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Wishart (Qld) has an estimated 11,763 residents, up from 11,333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 430 people, or 3.8%. That puts 2,585 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 of updated ABS data across surrounding districts alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Wishart (Qld) has an estimated count of approximately 11,763 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 430 people (3.8%) compared to the 11,333 individuals counted during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this 11,763 resident figure by reviewing the ABS ERP release from June 2025 in conjunction with 15 validated new addresses added following the Census. This population yields a density of 2,585 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Wishart (Qld) in the top quartile of assessed Australian regions.
The vast majority of these recent population gains stemmed from overseas migration, which generated around 93.0% of overall expansion. Projections for each SA2 area in the suburb of Wishart (Qld) are drawn from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models utilizing 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 data is missing, as well as for timeframes following post-2032, AreaSearch integrates Queensland State Government projections published in 2023 from 2021 numbers. Because state releases lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales age groups using proportional weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 figures. Over this forecast window to 2041, the overall populace in the suburb of Wishart (Qld) is projected to decrease by 164 persons. In contrast, certain age brackets will experience expansion, most notably the 85 and over cohort, which is expected to expand by 241 people. Detailed figures are outlined in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
75 new dwellings have been approved in Wishart (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, well below that longer-run average. 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 indicates that Wishart experiences a modest construction pipeline of roughly 15 new homes annually, totalling an estimated 75 residential dwellings approved across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 11 recorded during FY-25. The area added an average of 2.5 people per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, reinforcing demand and sustaining asset values. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $1,432,000, pointing to developer emphasis on high-end, premium housing. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $7.2 million this financial year, underscoring the locality's overarching residential nature.
Building activity in Wishart tracks significantly below Greater Brisbane, sitting 79.0% below regional average per person. Such constrained dwelling additions typically bolster buyer demand and values for existing stock. Approvals also trail broader national benchmarks, highlighting a mature suburb subject to potential planning limitations. Newly approved construction consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the traditional low-density suburban landscape oriented toward families desiring space. Interestingly, builders are supplying traditional standalone homes at rates higher than the prevailing 79.0% at Census baseline, demonstrating sustained appetite for family-sized housing despite broader urban densification. With roughly 714 people per approval, the locality displays the characteristics of a fully established market. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or contract, reduced pressure on the housing supply could open up favorable purchasing conditions for incoming buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wishart (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wishart (Qld), worth an estimated $72 million. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $28 billion. 20 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic infrastructure investments and major urban projects exert significant influence over local property and community dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 key initiatives anticipated to shape the area. Prominent works include the Chelva Street Road Renewal, Upper Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan, Parkside Wishart, and Mansfield Safer School Precinct, with key details provided below.
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The Collective Residences
Contemporary apartment development featuring 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences by Propel Development Services. Located 13km from Brisbane CBD with rooftop terraced BBQ area, solar panels, and energy-efficient systems.
Rochedale Business Park
Rochedale Business Park is a modern industrial development by Metropolis Development Group featuring 52 strata-titled commercial and warehouse units across three contemporary buildings, complete with an on-site cafe. Spanning approximately 9,010 square metres of gross floor area, the park is designed to offer high-spec industrial workspaces within Brisbane's southern growth corridor.
Rise Living
Rise Living is a 6-storey residential development in Upper Mount Gravatt comprising 53 luxury apartments (20 x 1-bedroom, 18 x 2-bedroom, 14 x 3-bedroom, and 1 x 4-bedroom). Designed by NMDS Architecture and developed by CS Development Group, the project features a rooftop garden, gymnasium, BBQ and sundeck facilities, 100 car parking spaces and 65 bicycle spaces. Located at the corner of Sarazen and Bolger Streets, it offers proximity to Westfield Garden City, Griffith University Nathan Campus, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Mount Gravatt Lookout and Toohey Forest.
Chelva Street Road Renewal
Road network renewal project as part of Brisbane City Council's Suburban Works Program 2024-25. The project involves resurfacing and renewal works on Chelva Street to improve local road infrastructure and maintain safe driving conditions for the Wishart community.
Wecker Road Markets
Wecker Road Markets is a three-stage redevelopment of the historic Mansfield Tavern site into a 2.1-hectare mixed-use community hub. The project features a modernized tavern and bistro, 'The Arena' live music venue, fresh food markets, specialty retail, commercial offices, healthcare services, and indoor sports facilities. Stage 1, including the renovated tavern and music venue, officially reopened in June 2025. Remaining stages involving the broader retail and commercial precinct are currently under construction with a focus on high-quality landscape architecture and urban greenery.
Salina Towers
A 72-unit residential development featuring four 5-storey towers with a mix of 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, including a swimming pool, gym, and communal recreation areas. Incorporates the former Whitley Street residential development site, focusing on modern urban living with sustainable design elements.
268 Padstow Road Townhouses
Approved residential development comprising approximately 20 four-bedroom townhouses with internal access driveway, visitor parking, communal open space and associated subdivision works. Brisbane City Council records show the original approval has been followed by a current change application relating to a development under construction.
Citrine Townhomes
Metro Property Development is delivering Citrine, a $100 million masterplanned residential community featuring 90 premium three- and four-bedroom townhomes in Rochedale. The development includes exclusive resident amenities such as a resort-style lap pool, yoga lawn, and outdoor BBQ entertaining areas.
6,361 residents of Wishart (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 6,531. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,910, about 76% 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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Wishart features an accomplished workforce with strong participation across essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 5.4% according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,361, while local unemployment tracks 1.7% beneath the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%. Workforce engagement closely aligns with the Greater Brisbane rate of 70.1%. At the Census, 20.7% of working residents stated that they worked from home, though Covid-19 restrictions should be factored in when interpreting this level. Resident employment is primarily concentrated within health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
The community demonstrates notable workforce specialization in education & training, exceeding the regional representation by 1.3 times. Conversely, the construction sector is relatively subdued, employing 7.8% of local workers compared to 9.0% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts against resident counts highlights that this largely residential enclave provides relatively few local commercial jobs within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 5.4% alongside a 4.9% rise in the labour force, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, a labour force expansion of 3.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand. When applying national forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across specific industry sectors to the local workforce makeup, Wishart's employment is projected to grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wishart (Qld) is $2,026 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $784 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,864 a year against an average of $68,418. 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 figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local earnings tracking near countrywide benchmarks, recording a median income of $55,864 and an average income of $68,418, compared to Greater Brisbane metrics of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $62,210 for median earnings and $76,190 for average earnings as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household income achieved the 67th percentile ($2,026 weekly), whereas individual personal income settled at the 45th percentile.
Around 34.3% of workers (4,034 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings tier, closely mirroring the regional proportion of 33.3%. Housing costs consume 14.0% of earnings, placing the neighborhood in the 70th percentile for disposable income and the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wishart (Qld) had 3,728 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. 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 data reveals that Wishart's dwelling landscape is made up of 78.8% detached houses and 21.2% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached residences, units, and alternative formats), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Outright ownership stands at 37.4%, considerably outpacing metropolitan averages, while mortgaged properties represent 36.2% and rental dwellings account for 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment sits above Brisbane metro levels at $2,000, while median weekly rent is $440, against metropolitan figures of $1,863 and $380. Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents sit well above the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wishart (Qld) counted 3,728 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 80.9% of local households, led by couples with children (44.5%), couples without children (23.0%), and single parent families (12.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.1%, made up of lone person households (17.0%) and group households (2.1%). With a median household size of 3.0 people, residences accommodate more occupants than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.5% of adults in Wishart (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 25.5% with a bachelor degree and 10.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 15.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,077 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,123 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Wishart substantially outpaces broader regional and national measures, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. This educational standing positions the workforce favorably for professional, knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.5% of adult residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Technical and trade credentials are also well established, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (15.9%). A significant 34.0% of the local population is actively engaged in structured education, comprising 11.4% attending secondary school, 11.3% in primary education, and 6.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wishart (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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74.1% of residents in Wishart (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 5.0% 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 evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates show favorable health measures in Wishart across younger and older demographics alike, alongside a healthy rate of private health cover covering approximately 54% of the community (~6,388 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the leading chronic conditions locally, recorded among 6.5 and 6.4% of residents, while 74.1% reported no chronic medical ailments whatsoever, exceeding the 69.2% rate across Greater Brisbane. Working-age cohorts show minimal prevalence of ongoing health issues. Those aged 65 and over account for 16.6% of residents (1,952 people), above the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane, and local seniors maintain above-average wellness outcomes that align with overall national health standings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
41.3% of Wishart (Qld) residents were born overseas and 39.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.6%) and Australian (18.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wishart demonstrates strong cultural diversity, with 41.3% of the resident population born overseas and 39.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith at 51.7% of the community. Buddhism represents the most notable statistical overrepresentation, accounting for 4.5% of residents compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental country of birth, the three most prevalent ancestries are English at 19.6% (below the regional share of 26.8%), Australian at 18.5%, and Chinese at 12.8% (considerably exceeding the 3.4% regional benchmark). Several other cultural backgrounds exhibit higher local shares compared to regional figures, including Korean at 2.3% (versus 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.6% (versus 0.3%), and Sri Lankan at 0.8% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wishart (Qld) is 39. 23.8% 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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Demographically, the population in the suburb of Wishart (Qld) leans toward younger cohorts. Children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.2% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 31.8% across Greater Brisbane, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 22.6% against a regional level of 30.6%. The median age is an estimated 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the Greater Brisbane Census median of 36. Since the Census, the young to middle aged demographic contracted from 24.4% to an estimated 22.6%.
By 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are forecast to see the largest gains, increasing by 425 (22%) to 2,378, while young to middle aged adults and younger brackets are expected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wishart (Qld)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 about a year ago all 4 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,333 at the 2021 Census → 11,763 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 (SAL33102). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.