Wooloowin

Population growth drivers in Wooloowin are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Wooloowin's population is estimated at around 4,376 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 4,029 people, representing a growth of 347 individuals (8.6%). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,294 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 48 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,978 persons per square kilometer, placing Wooloowin within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Wooloowin has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outperforming Greater Brisbane's growth during this period. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.0% to overall population gains in recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are utilized. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort where necessary. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth, with Wooloowin expected to expand by 638 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 15.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Wooloowin when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis shows Wooloowin had approximately 15 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 77 homes. As of FY-26, 35 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.3 new residents were associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpacing supply. The average construction value of new dwellings was $536,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals reached $638,000, suggesting minimal commercial activity in the area. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wooloowin has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person but ranks among the 64th percentile nationally. Recent construction activity has increased, with 94% medium and high-density housing approved, a shift from the current 46% houses. This denser development offers affordable options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The area has approximately 219 people per dwelling approval, leaving room for growth.

Future projections estimate Wooloowin will add 694 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and price growth.

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

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Employment performance in Wooloowin has been broadly consistent with national averages

Wooloowin has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 2,876 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 82.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 27.4% of residents worked from home. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence with 5.5% employment compared to 9.0% regionally. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force increased by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Wooloowin's employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Wooloowin had a median taxpayer income of $64,619 and an average income of $91,547 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. Nationally, this is significantly higher than the median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Considering a 9.91% growth since financial year 2023 based on Wage Price Index figures, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $71,023 (median) and $100,619 (average). The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Wooloowin rank highly nationally, between the 73rd and 86th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 31.3% of Wooloowin's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.0%) in the suburb have incomes above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but despite this, disposable income ranks at the 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wooloowin features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wooloowin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.5% houses and 53.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wooloowin was at 17.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.3% and rented ones at 50.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,275, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Wooloowin was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Wooloowin's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $375.

Wooloowin features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 57.6% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.4%, with lone person households at 35.5% and group households making up 6.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Wooloowin's educational attainment is notably higher than regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 46.8% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. The area's highest level of university qualification is bachelor degrees at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.2% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (14.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wooloowin has 15 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 73 individual routes, facilitating 5,429 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 151 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most residents commute outward using different modes: car (66%), train (21%), and bus (5%). Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 27.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 775 trips per day, equating to approximately 361 weekly trips per stop.

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

Wooloowin shows above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (2,777 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.4 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 73.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 11.0% of residents aged 65 and over (481 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wooloowin was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wooloowin, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 26.6% of its residents born overseas and 17.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.2%. Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation at 4.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.1%), Australian (21.8%), and Other (11.2%). Notable differences included French (0.7% vs regional 0.5%), Irish (10.5% vs 8.2%), and Samoan (0.4% vs 0.9%) groups.

Wooloowin's population is younger than the national pattern

Wooloowin's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 19.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 9.3%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.6% to 4.2%, and the 55-64 cohort rose from 10.1% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 21.3% to 19.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Wooloowin. The 75-84 age group is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 158 people (86%) from 183 to 342. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts.