Cotswold Hills (Qld)

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According to ABS population updates and new address records validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Cotswold Hills has an estimated population of 2,367 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 747 individuals (46.1%) from the 1,620 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimation is based on a resident population of 2,350 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, plus 253 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The suburb's density stands at 421 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for expansion. With a 46.1% increase since the 2021 census, the suburb of Cotswold Hills outpaced both the SA3 area (9.2%) and the SA4 region, establishing itself as a local growth leader. This population gain was driven mostly by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 78.0% of the growth, though all other components including natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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Data aggregated by Districts indicates that the suburb of Cotswold Hills features a highly qualified labor force with solid representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.4%. As of March 2026, there are 1,330 working residents. This unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while the participation rate is relatively typical at 69.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census figures indicate that a minor 8.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this data is subject to the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Cotswold Hills align closely with national averages, registering a median of $54,937 and an average of $67,495. This is slightly higher than the Regional Qld median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Accounting for a 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $61,178 for the median and $75,162 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Cotswold Hills around the 73rd percentile nationally. The weekly income band between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 34.5% of the population (816 people), which is similar to the wider region where fall into this range. High-income earners making over per week constitute of the population, indicating a wealthy demographic that can support premium businesses. Residents keep of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Cotswold Hills consisted of 96.5% separate houses and 3.5% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Cotswold Hills were significantly higher than the regional average at 43.2%, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (40.9%) or rented (15.9%). The median mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,785 per month, and the median weekly rent was $390, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Cotswold Hills are below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 86.7%, consisting of couples with children at 34.7%, couples without children at 43.5%, and single parents at 5.8%. Non-family households represent the remaining 13.3%, which includes single-person households at 11.6% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational challenges are present in the area, as university degree attainment stands at 19.9%, which is lower than the national figure of 30.4%. This highlights both a local gap and a potential focus area for learning programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 39.3% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (29.0%).

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The suburb of Cotswold Hills shows favorable health metrics based on Districts' evaluation of death rates and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. The rate of common health issues is low overall and sits close to the national average within older, vulnerable age groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively high at approximately 54% of the population (~1,276 individuals).

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The suburb of Cotswold Hills has lower levels of cultural diversity, with 89.8% of residents born in Australia, 93.6% holding citizenship, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in the suburb of Cotswold Hills, representing 71.9% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 41 in the suburb of Cotswold Hills is identical to the Regional Qld median, though older than the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, the suburb of Cotswold Hills has a larger share of residents aged 25 to 34 (15.9%) but a smaller share of residents aged 85 and over (0.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 12.6% to 15.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 bracket rose from 9.7% to 11.3%. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 15.6% to 13.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from to . Looking forward to demographic forecasts suggest notable changes in the age structure of the suburb of Cotswold Hills, led by the to age cohort, which is expected to grow by ( individuals) to reach from .

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Cotswold Hills currently has an estimated 115 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 96 children aged 0-2 and 63 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 46% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 42% by 2041 (to approximately 163 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 232. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.