area.
Brookhaven Master Planned Community
Large-scale master-planned residential community delivering approximately 1,980 lots across a 150-hectare hinterland-fringed site in Bahrs Scrub, Logan City. The estate includes parks, green corridors, a future retail centre, and a display village. Developed by Frasers Property Australia, it holds a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating and is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, 4.8km from the M1 Motorway.
1,291 residents of Windaroo are employed, from a labour force of 1,311. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 58.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,221, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Windaroo maintains an employment base balanced across blue-collar and white-collar roles, highlighted by strong participation in construction and a low unemployment rate of 1.5%, according to statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,291 residents are employed, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.8% lower than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labor market participation stands at 58.9%, trailing Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Furthermore, 16.3% of workers indicated working from home at the Census, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period should be noted. The leading employment sectors for local residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
Construction exhibits pronounced local specialization, with a representation 1.6 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is comparatively under-represented, employing 11.7% of the local workforce versus 16.1% in Greater Brisbane. Comparisons between resident workers and local employment counts indicate that this predominantly residential suburb generates limited jobs within its own boundaries. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch, the 12 months to March 2026 saw a 14.2% drop in the local labour force alongside a 14.4% reduction in employment, causing unemployment to tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% expansion in its labour force, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase. Providing long-term context, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 suggest nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When applied to the local workforce structure for illustrative purposes (excluding local demographic forecasts), these figures imply potential employment expansion in Windaroo of 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Windaroo is $2,110 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $864 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,061 a year against an average of $68,265. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 show median earnings in the suburb of Windaroo at $61,061 and an average income of $68,265, aligning closely with national averages and comparing to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for cumulative Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $67,998 (median) and $76,020 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings placed in the 67th percentile nationally. The most common individual income band covers 36.3% of residents (1,034 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 33.3%.
Housing costs consume 13.7% of income, while disposable income sits in the 75th percentile and SEIFA income status ranks in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Windaroo had 948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses make up 97.8% of the housing stock in Windaroo, while 2.2% comprises other dwellings (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to Brisbane metro where separate houses represent 73.5% and alternative dwellings account for 26.5%. Outright home ownership stands at 31.7%, comfortably above the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties represent 54.4% and rental housing accounts for 13.9%. Local median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,850 sit below both the Brisbane metro figure of $1,863 and the national benchmark of $1,863. In the rental market, the median weekly rent of $415 is higher than Brisbane metro's $380 and exceeds the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Windaroo counted 948 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 83.6%, including couples with children (41.2%), couples without children (30.5%), and single parent households (11.6%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 16.4%, consisting of single-person households at 14.6% and group living at 1.8%. The median household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Brisbane figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Windaroo hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for development, with 16.2% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees account for 11.8%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 2.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.2%. Vocational education is heavily represented, as 42.0% of individuals aged 15+ hold technical credentials, split between certificates (30.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). A significant 28.0% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study. By level of schooling, this comprises 10.4% attending primary school, 9.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Windaroo means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.1% of residents in Windaroo report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics indicate below-average health outcomes for Windaroo based on analysis of mortality figures and chronic conditions, with common ailments visible across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is solid, encompassing approximately 54% of the population (~1,546 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most frequent medical conditions, reported by 8.7 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 68.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health metrics for working-age residents track standard patterns. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 16.1% of the locality (458 people), higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 15.0%, with health outcomes in this senior cohort displaying national rankings comparable to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Windaroo is largely Australian-born, at 78.0% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Windaroo records lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with Australian-born residents comprising 78.0% of the population, Australian citizens accounting for 90.2%, and 95.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith at 50.8%, tracking slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 47.8%. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Windaroo are English at 33.7% (compared to 26.8% regionally), Australian at 26.0%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.5% regionally), Maori at 1.9% (versus 1.1%), and New Zealand at 1.4% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Windaroo is 39. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Windaroo track Greater Brisbane closely, showing a maximum variance of 4.7 percentage points across any single broad bracket. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 39, down from 40 at the 2021 Census and 3 years above the Greater Brisbane Census median of 36. Since the Census, the fastest-growing demographic has been adults aged 25 - 44, rising from 23.0% to an estimated 25.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 will contribute the largest numerical increase, adding 466 residents (62%) to reach 1,218, while the 65+ cohort will record the fastest percentage gain, increasing 85% to reach 850 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Windaroo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,771 at the 2021 Census → 2,850 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL33091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.