Wongawallan

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

The population of Wongawallan is estimated at around 1,524 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,415 people, a rise of 109 individuals (7.7%). AreaSearch's analysis of latest ERP data by ABS (June 2024) and validation of new addresses indicates this growth. The population density is approximately 46 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wongawallan has shown consistent growth with a compound annual growth rate of 4%. Overseas migration contributed significantly to this growth, accounting for about 46% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections (2024, base year 2022) and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections (2023, based on 2021 data) for forecasting population trends in Wongawallan. Future projections suggest an above median growth rate nationally, with the suburb expected to expand by 290 persons to reach a total of 1,814 by 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 20.1% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wongawallan according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wongawallan has seen limited development activity with an average of one approval per year over five years (8 approvals). This reflects the rural nature of the area, where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broad market demand. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Wongawallan has less construction activity than the rest of Queensland and its development levels are below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's rural character with emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 768 people, reflecting quiet, low activity development. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wongawallan is projected to grow by 307 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wongawallan has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to affect the region: Yarrabilba Master Planned Community, Tamborine-Oxenford Road Howard Creek Upgrade (scheduled for completion in 2023), and Kidd Street Retirement Facility (set to open in late 2024). Additionally, the Tamborine Mountain Gallery Walk Precinct project is underway.

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Employment performance in Wongawallan exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Wongawallan's skilled workforce is notable for its construction sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of September 2025830 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.5% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 70.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 20.5% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has a strong presence, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 11.4%, compared to the regional 16.1%. Local employment opportunities exist, but many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force rose by 2.0%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point unemployment rise. In Rest of Qld, employment grew by 1.7%, labour force expanded by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Wongawallan. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wongawallan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 15 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Wongawallan had a median income among taxpayers of $50,803 and an average level of $60,581. These figures are below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Qld had levels of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wongawallan would be approximately $55,838 (median) and $66,585 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes in Wongawallan rank at the 87th percentile ($2,383 weekly). Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 36.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (551 residents), similar to the broader area where 31.7% occupy this range. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 34.1% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile. Wongawallan's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wongawallan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wongawallan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.6% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wongawallan was at 31.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (62.0%) or rented (6.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongawallan was $2,350, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure in Wongawallan was recorded at $420, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Wongawallan's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 87.5% of all households, including 48.0% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 9.9% and group households making up 3.5%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Wongawallan demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Wongawallan trail's educational qualifications meet regional benchmarks with 24.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent with 45.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (31.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

The level of general health in Wongawallan is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Wongawallan shows superior health outcomes as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit low incidence of common health issues. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% (~780 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.1%) and arthritis (8.2%). 70.1% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. Wongawallan has 13.5% of its population aged 65 and over (205 people), lower than the state's average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wongawallan records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wongawallan's cultural diversity is largely aligned with its wider region, as 83.7% of residents are citizens, 74.9% were born in Australia, and 93.7% speak English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wongawallan, practiced by 48.7%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups in Wongawallan are English (33.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.7%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.2%, as are New Zealanders (1.5% vs 0.9%) and South Africans (1.2% vs 0.5%).

Wongawallan hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Wongawallan's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and exceeds the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age group constitutes 17.8% of Wongawallan's population, compared to 12.0% nationally and 16.9% in the Rest of Qld. Meanwhile, the 25 - 34 cohort represents 8.1%, lower than the national average of 14.3%. According to the 2021 Census data, Wongawallan's population aged 15 to 24 grew from 11.3% in 2016 to 13.6% in 2021, while the 5 to 14 age group declined from 16.2% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Wongawallan's age profile. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 22%, adding 59 residents to reach 331. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age range is projected to decrease by 0%.