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Rest of Qld / Toowoomba
$581
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+0.8%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
1,549
People
17 Jul 2026
+7.3%
Growth since 2021
Census
2
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL31345How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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1,549
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,444 people
26.04 km²
Land area
59.5 /km²
Density
1.3%
Unemployment
0 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Hodgson Vale is situated 109 kilometers west of the Brisbane CBD, offering a serene and picturesque landscape defined by sprawling agricultural lands, rural homesteads, and a quiet country atmosphere. As of May 2026, the suburb's population is estimated at approximately 1,549 residents, indicating a moderate growth of 105 people (7.3%) since the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 1,444. This current population estimate is derived from yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population data and quarterly updates of national address files. The local community is highly educated and characterized by above-average median household incomes, low unemployment, and a strong representation of married family households. The residential property market is heavily led by detached housing, and there is a notable employment concentration in the education sector. With strong local earnings and substantial purchasing power, residents benefit from planned regional infrastructure projects including the Herries Range Wind Farm, Gainsborough Lodge, the relocation of the Denise Kable Centre to Clifford Park Special School, and the Inland Rail project between Gowrie and Kagaru, all of which are expected to support future local demand.
Estimated residents are up from 1,444 at the 2021 Census — a change of 105 people, or 7.3%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Population growth
Hodgson Vale ranks in the 66th percentile nationally for population growth, with the population up +7.3% since the 2021 Census.
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 189 residents by 2041 — growth of 12.2% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Hodgson Vale, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 95th percentile nationally.
Constrained supply
Development activity ranks in only the 35th percentile nationally while population growth ranks in the 66th — demand is growing faster than new supply is being approved.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.3% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Limited public transport access
Hodgson Vale ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Hodgson Vale. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Hodgson Vale according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Residential development in Hodgson Vale is extremely quiet, averaging less than one new home approval per year, totaling 4 dwellings across the entire five-year timeframe. Minimal building activity of this nature is standard for rural locations where housing requirements remain limited and development is constrained by local demand and infrastructure limits. Because these approval counts are so small, year-on-year growth rates and comparisons can shift dramatically based on individual projects.
Hodgson Vale exhibits residential building activity that is substantially below the levels seen in the Rest of Qld, as well as falling short of national benchmarks. Additionally, recent construction has consisted solely of standalone houses, consistent with a rural environment characterized by large blocks and open space. The ratio of 1023 people per building approval highlights this low-turnover, quiet construction environment.
No development applications were found in Hodgson Vale.
0 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 3 | 185,138 | 897 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 3 | 184,871 | 1,331 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 1/100.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 596/86.5% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 93/13.5% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 0 | 188,882 | 926 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 4 | 944,410 | 4,630 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 1 | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 0.5 | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 10.7 | 2.8 | 3 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 18.2 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Persons per Approval | 1,023 | 158 | 211 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 772 | 342 | 321 |
| Commercial Development Value | 0 | 105,080,908 | 504,374 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 35 | 100 | 92 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Hodgson Vale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Developments in public infrastructure, regional planning initiatives, and major works projects exert a substantial influence on local growth. Districts has identified a total of 2 key projects poised to impact this region. Notable projects of relevance include the Herries Range Wind Farm, Gainsborough Lodge, the relocation of the Denise Kable Centre to Clifford Park Special School, and the Inland Rail section from Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K).
Residential Development
ConstructionA 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.
Communities
ConstructionA master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
Communities
ConstructionExclusive 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.
Residential Development
Proposed8.55ha landholding with 625m of dual street frontage to Hume Street and Pillar Street, zoned Low-Medium Density Residential and permitting up to 342 dwellings across a range of typologies including house and land, townhouses, and land lease community. The site sold on 13 June 2025 for 23.7 million dollars, achieving 277 dollars per square metre and setting a new suburb record as the largest development site transaction in Toowoomba since 2007. The Expressions of Interest campaign generated 19 competitive bids with a combined value of 338 million dollars.
Source for 542-558 Hume Street Residential Development (opens in new tab)
Transport & Logistics
PlanningBlack 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.
