Chatsworth (Qld)

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According to census figures and subsequent residential updates tracked by Districts, the suburb of Chatsworth (Qld) has a residency of approximately 2,041 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 688 residents (50.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 1,353 citizens. This shift is derived from a base population of 2,038 calculated via the ABS demographic release from June 2025, alongside an extra 104 validated new addresses recorded since that census. The population level translates to a density of 65 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density housing conditions and capacity for future construction. The 50.8% expansion rate of the suburb of Chatsworth (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, placing it among the fastest growing areas. This upward trend was mostly fueled by interstate arrivals, which represented roughly 80.0% of the overall population rise, although natural increase and overseas immigration also contributed positively.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations, with solid representation in public service sectors, an unemployment rate sitting at 3.9%, and a 14.6% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, there are 1,069 employed residents, matching the Regional Qld unemployment average of 3.9%, while the labor participation rate is relatively typical, standing at 67.6% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census logs indicate a minor 9.5% proportion of the workforce operating from home, though this may reflect temporary conditions during the pandemic.

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The suburb of Chatsworth's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Chatsworth's median income among taxpayers is $44,695 and the average income stands at $54,326, which compares to figures for Regional Qld's of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,772 (median) and $60,497 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 32nd percentile ($1,442 weekly), while personal income sits at the 13th percentile. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.3% of the community (679 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing in the same category. Housing costs are manageable with retained, though disposable income sits below average at the th percentile.

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Residential structures in the area are overwhelmingly detached, with houses comprising 98.3% of dwellings and alternative structures making up 1.8% of the mix, compared to Regional Qld where houses account for 76.4% and other options constitute 23.6%. Home ownership rates are high at 44.2%, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 44.0% and rental listings at 11.7%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stand at $1,533, while weekly rent averages $300, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, these mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 79.7%, consisting of couples with children at 34.9%, couples without children at 34.1%, and single-parent homes at 11.2%. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.3% of homes, with single person dwellings representing 16.8% and shared group homes at 3.0%. The typical household size of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The region shows lower rates of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 13.3% compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for localized educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Technical vocations are highly represented, with 45.8% of individuals aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 36.9%.

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The community faces measurable health concerns based on local mortality and chronic illness rates across multiple age cohorts, with private health insurance coverage sitting at a low 49% of the population, which represents approximately 994 individuals. This coverage rate is lower than the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national baseline of 55.7%.

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The area displays lower multicultural diversity, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.3% of the population, citizens representing 91.6%, and 95.8% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.7% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in those identifying with other faiths, which represents 1.2% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 42 years is similar to the Regional Qld median of 41 and higher than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 14.1%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 9.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 9.1% to 11.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.0% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group contracted from 12.7% to 11.0%, while the 55 to bracket decreased from to . Projections to indicate demographic shifts, with the cohort aged and over expected to grow by residents (), rising from to individuals, while the to group is projected to contract by individuals.

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Chatsworth currently has an estimated 106 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 58 children aged 0-2 and 38 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 45% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 127 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 191. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.