Zilzie

Zilzie 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 Zilzie is around 2,972, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,846 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,950 based on June 2025 ABS ERP data and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 307 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Zilzie has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed around 91.0% of overall population gains in recent periods. For projections up to 2032, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area.

Post-2032 projections use Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data where necessary due to lack of age category splits. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 912 persons, reflecting a total increase of 29.9% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Zilzie recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Zilzie recorded around 17 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 87 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.3 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market supporting stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average value of $438,000. In FY-26, $527,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Zilzie shows 56.0% higher development activity per person.

New development consists of 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. At around 120 people per approval, Zilzie reflects a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Zilzie is expected to grow by 890 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Zilzie has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could impact the area due to changes in local infrastructure. These key projects are: Lifestyles By The Beach Over 50s Village, Zilzie; Seaspray Estate, Zilzie; Bruce Highway (Rockhampton-St Lawrence) - bridges safety upgrades and targeted safety works; Central Queensland Defence Industry Precinct Business Case.

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While Zilzie retains a healthy unemployment rate of 2.9%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Zilzie's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. In this month, 1,294 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

However, workforce participation lagged at 56.8%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census responses showed that only 6.3% of residents worked from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries were health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Mining had an employment share of 3.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 1.7% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, labour force decreased by 3.8%, alongside a 3.0% employment decline, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.7%, labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Zilzie. These projections estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Zilzie's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Zilzie had a median taxpayer income of $51,987 and an average income of $68,089. Nationally, these figures were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Regional Qld. By March 2026, estimates based on 11.36% Wage Price Index growth suggest a median income of approximately $57,893 and an average of $75,824 in Zilzie. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Zilzie fall between the 18th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 30.7% (912 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the broader area at 31.7%. Housing affordability is severe, with only 82.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

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

In Zilzie, as per the latest Census data, 92.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Zilzie stood at 35.7%, higher than Regional Qld's figure. The majority of non-owned dwellings were mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Zilzie was $370, compared to Regional Qld's $345 and Australia's $375.

Zilzie has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.9% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for 27.1%, with lone person households at 23.8% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the Regional Queensland average.

Zilzie shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 13.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high at 31.3%, comprising 13.6% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.6% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Zilzie faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively high at approximately 54% of the total population (around 1,610 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.9 and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 61.2% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 26.3% of residents aged 65 and over (781 people), higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Zilzie's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.5% of its population being Australian citizens, 89.4% born in Australia, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Zilzie, comprising 52.3% of people, which is similar to Regional Qld's 52.2%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (30.2%), and Scottish (8.2%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as were New Zealanders (1.2% vs 0.9%) and Germans (5.5% vs 4.7%).

Zilzie hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Zilzie's median age is 43 years, which is higher than the Regional Queensland average of 41 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The population aged 65-74 represents 13.7%, compared to Regional Queensland. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort comprises 8.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 12.9% to 14.3%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.1% to 14.0%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Zilzie's age profile by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 58%, adding 166 residents to reach 452. In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort shows minimal growth of just 2% (5 people).