Lowood (Qld)

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As of May 2026, the suburb of Lowood is estimated to have a population of approximately 4,375 residents, according to an evaluation of ABS population updates covering the wider region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census. When compared to the 2021 Census which counted 4,082 people, this indicates an expansion of 293 people (7.2%). This shift is calculated from an estimated resident population of 4,343 determined by Districts after studying the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and incorporating an extra 22 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With this population size, the local density ratio stands at 164 persons per square kilometer, highlighting ample spatial availability per individual and potential scope for subsequent development. The suburb of Lowood has achieved 7.2% growth since census, placing it 2.1 percentage points below the national average (9.3%) and indicating solid growth indicators. Although natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively, population expansion was mainly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly of the total demographic growth over recent times.

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The local workforce is evenly distributed between white and blue-collar occupations, featuring a solid presence in industrial and manufacturing jobs, along with an unemployment rate of 8.2% and an annual employment expansion estimated at 10.8% according to aggregated regional statistics. Statistics from March 2026 show 1,728 employed citizens, with an unemployment rate that sits 3.9% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, leaving potential for labor market gains, while workforce participation remains low at 53.5% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that only 8.1% of working locals operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Lowood earn a median income of $44,341 and an average income of $49,927. These figures are below national benchmarks, compared to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates suggest values around $49,378 for the median and $55,599 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal income levels placed the area between the 7th and 10th percentiles nationally. The most common bracket contains 29.3% of residents (1,281 people) earning $800 - 1,499, whereas the - bracket is the regional standard at . Financial pressure from housing costs is substantial, leaving only of income and ranking in the th percentile.

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The housing landscape at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% alternative formats like townhouses or units, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across the Brisbane metro region. Outright home ownership stood at 31.4%, exceeding regional levels, with the rest of the local properties being mortgaged at 32.1% or rented at 36.6%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,300 and the median weekly rent was $295, showing a substantial discount compared to the Brisbane metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380 respectively. On a national level, housing expenses remain highly affordable, with local mortgage payments well below the Australian average of $1,863 and rental costs trailing the national standard of $375.

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Families constitute the main domestic arrangement at 72.3% of households, consisting of 25.4% partners with offspring, 28.3% partners without offspring, and 17.2% single-parent arrangements. The remaining 27.7% are non-family residences, which include single-person homes at 24.8% and shared group houses at 2.8%. The typical occupancy stands at 2.6 people per home, matching the average for Greater Brisbane.

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Acquisition of tertiary degrees is low, with only 8.0% of the population holding university qualifications compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane, highlighting a gap that localized learning programs could address. Among those with university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 5.6%, graduate diplomas make up 1.3%, and postgraduate degrees account for 1.1%. In contrast, vocational and technical expertise is widespread, as 44.7% of residents aged 15+ have earned trade certificates or diplomas, including 9.7% with advanced diplomas and 35.0% holding certificates.

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Transit network tracking shows 2 active transport stops operating within Lowood, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 individual routes, which run a combined total of 16 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is restricted, with a typical distance of 1481 meters to the closest transport option. The area is mostly residential, causing a high proportion of outward commutes, and private cars represent the primary mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle counts average 1.5 per home. Furthermore, a minor share of 8.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which potentially reflects pandemic-era conditions.

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Analysis of chronic illness and mortality rates highlights significant health difficulties within the population, affecting multiple age ranges, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of all inhabitants (~2,055 people). This is below the Greater Brisbane figure of 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The community displays high levels of cultural homogeneity, with 89.1% of residents holding citizenship, 88.4% born within the country, and 96.6% utilizing only English for home communication. The predominant faith is Christianity, followed by 49.1% of the population, compared to a rate of 47.8% registered in Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Lowood features an older population profile than Greater Brisbane, where the average is 36, and slightly exceeds the national standard of 38. Compared to the regional population structure, there is a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (12.7% locally) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (9.6%). Data since the 2021 Census reveals that the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.3% to 8.0%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.0% to 13.1%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort shrank from 15.4% to 13.6%, and the to age segment decreased from to . Projections looking ahead to indicate significant age shifts for the suburb of Lowood. The to demographic is expected to lead these changes with a expansion ( people), growing from to . General aging will persist, with residents aged and older accounting for of the projected population gain, while the to and to groups are expected to face numbers declines.

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Lowood currently has an estimated 244 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 143 children aged 0-2 and 95 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 230 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 465. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.