Urraween (Qld)

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According to assessments of ABS demographic releases for the broader zone, coupled with fresh addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Urraween has an estimated population of approximately 8,332 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 381 individuals (4.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,951 individuals. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 8,332, calculated by Districts through analyzing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) along with 143 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population level yields a density ratio of 1,116 persons per square kilometer, which aligns relatively closely with average benchmarks recorded across areas monitored by Districts. Throughout the past decade, the suburb of Urraween has exhibited stable expansion trends with a 1.9% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA4 region. Population expansion in the locality was majorly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 84.0% of the aggregate demographic increase during recent timeframes.

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The suburb of Urraween features a qualified workforce with strong representation in essential services fields, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 4.7% estimated growth in employment over the last year, compiled by Districts from statistical area statistics. In March 2026, 3,005 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the 3.9% rate in Regional Qld, while workforce participation is notably lower (42.4% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census returns indicate that a low 5.4% of residents worked from home, though the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest postcode level ATO figures released by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Urraween's median taxpayer income stands at $42,071, with an average of $52,894. This sits below national averages, and compares to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate figures of approximately $46,850 (median) and $58,903 (average) as of March 2026. Census records show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Urraween all sit between the 5th and 6th percentiles across Australia. Income categorization shows that 30.9% of the population (2,574 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 bracket, differing from the broader region where the - category is most common at . Housing affordability strain is significant, with only of income remaining, placing it in the th percentile.

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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Urraween, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% alternative dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings in Regional Qld. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Urraween was considerably higher than in Regional Qld at 53.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (23.8%) or renters (22.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,500, whereas the median weekly rent was logged at $380, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Urraween are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are above the national average of $375.

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Family households make up the majority at 71.1% of all households, consisting of 19.8% couples with offspring, 39.8% couples without offspring, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.9%, with single person households representing 26.0% and shared households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The area experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (17.1%) tracking well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (28.6%).

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Public transport analysis indicates 19 active stops are running within the suburb of Urraween, consisting of a combination of buses. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which combine to deliver 529 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally positioned 381 meters from the closest transport option. As a mostly residential location, the majority of residents travel outward to work, and the private car is the main transport mode at 95%. Car ownership averages 1.1 per household, which sits below the regional average. A relatively low 5.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 circumstances).

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Health statistics show substantial difficulties in the suburb of Urraween, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with several medical conditions exerting notable impacts on younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the total population (~4,012 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Urraween exhibits higher than average cultural diversity, with 9.0% of residents using a language other than English at home and 24.1% born overseas. The primary religion in the suburb of Urraween is Christianity, representing 55.1% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 55, the suburb of Urraween is significantly older than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and substantially above the national average of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Urraween has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (8.1%). This concentration of 75 - 84 year-olds is well above the national level of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 16.0% to 17.8% of the population, while the 85+ bracket rose from 5.9% to 7.0%. In contrast, the 65 to group dropped from to and the to cohort declined from to . Looking forward to demographic projections indicate major changes in the age distribution of the suburb of Urraween. Leading this transition, the + cohort is projected to expand by ( people), rising to from . This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged + accounting for of the projected growth. Conversely, both the to and to brackets will experience a decline in numbers.

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Urraween currently has an estimated 316 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 229 children aged 0-2 and 153 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 349 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 694. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.