Source for Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Hodgson Vale (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$1,295,000
House · 4 bed · 7,139m² land
Listed 26 Aug 2026
$2,995,000
House For Sale · 5 bed · 5,285m² land
Listed 16 Jan 2024
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 windermere dr, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | $1.01M | 24 Aug 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4,022m² | $250 |
| 16 makybe dr, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | $1.54M | 25 May 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4,176m² | $368 |
| 1 kingston rd, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | — | 22 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 10 | 4,840m² | — |
| 12763 new england hwy, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | $750K | 30 Mar 2026 | House | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4,567m² | $164 |
| 385 hodgson vale rd, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | $4.2M | 26 Mar 2026 | Rural Property | 4 | 2 | 7 | 428,800m² | $10 |
| 6 derry pl, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | $1.05M | 16 Mar 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3,977m² | $264 |
| 18 mally rd, hodgson vale, QLD, 4352 | — | 13 Mar 2026 | House | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4,000m² | — |
Source: Districts property records · 7 in 2026 · 138 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Hodgson Vale with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson Vale | — | 1,549 | — | — | — |
| Middle Ridge | 6.0 km | 8,163 | — | — | — |
| Kearneys Spring | 6.2 km | 10,801 | — | — | — |
| Darling Heights | 6.2 km | 5,664 | — | — | — |
| Drayton | 6.6 km | 1,883 | — | — | — |
| Wyreema | 7.4 km | 2,431 | — | — | — |
| Centenary Heights | 7.8 km | 6,270 | — | — | — |
| Harristown | 8.4 km | 9,659 | — | — | — |
| Westbrook (Qld) | 8.7 km | 4,859 | — | — | — |
| Rangeville | 8.8 km | 8,885 | — | — | — |
| South Toowoomba | 8.8 km | 5,652 | — | — | — |
| Cambooya | 9.5 km | 2,555 | — | — | — |
| Glenvale | 10.4 km | 9,050 | — | — | — |
| Toowoomba City | 10.5 km | 2,473 | — | — | — |
| East Toowoomba | 10.5 km | 6,102 | — | — | — |
| Newtown (Toowoomba - Qld) | 10.9 km | 10,724 | — | — | — |
| North Toowoomba | 12.0 km | 3,388 | — | — | — |
| Mount Lofty | 12.4 km | 3,951 | — | — | — |
| Wilsonton | 12.5 km | 6,633 | — | — | — |
| Rockville | 13.0 km | 3,797 | — | — | — |
| Wilsonton Heights | 13.5 km | 3,017 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong educational qualifications across the community
Very low unemployment
Above-average median household income
High proportion of married families
Detached housing led
Notable education employment base
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Population Growth
6.6
Density
2.5
Development Activity
3.5
Employment Drivers
9.4
Infrastructure Drivers
9.5
Education
9.1
Amenities
5.4
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Population growth drivers in Hodgson Vale are above average based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Detail
Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh address validations performed by Districts since the Census, the estimated population of the suburb of Hodgson Vale reaches approximately 1,549 by May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 105 people (7.3%) compared to the 1,444 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident population of 1,539, which Districts determined by analyzing the ABS release of June 2025 ERP data alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the local density stands at 59 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential layout. The suburb of Hodgson Vale's post-census growth of 7.3% is within 1.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (9.2%), showing solid local demand. Interstate migration served as the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 57% of total gains in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis of employment trends sees Hodgson Vale performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia
Detail
The local labor force is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in key service sectors, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 1.3% according to statistical area aggregations by Districts. In March 2026, there were 845 working residents, with local unemployment sitting 2.6% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while participation in the workforce reached 69.5%, comfortably exceeding the Regional Qld rate of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a modest 12.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. The community displays a strong concentration in education & training, where local employment share is times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only of the workforce, which is below the Regional Qld average of . The comparison between resident workers and local job figures in the Census suggests that the immediate area provides limited internal employment options.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by Districts
Detail
Taxpayer statistics compiled by Districts from the latest 2023 ATO dataset show that earnings in Hodgson Vale sit above the national average. The local median income for taxpayers is $59,419 and the average is $70,689, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for a Wage Price Index lift of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, local estimates are adjusted to approximately $66,169 for the median and $78,719 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings in Hodgson Vale are strong, ranking between the 78th and 93rd percentiles across the country. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 34.9% of residents (540 people), reflecting the metropolitan trend where of the population falls into this group. High-income earners are also well represented, with earning more than per week. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain of their income, indicating solid disposable funds, while the local SEIFA ranking for income places the area in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Hodgson Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
An assessment of housing styles from the latest Census shows that Hodgson Vale consists of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types (such as townhouses or apartments), whereas Regional Qld comprises 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the area is notably high compared to the regional average, with 40.1% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes are either under mortgage (54.3%) or occupied by renters (5.6%). The median mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,167 per month, which sits well above the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $365 compared to Regional Qld's $345. Locally, mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Hodgson Vale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up the vast majority of local households at 91.3%, consisting of couples with children at 52.0%, couples without children at 33.3%, and single-parent households at 4.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 8.7%, which includes lone-person households at 6.7% and group homes at 1.8%. The median size of local households is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational achievement in Hodgson Vale places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community
Detail
Higher education rates in this locality are prominent compared to the wider region, with university degrees held by 27.4% of residents aged 15 and over, outperforming both the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 20.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also highly prevalent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15 and older holding vocational diplomas (11.3%) or certificate qualifications (25.0%).
