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Wyreema has an estimated 2,406 residents, up from 2,076 at the 2021 Census — a change of 330 people, or 15.9%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Density is about 59 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and fresh locations confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the resident count for the suburb of Wyreema is calculated at approximately 2,406 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 330 individuals (15.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 2,076 residents. This shift is derived from a resident pool of 2,383, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside 52 validated new addresses found after the Census. The resulting density stands at 59 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial personal space.
The suburb of Wyreema's 15.9% expansion post-2021 outpaced both the SA3 area (9.2%) and the SA4 territory, positioning it as a local leader in expansion. The gains were mostly propelled by domestic arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 56.99999999999999% of the net growth, with natural increases and international relocation also playing supportive roles. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia long-term estimates for each SA2 region, which rely on 2022 as their starting point. Where these figures are unavailable or for periods past 2032, the 2023 Queensland Government SA2 projections based on 2021 records are implemented. Because the state-level models omit specific age divisions, AreaSearch projects cohort changes by applying proportional distributions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, the suburb of Wyreema is expected to register growth exceeding the median rate of regional Australian areas, with collective SA2 projections indicating a rise of 390 residents by 2041, representing a overall gain of 15.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
72 new dwellings have been approved in Wyreema over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 6.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, well below 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building statistics mapped from regional datasets, Wyreema averages roughly 14 residential approvals annually. This includes a total of 72 approved residences over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with 9 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Because the area has averaged 4.2 new occupants per built dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is falling short of local demand, creating strong buyer rivalry and upward pressure on prices. Newly approved homes carry a mean development valuation of $772,000, indicating that builders are concentrating on the high-end residential sector.
Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $354,000 have been logged during this financial year, underscoring the dominant residential focus of the community. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Wyreema registers moderately higher building activity, tracking 23.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year span. This provides home buyers with options while supporting values, even though building pace has slowed of late. Every newly approved dwelling has been a standalone house, preserving the traditional suburban environment and low-density footprint favored by families. The ratio of 524 residents for each approved home highlight the quiet and low-key construction environment of the locality. Projecting forward from the latest quarterly figures compiled by AreaSearch, Wyreema's occupancy is expected to climb by 367 individuals by 2041. The volume of current building activity appears aligned with future requirements, encouraging balanced market dynamics without significant price volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 61 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wyreema, worth an estimated $4.44 billion. 14 are already under construction and 11 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent regional initiatives include the South Street Industrial Precinct, the Herries Range Wind Farm, the Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook, and the relocation of the Denise Kable Centre to Clifford Park Special School, with key projects of local interest detailed in the listing.
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St Francis Catholic College
A new K-12 Catholic college in Westbrook, expected to open in 2026.
Pinnacle of Kearneys
A premium residential subdivision offering 78 allotments ranging from 600m to 834m in Stage 2, combining tranquil country living with modern urban amenities. Located minutes from Toowoomba Base Hospital, University of Southern Queensland, City Golf Club and Toowoomba CBD. Features include proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping centers and excellent transport connections.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Thiess Park Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Thiess Park including children's play equipment, bike mania track, double-sided ball wall, gazebo, pathways, and fenced dog off-leash area with agility course. The park forms part of the Thiess Park Linear Corridor and features connecting pathways, drinking fountains, and recreational facilities serving the local community.
Baker Street Cycleway
Upgrades to cycling and walking facilities along Baker Street at Darling Heights, linking the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with Luck Street. The project includes on-road bicycle lanes, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, priority crossings with speed control devices, and pedestrian refuge crossings. Stage 1 covers USQ Ring Road to Platz Street with on-road lanes and a northern side shared path to Luck Street, extending the 40km/h speed zone. Stage 2 will add missing footpath connections on the southern side between Platz Street and Luck Street.A coordinated bus stop design with shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing is also included. The project is part of the Principal Cycle Network Plan and jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and Queensland Government through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants. Consultation closed November 2024 with feedback currently being reviewed. Construction funding has not yet been confirmed and the project may be completed in multiple stages over several years.
UniSQ Toowoomba R Block - Student Central
Multimillion-dollar refurbishment of R Block at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus, transforming an older building into Student Central. The project created a modern one-stop shop for students featuring iConnect student services hub, Bounce Hub Cafe, collaborative and quiet study environments, computer-based study areas, student kitchenette, and the campus library on Levels 2 and 3. The refurbishment was designed to enhance student experience at the heart of the campus and provide a welcoming environment for engagement.Officially opened in March 2022 by Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP.
UniSQ Toowoomba W Block
Construction of W Block, an academic building at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus. The building forms part of the university's ongoing infrastructure development to support education and training programs at the founding campus in Australia's largest inland city.
