Regency Downs (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside recent address registries verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Regency Downs has an estimated residency of 2,891 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 268 individuals (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,623 individuals. The variation is calculated from a resident base of 2,838, calculated by Districts after reviewing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 79 validated new addresses post-Census. Such population volumes result in a density of 189 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space per individual and capacity for subsequent expansion. The 10.2% expansion rate in the suburb of Regency Downs since the 2021 census outpaced the country's average (9.3%), placing it among the region's expansion leaders. Population expansion in this locality was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 66.0% of cumulative population expansion in recent times, though all indicators including overseas migration and natural growth registered positive gains.

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The suburb of Regency Downs possesses a balanced labor force that includes both professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and production fields heavily represented, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 10.0% over the last year, compiled from statistical area registries by Districts. In March 2026, 1,258 occupants were employed, whilst the unemployment rate was 2.0% higher than the 4.3% rate of Greater Brisbane, and workforce engagement was notably lower (61.9% relative to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records indicate that a modest 9.7% of occupants worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.

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According to the most recent postcode-level ATO registries released by Districts for financial year 2023, the taxpayer median income in the suburb of Regency Downs is $50,952, with an average of $58,137. This sits below the national average, and compares to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $56,740 (median) and $64,741 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household income is situated in the 39th percentile ($1,570 weekly), while individual income sits in the 21st percentile. The statistics show that the weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 38.3% of occupants ( people), mirroring wider patterns in the surrounding region where fall into the same category. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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Residential configurations in the suburb of Regency Downs, recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% houses and none of other styles (duplexes, apartments, or alternative properties), compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Regency Downs matched the Brisbane metro level of 26.6%, with remaining homes being mortgaged (55.6%) or rented (17.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly below the Brisbane metro average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was registered at $368, compared to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. On a national level, home loan payments in the suburb of Regency Downs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 80.7%, which includes 35.8% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent households. Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 19.3%, consisting of single-person households at 16.5% and group living situations at 3.2% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The locality face educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (8.8%) tracking far lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Practical and technical capabilities are highly prevalent, with 49.3% of occupants aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (39.1%).

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Health statistics show substantial difficulties for the suburb of Regency Downs, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, with several health conditions heavily affecting both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage being relatively low at roughly 50% of the community (~1,452 people). This compares to 55.8% throughout Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Regency Downs displays lower than average cultural diversity, with 90.0% of the population holding citizenship, 89.1% born in Australia, and 97.6% using only English in their households. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 51.9% of the population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane.

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At 37 years, the median age in the suburb of Regency Downs closely aligns with the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is very near the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Regency Downs contains a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (13.6%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.7% to 5.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has contracted from 16.8% to 15.7%. Demographic projections suggest that the age structure of the suburb of Regency Downs will change considerably by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the highest projected growth at , adding residents to total whereas the to cohort experiences no growth with a net change of natural language zero new residents.

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Regency Downs currently has an estimated 228 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 100 children aged 0-2 and 67 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 1% by 2041 (to approximately 230 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 296. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.1 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.