Koongal (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new address points validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Koongal stands at approximately 4,384 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 132 individuals (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 4,252 people were recorded. This shift is determined from the resident count of 4,384, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data and a further 50 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,217 persons per square kilometer, a figure that exceeds the typical level observed across locations evaluated nationally by Districts. Inward overseas migration was the primary driver of growth locally, accounting for about 53.0% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes.

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Koongal possesses a workforce distributed between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a notable presence in essential service sectors and an unemployment rate of 5.9%, according to aggregated statistical data from Districts. In March 2026, there were 2,200 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.0% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while workforce participation was relatively typical at 66.6% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicated that a minimal 3.5% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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Compiled postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Koongal recorded a median income of $49,318 and an average income of $58,207. These statistics are below the national average and compare to regional Queensland figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would stand at roughly $54,921 for the median and $64,819 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Koongal are modest, placing between the 21st and 31st percentiles. Income distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 31.8% of the population (1,394 individuals), which is closely aligned with the metro-wide average of in this band. Financial pressure from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the nd percentile.

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According to the most recent Census, the housing mix in Koongal consisted of 87.5% separate houses and 12.6% alternative housing styles such as semi-detached properties, units, or other dwelling types, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Koongal trailed the regional average at 27.4%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (35.3%) or occupied by tenants (37.3%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent was $260, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Koongal are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are well below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 66.9%, consisting of couples with children at 26.5%, couples without children at 23.8%, and single parents at 15.7%. The remaining 33.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.9% and group living situations accounting for 4.6%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the average across Regional Qld.

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The locality presents lower levels of formal qualifications, with university graduation rates of 11.4% falling well short of the national average of 30.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a potential target for educational investment. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational training is common, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificate qualifications at 31.2%.

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Notable health concerns exist throughout Koongal, based on Districts' analysis of local mortality statistics and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~2,203 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Koongal exhibits lower levels of ethnic diversity compared to wider averages, with citizens making up 85.2% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 86.4%, and English being the sole language spoken at home for 88.7% of residents. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 50.7% of the community in Koongal, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 35 years in Koongal is much lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly below the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age range (14.7% of the population) and a smaller proportion in the 75 - 84 age range (4.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.2% to 9.1% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.5% to 13.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 17% ( people) to reach from while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Koongal currently has an estimated 302 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 177 children aged 0-2 and 118 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 337 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 465. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.5 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. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.