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Withcott has an estimated 2,371 residents, up from 2,067 at the 2021 Census — a change of 304 people, or 14.7%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Density is about 77 people per 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 integrating ABS regional population revisions with post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Withcott reached an estimated 2,371 residents by Aug 2026. Compared against the 2021 Census count of 2,067 people, this represents an addition of 304 people (14.7%). The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 2,328 derived from ABS updates (June 2025) combined with 77 validated new addresses identified post-Census. Population density stands at 77 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous personal space alongside capacity for subsequent expansion. The suburb of Withcott outpaced both its broader SA3 area (9.3%) and the wider SA4 region with its 14.7% expansion rate post-2021 Census, positioning it among the top growth localities nearby.
Inbound interstate migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 56.99999999999999% of population gains over recent intervals, with natural increase and overseas migration also contributing positively. Projections generated by ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) form the baseline for SA2 areas in AreaSearch modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are incorporated. Because these state forecasts lack detailed age cohorts, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 (based on 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Withcott is anticipated to outstrip national regional median growth benchmarks, expanding by 398 persons to 2041 across aggregated SA2 models, translating to an aggregate gain of 15.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Withcott over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, running ahead of 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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AreaSearch evaluations of statistical area building approvals from the ABS indicate that Withcott registers approximately 12 residential dwellings approved per year, totaling an estimated 64 residences during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 22 dwellings in FY-25 to date. With an incoming population influx averaging 3.3 new residents per year per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand continues to substantially outstrip new construction volume, typically intensifying buyer competition and upward pricing trends, while newly constructed residential projects average $507,000 in construction value, matching regional benchmarks.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $14.9 million this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential development momentum. Development throughput in Withcott tracks 31.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period relative to Rest of Qld, maintaining available purchaser inventory while reinforcing underlying property demand. Recent building works consist of 94.0% detached houses alongside 6.0% attached dwellings, preserving the established low-density lifestyle and prioritizing detached homes for households prioritizing spaciousness. A ratio of roughly 102 people per dwelling approval highlights Withcott's profile as an active expansion corridor. Demographic projections indicate Withcott will gain 355 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Under existing construction pipelines, residential delivery appears well-positioned to satisfy demand, generating supportive purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating population growth ahead of baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Withcott
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Withcott, worth an estimated $2.56 billion. 10 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and communities. 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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Civic performance is heavily influenced by surrounding capital works, transport infrastructure, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 6 projects anticipated to shape the local catchment. Major initiatives include the Rifle Range Road Reconfiguration, Jubilee Park Toowoomba Escarpment Mountain Bike Trails, AusRocks Brookview Quarry, and St Peters Close Estate, with the surrounding register summarizing the most impactful undertakings.
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Rifle Range Road Reconfiguration
Development application RAL/2025/5915 for the reconfiguration of two lots into 51 residential lots on a 12.11 hectare former Defence rifle range site. The application remains under assessment by Toowoomba Regional Council following referral agency reviews, information requests and decision period extensions. Defence Housing Australia is the landowner, with the application managed by CPLK Property Pty Ltd and Property Projects Australia.
AusRocks Brookview Quarry
A $15 million quarry development by AusRocks Pty Ltd in East Toowoomba. This project will provide essential construction materials and aggregate supply to support the region's growing infrastructure and development needs.
Mater Dei Primary School Early Years Precinct
A $50 million Early Years Precinct proposed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba for Mater Dei Primary School in East Toowoomba. The project is listed in the Toowoomba Development Status Report 2024 (Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, in consultation with Toowoomba Regional Council) under proposed healthcare and education developments, with a construction cost of $50 million. Mater Dei Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school serving Prep to Year 6 students under the Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools.
St Peters Close Estate
An exclusive 13-lot residential subdivision on the Escarpment in Mount Lofty, Toowoomba, featuring large lots with stunning Northern and Easterly Valley Views. The lots are sold out, and homes have been constructed/are being constructed on the estate.
Eastville Shopping Centre
Completed food and beverage focused retail precinct anchored by national fast food and casual dining tenants serving the East Toowoomba catchment. Recent relaunch promotes the EATSville dining hub with an expanded mix of dine in and takeaway options.
Fairleigh Residences (The Kitchener)
Boutique luxury apartment development by FKG Group, constructed by wholly-owned subsidiary GFG Projects, featuring 18 exquisitely designed residences across 6 levels. The development offers sweeping views of the Mothers Memorial and Queens Park, with amenities including a private roof terrace, pool, gym, yoga room and entertainment area. Features 2-4 bedroom apartments with generous balconies and media rooms. Prices start from $1.75 million. Only 5 residences remaining as of mid-2025.
YWCA East Toowoomba Social and Affordable Housing
A 16-unit social and affordable housing project aimed at providing dwellings in East Toowoomba, Queensland. Plans were lodged with the Queensland government for approval in May 2025.