1,311 residents of Wyreema are employed, from a labour force of 1,345. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 74.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% 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 1,839, 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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Wyreema maintains a diverse employment base comprising both office and manual labor roles, with notable concentration in production and industrial fields. The local jobless rate is a low 2.5% according to aggregated regional statistics. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,311, and the local unemployment rate was 1.5% below the 3.9% average seen across Regional Qld. Workforce engagement is highly elevated, reaching 74.7% compared with the 64.3% regional benchmark. Census statistics show that a modest 8.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic mitigation measures.
The primary sectors employing local residents are social services & medical care, retail operations, and building construction. The community exhibits a strong concentration in retail trade, employing residents at 1.3 times the regional average rate. Conversely, hospitality and food services employ a modest 5.3% of the workforce, which sits below the Regional Qld standard of 8.3%. A comparison of local jobs to resident workers indicates that the immediate area provides few employment options within its own boundaries. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures for the wider region reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 5.9% and total employment fell by 6.7%, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.8 percentage points. For comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and its labor force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point unemployment increase. National occupational projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide context for upcoming hiring trends in Wyreema. These five-year and ten-year national estimates have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Across the nation, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Weighting these national trends against Wyreema's specific occupational makeup suggests local job counts could rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic proportional extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wyreema is $1,723 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,456 a year against an average of $58,837. 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 records from the financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of Wyreema earned a median income of $49,456 and a mean income of $58,837. These levels are below the national average and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 correspond to roughly $55,074 for the median and $65,521 for the average. The 2021 Census placed Wyreema's household, family, and individual incomes at the 52nd national percentile. Income groupings show that 43.9% of the local population (1,056 people) fall into the weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, compared to 31.7% for the wider metropolitan zone.
Housing costs present a major hurdle, with residents retaining only 84.0% of their earnings, placing the suburb at the 49th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wyreema had 720 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 19% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles in Wyreema at the most recent Census consisted of 94.9% standalone houses and 5.1% alternative formats like townhouses, flats, or other housing styles, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. The proportion of outright home ownership was lower than the regional rate, sitting at 19.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (48.6%) or renters (32.2%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $1,517 and weekly rents of $330 were both lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, Wyreema's median mortgage outlays are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical weekly rents are below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wyreema counted 720 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 834 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the vast majority of local households at 80.7%, consisting of couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 30.3%, and single parents at 12.8%. Other household structures make up the remaining 19.3%, with individuals living alone accounting for 16.9% and shared group households representing 2.2%. The median household size of 2.8 occupants exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.9% of adults in Wyreema hold a university qualification, including 9.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 153 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 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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The locality records below-average rates of higher education, with university graduates representing 11.9% of the population compared to 30.4% nationally. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.0%. Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificate courses at 37.0%. A substantial portion of the population is engaged in study, with 32.4% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This group includes 13.6% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary school, and 3.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wyreema means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 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
Transport Stops Detail
68.6% of residents in Wyreema report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Local health assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges based on mortality and chronic illness data, with various ailments observed across both youth and older segments. Private health insurance participation is low, covering approximately 51% of the population, which equates to about 1,215 individuals, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 10.6% and 10.1% of local residents, while 68.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, slightly above the 67.6% rate for Regional Qld. Chronic illness rates are elevated among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 11.5% of the local population (276 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%, with national health comparisons for this demographic showing even higher relative rates of illness.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wyreema is largely Australian-born, at 93.8% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (29.4%). 4.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Wyreema has a lower concentration of cultural diversity than average, with 93.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding citizenship, and 97.4% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 56.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest self-identified heritages in Wyreema are Australian at 34.8% (well above the regional average of 26.5%), English at 29.4%, and German at 8.7%. Notable demographic variations are also present in other groups, with Australian Aboriginal heritage representing 4.9% of the population compared to 3.9% regionally, and Lebanese heritage at 0.2% compared to 0.1% across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wyreema is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 31.9% 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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The median age of 30 years in Wyreema is much lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, Wyreema has a higher share of people aged 25 - 34 (20.2%) and a smaller share aged 55 - 64 (7.9%). The 25 - 34 cohort concentration is substantially above the national benchmark of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 19.0% to 20.2% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 6.9% to 8.0%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.8% to 14.7%.
Demographic projections for 2041 point to major shifts, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 26% (an increase of 125 residents to 612), while the 15 to 24 age bracket is projected to shrink by 30 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wyreema
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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 3 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 52 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,076 at the 2021 Census → 2,406 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 May 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 (SAL33190). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.