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
6.5km · score 38
Child Care
5.6km · score 31
GP
5.9km · score 37
Government Services
51km · score 48
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 0 | 171,981 | 609 |
| Routes | 0 | 12,966 | 9 |
| Weekly Trips | 0 | 1,140,068 | 1,302 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 0 | 235 | 133 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 0 | 7,586 | 1,006 |
| Population per Stop | 0 | 161 | 291 |
| Population per Trip | 0 | 24.3 | 136.1 |
| Population per Route | 0 | 2,136 | 19,692 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 20 | 100 | 22 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Work from Home | 12.0% | 23.9% | 8.2% |
| Single Mode Commute | 88.0% | 73.8% | 90.9% |
| Two Mode | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 96.7% | 84.1% | 93.7% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| –Bus | 0.5% | 3.6% | 0.8% |
| –Walk | 2.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Hodgson Vale's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Detail
An evaluation of local health statistics by Districts points to strong physical wellbeing across Hodgson Vale, as shown by low mortality rates and a low occurrence of chronic conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 55% of the local population (~855 people), which compares to 52.5% for Regional Qld.
Asthma and arthritis represent the most common health concerns in the community, affecting 8.9% and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 72.4% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than average. Residents aged and older make up of the population ( people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of . Seniors in the area display strong health metrics, with nationwide rankings that align closely with the broader community.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Hodgson Vale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity is below the national average, with 90.4% of residents born in Australia, 95.0% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 73.2% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.
The three most common ancestral backgrounds identified in the area are English at 29.7%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 11.4%. Specific European ancestries show higher representation locally than regionally: Welsh heritage is recorded at 1.0% (compared to regionally), German heritage stands at (compared to ), and Scottish heritage is at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Hodgson Vale's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
Detail
The local median age of 39 years is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 41, but remains very close to the national median of 38. Residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket are highly represented at 15.7%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is relatively small at 7.8% compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.7% to 5.1% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.9% to 15.0% and the 55 to 64 group fell from 14.0% to 12.7%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts project a solid expansion in the to age cohort, increasing by people from to while the to age bracket is expected to contract by residents.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Hodgson Vale for any age group.
Detail
Hodgson Vale currently has an estimated 78 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 46 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 26% by 2041 (to approximately 98 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 175. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).
2.0
Income
8.0
Age
4.9
Household Composition
9.3
Housing
9.4
Cultural Diversity
1.2
Health
7.9
Housing Cost
7.9
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from 2024 releases by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage in this dataset, or for projections extending past 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government's 2023 release (modeled on 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown statistics, Districts distributes age cohorts proportionally based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data). Long-term demographic outlooks point to population expansion for regional districts that exceeds the national median, with predictions indicating the suburb of Hodgson Vale will add 199 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing a 12.2% growth rate over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,549 | 2,855,561 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 7.3% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,444 | 2,615,036 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 38.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 5.0% | 56.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 57.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 12.2% | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 59 | 1 | 3 |
Based on Districts aggregations of SALM and ABS data for the wider statistical districts, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the local labor force shrink by 8.5% and total employment fall by 8.7%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in Hodgson Vale. These projections, spanning five and ten years, are mapped against local industry proportions to estimate regional trends. While nationwide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local work profile suggests Hodgson Vale's employment base could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this simple weighting does not incorporate localized population adjustments.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 845 | 14,651,372 | 86,186 |
| –Education & Training | 16.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 13.6% | 15.2% | 19.4% |
| –Construction | 11.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Labour Force | 855 | 15,298,546 | 89,588 |
| Participation Rate | 69.5% | 67.2% | 62.4% |
| Working from Home | 12.0% | 23.9% | 8.2% |
| Unemployment | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -8.7% | 1.5% | -8.0% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 94 | 100 | 39 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 66,169 | 63,628 | 59,574 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 78,719 | 81,777 | 72,217 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 59,419 | 57,137 | 53,497 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 70,689 | 73,435 | 64,850 |
| Median Household Income | 2,629 | 1,746 | 1,502 |
| –$0 to 399 | 27 (5.6%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 3,750 (5.7%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 38 (7.9%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 12,895 (19.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 69 (14.3%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 16,185 (24.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 168 (34.8%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 21,712 (33.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 78 (16.1%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 6,053 (9.2%) |
