Oonoonba (Qld)

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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the broader zone, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, Oonoonba's population is estimated at around 2,194 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 144 people (7.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,050 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,194, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 16 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 853 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by Districts. Over the past decade, Oonoonba has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 3.1% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 46.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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Oonoonba has a workforce characterized by strong representation in key essential services, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% based on aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,322 working residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.3% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while workforce participation stands well above the norm at 70.9% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates a low 4.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer income in Oonoonba is higher than the national average, according to aggregate ATO records for financial year 2023. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $59,732 and an average income of $70,261, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,518 for the median and $78,243 for the average as of March 2026. Census data places individual income in the 71st percentile ($931 weekly) and household income in the 36th percentile. The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, containing 37.6% of residents (824 people), which closely aligns with the regional proportion of . Home affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, ranking in the th percentile.

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Housing types in Oonoonba at the time of the Census consisted of 73.9% standalone houses and 26.1% other housing styles (such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Oonoonba trailed the regional benchmark, standing at 17.6%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (29.6%) or rented (52.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,430 was below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $320 compared to $345 regionally. Compared nationally, Oonoonba's mortgage repayments are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 54.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (14.4%), couples without children (26.7%), and single-parent households (11.7%). The remaining 45.8% are non-family households, which are dominated by people living alone (37.9%) and group households (7.1%). The median household size of 2.1 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Oonoonba is below the regional benchmark, with 22.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference highlights scope for further educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate credentials (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificate-level qualifications (29.2%).

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Public transport links include 6 active stops within Oonoonba, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 routes, which run a total of 72 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is moderate, with residents living an average of 440 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area, and private vehicles remain the primary transit mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of residents work from home, sitting at 4.4% (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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Health indicators show that Oonoonba faces notable difficulties, according to mortality and chronic disease data, with several conditions impacting both older and younger demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 55% of the population (~1,207 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld.

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Cultural diversity is below average, with citizens making up 86.9% of the population, 86.9% born in Australia, and 91.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.3% of local residents. The most pronounced overrepresentation is among adherents of Judaism, who make up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 30 years in Oonoonba is much lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, Oonoonba has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (24.0%) but a smaller proportion aged 5 - 14 (6.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also well above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 22.0% to 24.0% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 6.5% to 8.1%. Meanwhile, the 5 to cohort declined from to , and the to group dropped from to . Demographic projections for indicate substantial changes, with the to age group projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach whereas the to cohort is expected to see minimal growth of ( people).

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Oonoonba currently has an estimated 109 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 69 children aged 0-2 and 46 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 138 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 190. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.6 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.