Cambooya (Qld)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address verification analysis by Districts, the suburb of Cambooya has an estimated residency of 2,502 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 242 people (10.7%) compared to the 2,260 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated count is determined from a base of 2,462 residents calculated using ABS ERP statistics from June 2025, combined with 11 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The resulting density stands at 21 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The growth rate of 10.7% for the suburb of Cambooya since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (9.2%) and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a leading growth zone. This demographic expansion was primarily fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 57% of the overall increase, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively.

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The workforce in the area is evenly distributed between professional and trade-based occupations, representing a wide variety of industries, with an unemployment rate sitting at 1.8%. Data compiled in March 2026 shows 1,309 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while participation in the labour force is typical at 69.3% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 8.1% of employees worked from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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ATO figures from the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Cambooya are lower than the national average, with a median of $49,753 and an average of $59,190. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $55,405 for the median and $65,914 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 57th percentile ($839 weekly), while household incomes are at the 39th percentile. Within the community, 38.2% of residents (955 individuals) fall into the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999, which compares to in the broader metropolitan region. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs accounts for of total earnings.

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The housing stock consists of 92.4% detached houses and 7.6% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses or apartments. This differs from Regional Qld, where houses make up 76.4% and other formats account for 23.6%. Home ownership stands at 22.3%, with mortgaged properties representing 41.8% of dwellings and rental properties making up 35.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,381, and the median weekly rent was $290, which are lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. These figures are also below the national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children at 32.5%, couples without children at 27.7%, and single parents at 13.3%. The remaining 26.5% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 22.2% and shared households accounting for 4.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The region displays below-average levels of tertiary education, with university completion rates at 16.2% compared to the national average of 30.4%. Among those with degrees, 11.8% hold a bachelor degree, 2.5% have postgraduate qualifications, and 1.9% possess graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical training is common, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 37.3%.

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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic health conditions indicates notable healthcare challenges in the area, with common ailments affecting both younger and older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at 51% of the population, which equates to roughly 1,267 people, compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the area is lower than average, with citizens representing 90.1% of the population, Australian-born individuals accounting for 93.6%, and English-only speakers at home making up 97.3%. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 58.5% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 31 years makes the local population younger than Regional Qld's median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 19.6% compared to the region, while the 55 - 64 cohort is less common at 8.5%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.6% to 5.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 7.6% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 14.6% to 12.7%, and the 55 to group decreased from to . Projections for point to shifts in the local age structure, with the to age group expected to grow by people () to reach while the to age bracket is projected to decrease by residents.

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Cambooya currently has an estimated 230 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 114 children aged 0-2 and 76 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 275 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 283. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.