| –$4,000+ | 103 (21.3%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 5,198 (7.9%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,700 | 2,120 | 1,892 |
| –$0 to 399 | 18 (4.1%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 1,232 (2.7%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 28 (6.3%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 5,610 (12.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 59 (13.4%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 10,993 (24.1%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 151 (34.2%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 17,972 (39.4%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 86 (19.5%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 5,474 (12.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 99 (22.4%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 4,379 (9.6%) |
| Median Personal Income | 1,002 | 805 | 758 |
| –$0 to 399 | 387 (25.0%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 45,671 (25.8%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 259 (16.7%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 46,911 (26.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 390 (25.2%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 49,389 (27.9%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 420 (27.1%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 29,917 (16.9%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 40 (2.6%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 2,124 (1.2%) |
| –$3,500+ | 53 (3.4%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 3,009 (1.7%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 13.3% | 22.8% | 25.3% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 37.6% | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 10,127 | 6,376 | 5,537 |
| SEIFA Score | 8.3 | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Hodgson Vale at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$581/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+0.8%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 0.8% year on year to $581/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $365/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 448 | 9,275,218 | 60,231 |
| –Owned Outright | 40.1% | 32.1% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 54.3% | 36.2% | 34.0% |
| –Rented | 5.6% | 31.7% | 33.9% |
| –Detached Houses | 100.0% | 72.5% | 81.4% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.0% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 4.2% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,167 | 1,863 | 1,517 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 365 | 375 | 310 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 27.3% | 33.4% | 61.9% |
| –$350-649/wk | 72.7% | 50.9% | 31.1% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,265 | 1,189 | 971 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 19.0% | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| –Rent / Income | 13.9% | 21.5% | 20.6% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 483 | 10,142,077 | 65,793 |
| Median Household Size | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 450 | 9,275,217 | 60,232 |
| –Lone Person Households | 6.7% | 25.6% | 27.1% |
| –Group Households | 1.8% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| –Other Households | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 91.3% | 70.5% | 69.4% |
| –Couple with Children | 52.0% | 31.4% | 27.9% |
| –Couple No Children | 33.3% | 26.8% | 28.7% |
| –One Parent Family | 4.9% | 11.1% | 11.7% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Currently Married | 67.3% | 46.5% | 47.4% |
| Never Married | 25.0% | 36.5% | 34.6% |
Local enrollment in educational programs is high, with 33.4% of the population participating in formal study. This student cohort comprises 12.5% in primary school, 12.3% in secondary school, and 3.8% enrolled in higher education programs.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 27.4% | 30.4% | 23.1% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 20.9% | 20.0% | 15.7% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 4.2% | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| –Certificate | 25.0% | 22.0% | 26.8% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 36.3% | 36.8% | 40.1% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 11,054 | 79 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 4,176,099 | 30,436 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,001 | 991 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 91 | 100 | 45 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
6.4km · score 43
Hospital
18km · score 61
Shopping Centre
7.4km · score 62
Banks
9.5km · score 38
Pharmacy
5.8km · score 38
Fitness Centre
6.6km · score 60
Schools
5.2km · score 29
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 55.2% | 55.7% | 51.5% |
| Need for Assistance | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 72.4% | 69.8% | 65.3% |
| One Long Term Condition | 19.8% | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| –Arthritis | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| –Asthma | 8.9% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
| –Cancer | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| –Heart Disease | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 6.1% | 8.0% | 9.8% |
| –Stroke | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Other Condition | 6.3% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 9.6% | 29.3% | 16.1% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 70.7% | 83.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 95.0% | 83.8% | 87.3% |
| Speak English Only | 96.4% | 76.4% | 89.1% |
| Speak Other Language | 3.6% | 23.6% | 10.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.4% | 2.6% | 1.0% |
| –Christianity | 73.2% | 47.5% | 58.8% |
| –Hinduism | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| –Islam | 0.2% | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| –No Religion | 25.4% | 41.6% | 35.0% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Hodgson Vale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 39 | 38 | 37 |
| Largest Age Group | 45 to 54 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 20.1% | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 64.7% | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Seniors (65+) | 15.2% | 17.8% | 19.2% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 27.0% | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 55.0% | 55.0% | 60.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Hodgson Vale currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. With projected population growth of 12.2% between now and 2041, and 25.6% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are high female labour force participation of 68.7%, as well as upper quartile employment and income performance.
Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
7 school catchments intersect Hodgson Vale (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 6,556 children aged under 5 reside, served by 4,284 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.5 children per place, with significant variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Hodgson Vale and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts