Wamuran (Qld)

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Wamuran's population is estimated at approximately 3,444 as of May 2026, calculated from ABS population statistics and address validations conducted by Districts. Compared to the 2021 Census population of 3,374 people, this represents an addition of 70 residents, which is a growth rate of 2.1%. The revised figures stem from Districts' evaluation of the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data alongside 9 validated new addresses registered since the census. The local density stands at 52 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The main driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 83.0% of the gains, though natural increase and interstate migration also contributed positively.

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The local workforce is evenly distributed between manual and professional occupations, with a notable concentration of workers in the construction sector. The unemployment rate is low at 1.8%, and jobs grew by an estimated 3.8% over the year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,975, and the local unemployment rate was 2.5% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%. Labor force participation matches the Brisbane metropolitan rate of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that 17.4% of residents worked from home, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics for the financial year 2023 show a median income of $49,404 and an average of $60,963 in the suburb of Wamuran. These figures are below the national averages and the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $55,016 for the median and $67,888 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income ranked in the 72nd percentile at $2,105 weekly, while individual income was in the 43rd percentile. The primary weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 34.4% of households (1,184 people), compared to across the wider region. High-income households earning over weekly make up of the total. After housing expenses, households retain of their income, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the th decile.

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At the most recent Census, detached houses accounted for 99.3% of dwellings in the suburb of Wamuran, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing forms making up 0.7%, compared to Brisbane's metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership reached 38.2%, with mortgaged homes making up 50.4% and rental properties representing 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, which is higher than the Brisbane metropolitan median of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $345, which is lower than the Brisbane metropolitan median of $380 and the national median of $375.

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Families make up 85.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 42.1%, couples without children at 33.8%, and single-parent households at 8.6%. Non-family households represent 15.0% of the total, with single-person households at 11.8% and group households at 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The proportion of residents with a university qualification stands at 16.6%, which is below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is common, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 32.5%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Wamuran consist of 8 active bus stops. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which run a combined total of 32 weekly trips. Accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 876 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, with 91% of commuters traveling by car and 6% walking. Average vehicle ownership is high at 2.4 cars per household. Census figures from 2021 show that 17.4% of residents worked from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic conditions.

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Local health trends match national benchmarks, with average rates of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of the population (~1,768 people), which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%.

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The suburb of Wamuran has lower levels of cultural diversity than the regional average, with citizens representing 88.8% of the population, Australian-born residents making up 84.5%, and English-only speakers at home accounting for 95.4%. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.2% of residents, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Wamuran is 43 years, which is older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 15.2% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is lower at 8.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.8% to 8.0% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.6% to 14.1%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.6% to 10.6%, and the 25 to group fell from to . By demographic models suggest the to group will expand by ( people), rising from to .

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Wamuran currently has an estimated 161 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 92 children aged 0-2 and 61 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 45% by 2041 (to approximately 233 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 295. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally).