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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Wongawallan is around 1,541, reflecting an increase of 126 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents an 8.9% rise from the previous population count of 1,415. The latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and six validated new addresses contribute to this estimation. Wongawallan's population density is approximately 47 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, ending in May 2026, Wongawallan has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, outperforming the Rest of Qld. Overseas migration accounted for roughly 46% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for regional areas nationally, with Wongawallan expected to expand by 256 persons to reach a total of 1,807 by 2041, reflecting a 16.6% increase over the 16-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 (eight approvals total). This low level 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 below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the rural character with an emphasis on space. There are approximately 753 people per dwelling approval in Wongawallan, indicating a quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wongawallan is expected to grow by 256 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

AreaSearch has identified three major projects that could significantly impact the local area's performance. These key projects are: Yarrabilba Master Planned Community, Tamborine-Oxenford Road Howard Creek Causeway Upgrade (scheduled for completion by June 2023), Tamborine Mountain Gallery Walk Precinct (set to commence in late 2021), and Kidd Street Retirement Facility (expected to open in mid-2022).

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

Wongawallan has a skilled workforce with the construction sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% in December 2025, below Regional Qld's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%.

Residents' work participation rate was 68.5%, slightly higher than Regional Qld's 64.5%. As of December 2025837 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 0.2% below the regional average. Census data showed 20.5% worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in construction (strongly specialized), health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction's employment share is 1.6 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 11.4% compared to Regional Qld's 16.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census population counts. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7% while unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand in Wongawallan. Applying these projections to the local employment mix suggests a 6.2% increase over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch reports that Wongawallan suburb had a median taxpayer income of $50,803 and an average income of $60,581 in financial year 2023. These figures are lower than the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 for Regional Qld respectively. By March 2026, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $56,574 and $67,463 respectively, based on an 11.36% growth since financial year 2023. In Census 2021, Wongawallan's household incomes ranked at the 87th percentile with a weekly income of $2,383. Income analysis showed that 36.2% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area where 31.7% fell within this range. The suburb displayed affluence with 34.1% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consumed 15.3% of income, but strong earnings placed 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

Dwelling structure in Wongawallan, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 98.6% houses and 1.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wongawallan was at 31.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (62.0%) or rented (6.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,350, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420. Nationally, Wongawallan's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Regional Queensland 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 has educational qualifications that differ from national benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 24.6% hold university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This 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%).

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 14.5% and certificates for 31.2%. Educational participation is high at 32.6%, with 11.7% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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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 determined by 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 around 51% (~789 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.1%) and arthritis (8.2%). About 70.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of June 20XX, Wongawallan has 14.6% (224 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.4% regional average. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking higher nationally than the overall population.

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 aligns with its wider region, with 83.7% citizens, 74.9% born in Australia, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wongawallan (48.7%), slightly lower than Regional Qld's 52.2%. The top three ancestry groups are English (33.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.7% vs regional 0.2%), New Zealand (1.5% vs 0.9%), and South Australian (1.2% vs 0.5%) groups are overrepresented in Wongawallan.

Wongawallan hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Wongawallan's median age is 43 years, higher than Regional Queensland's average of 41 and exceeding the national average of 38. The 45-54 age group makes up 18.0% of Wongawallan's population, compared to Regional Queensland's rate and significantly higher than the national rate of 12.0%. The 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. Post-Census data from 2021 shows the 15-24 age group grew from 11.3% to 13.7%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.1% to 4.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 16.2% to 13.3%. Demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Wongawallan's age profile by 2041. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 19%, adding 53 residents to reach 331. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age range is expected to decrease by 7%.