Wulguru

Wulguru has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the population of the suburb of Wulguru is estimated at around 4,513 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 4,389 people, indicating a growth of 124 individuals (2.8%). AreaSearch validated this estimation following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and inclusion of two additional new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 1,540 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this population growth was natural growth, contributing about 48% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all factors including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive contributors to the increase. 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Due to the lack of age category splits in state projections, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Wulguru is expected to expand by 36 persons to reach a total population of approximately 4,559 by 2041, reflecting an increase of about 2.8% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Wulguru is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Wulguru has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of Qld. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

Wulguru has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects expected to impact this region. Notable ones are SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, Iluka, Kirwan Health Campus Expansion, and Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion. The following details these projects in order of likely relevance.

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Employment drivers in Wulguru are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Wulguru has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 2,060 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% higher than the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is at par with Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Public administration & safety has a notably high concentration, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.7% of local workers, lower than Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.0%, with employment decreasing by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Wulguru. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wulguru's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Wulguru is lower than average nationally. The median income is $47,927 and the average is $56,374. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures: median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Wulguru would be approximately $54,632 (median) and $64,261 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Wulguru rank modestly, between the 32nd and 38th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.4% of residents (1,507 people), consistent with broader regional trends at 31.7%. After housing costs, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses.

Wulguru is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Wulguru, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wulguru stood at 33.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.8% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Wulguru was $290, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Wulguru's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Wulguru has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.1% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Wulguru faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 29.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.1%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (3.8%). The area has two schools serving 191 students: Wulguru State School and Enkindle Village School - Wulguru Campus. The area's ICSEA score is 841, indicating varied educational conditions. There is one primary school and one K-12 school in the mix. Local school capacity is limited (4.2 places per 100 residents vs 16.7 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: if a school shows 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to its parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 19 active stops operating within Wulguru, consisting of bus services only. These stops are served by two distinct routes, offering a total of 166 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 239 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 23 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wulguru is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wulguru faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately half (50%) of Wulguru's total population (~2,235 people) has private health cover, compared to 53.3% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and mental health issues (9.9%). Meanwhile, 63.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in the rest of Queensland. Wulguru has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.7% (979 people), compared to 14.9% in the rest of Queensland. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Wulguru is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wulguru's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with its population comprising 90.4% citizens, 90.2% born in Australia, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 53.5% of Wulguru's population, compared to 52.7% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.0%), English (28.9%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 6.7%, compared to the regional average of 5.0%. Russian and Scottish populations also showed slight divergences, with Russians comprising 0.3% versus a regional average of 0.2%, and Scots making up 8.3% against a regional average of 7.7%.

Wulguru hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Wulguru is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years but above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, the 55-64 cohort is over-represented at 14.9% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.1%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 11.6% to 12.5%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 10.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Wulguru. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 103 people (91%), from 112 to 216. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 77% of this growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 5-14 cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.