Fairleigh Residences
A luxury boutique development featuring 18 executive residences spanning six levels, including a private roof terrace with pool, gym, yoga room, and entertainment area, offering sweeping views of Mothers Memorial and Queens Park in a tranquil setting.
1,220 residents of Withcott are employed, from a labour force of 1,252. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,801, 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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Withcott features a capable local workforce anchored in core community services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.6% per AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,220 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment sitting 1.3% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while labor force participation registers at 69.2% against 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 9.4% of working residents operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure. Residents primarily work across health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The local labor market shows strong specialization in construction, employing staff at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services is less prevalent, engaging 4.0% of local workers in Withcott compared to 8.3% across Regional Qld. Comparing Census resident counts against local workplace counts reveals comparatively few local workplace positions within the immediate boundary. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics compiled across statistical areas, during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 6.2% and total employment fell by 6.9%, leading to a 0.8 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in employment and a 0.3% rise in labor force size, alongside a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future workplace requirements in Withcott can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models, mapped across local occupation patterns, outline anticipated trajectory trends. Against nationwide projected employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry expansion rates vary considerably. Weighting these sectoral projections against Withcott's specific industry distribution implies local employment increases of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing a standardized industry weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Withcott is $2,088 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $908 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,526 a year against an average of $70,768. 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 taxation statistics from financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch at the postcode tier show that taxpayers in the suburb of Withcott achieved a median income of $59,526 and an average income of $70,768. These earnings exceed national figures and compare favorably to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Applying an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 yields updated earnings benchmarks of approximately $66,288 for median income and $78,807 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census income distribution places Withcott near the 69th percentile across Australia.
Bracket analysis shows 42.3% of the resident cohort (1,002 individuals) generating between $1,500 - 2,999, compared to 31.7% across the wider metropolitan region. After servicing housing obligations, households preserve 87.5% of income, maintaining healthy discretionary spending capacity, while the area is positioned within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Withcott had 680 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,653 a month. Rent absorbs 16.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.3%. 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 housing profiles for Withcott record an inventory of 96.9% houses alongside 3.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional Qld where houses account for 76.4% and other dwellings comprise 23.6%. Outright home ownership stands at 30.7%, trailing the Regional Qld standard slightly, while remaining residences are either under a mortgage (58.4%) or occupied by tenants (10.9%). Local housing costs show a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,653 and a median weekly rent of $350, compared to $1,655 and $345 across Regional Qld. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, Withcott sits below the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and the national weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Withcott counted 680 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 780 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute the overwhelming majority at 83.5%, consisting of couples with children (43.4%), couples without children (30.4%), and single parent families (8.8%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 16.5%, divided between lone person households at 14.7% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.9% of adults in Withcott hold a university qualification, including 12.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 257 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for workforce enhancement, with university attainment standing at 17.9% compared to the national rate of 30.4%, creating possibilities for focused educational programs. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 12.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Meanwhile, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 46.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational certifications, specifically certificates (34.6%) and advanced diplomas (11.4%). Formal academic participation remains robust, with 30.5% of local residents actively attending educational institutions. Breakdown by sector shows 11.9% attending primary schooling, 10.0% in secondary education, and 2.7% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Withcott means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 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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71.2% of residents in Withcott report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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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Health indicators in Withcott reflect favorable general well-being, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics tracking closely with Australian standards, exhibiting balanced disease prevalence across younger and older demographics, and private health cover extending across roughly 55% of residents (~1,309 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the community include mental health conditions (10.0%) and arthritis (7.5%), whereas 71.2% of residents report having no diagnosed chronic conditions, outperforming the Regional Qld figure of 67.6%. Working-age cohorts display higher than average chronic illness incidence. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 13.8% of the populace (327 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with elderly health indicators rating notably strong against nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Withcott is largely Australian-born, at 89.7% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.2%) and English (30.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show Withcott maintains a predominantly domestic demographic base, with 89.7% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 96.9% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 62.3% of the community compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Parental heritage records indicate the largest ancestral backgrounds in Withcott are Australian (31.2%), English (30.2%), and German (9.0%). Notable proportional differences appear across other ancestries, including South Australian at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand at 0.8% (against 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginal at 2.8% (relative to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Withcott is 37. 21.8% 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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Withcott maintains a younger demographic distribution relative to Regional Qld overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 33.6% of residents are aged 0 - 24, whereas Regional Qld registers 29.6%, while seniors aged 65+ make up 13.8% compared to 20.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 4 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 from that same Census. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 12.5% at the Census to an estimated 13.8%. Looking forward to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated among adults aged 25 - 44, adding 148 residents (23%) to reach 783, while the 65+ age group will experience the fastest proportional expansion, rising 33% to 435 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Withcott
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,067 at the 2021 Census → 2,371 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 (SAL33103). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.