New Auckland (Qld)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and fresh locations confirmed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of New Auckland has a calculated residency of approximately 5,598 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 332 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 5,266 individuals. This adjustment is derived from the resident figure of 5,589, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data alongside 34 validated new addresses added since the census. The population level equates to a density of 1,525 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical baseline across Australian regions analyzed by Districts. The suburb of New Auckland's 6.3% growth since census remains within 1.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (7.4%), showing robust regional expansion. Local gains were mostly fueled by natural increase, which made up about 41.0% of the total growth, though other factors such as interstate and overseas migration remained positive contributors.

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The suburb of New Auckland possesses a balanced labor force spanning white-collar and blue-collar positions, with prominent representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to Districts regional aggregations. In March 2026, 2,946 residents were employed, representing an unemployment rate 0.7% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while labor force participation was unusually high at 69.6% compared to the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.3%. Census data showed that a minor 4.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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The suburb of New Auckland's income levels rank among the highest in Australia according to ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year. Among local taxpayers, the median income is $64,252 and the average income is $79,425, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $71,551 for the median and $88,448 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal earnings in the suburb of New Auckland near the 62nd percentile nationally. The most common bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 36.4% of residents (2,037 people), which mirrors regional trends where fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume of income, while high earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of New Auckland consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other formats like semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of New Auckland lagged the regional average at 19.8%, with the remaining dwellings split between properties under mortgage (40.4%) and rentals (39.8%). Median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,612 were lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $300 compared to the Regional Qld average of $345. On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of New Auckland are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national average of $375.

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Family households represent the majority at 73.4% of all households, consisting of 34.9% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 12.6% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group living situations at 3.6%. The median household size of 2.7 people is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The local area exhibits educational challenges, as university qualification rates of 15.4% are considerably lower than the national figure of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (35.9%).

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Analysis of public transit indicates 15 active bus stops operating in the suburb of New Auckland. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which combine to offer 215 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 274 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 94% of travelers. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively small 4.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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Health statistics show significant difficulties for the suburb of New Auckland, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal a substantially higher than average rate of common conditions, particularly among older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally common, encompassing approximately 59% of the population (3,284 people) compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

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The suburb of New Auckland displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.5% of the population, 84.5% born in Australia, and 91.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.5% of residents. The most distinct statistical overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 33, the suburb of New Auckland has a younger demographic profile than Regional Qld at 41 and the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is well represented at 15.4% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 7.3%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 group has expanded from 5.4% to 7.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 3.2% to 4.4%. Conversely, children aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 16.2% to 13.6%, and the to group has declined from to . Looking forward to demographic projections indicate shifts in the age profile. Leading these changes, the to age bracket will increase by ( people), growing from to while the to cohort will see a minor increase of ( people).

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New Auckland currently has an estimated 425 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 251 children aged 0-2 and 167 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 33% by 2041 (to approximately 567 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 671. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.