Warwick (Qld)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region and subsequent address checks by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Warwick (Qld) has a resident count of approximately 12,880 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 586 residents (4.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,294 individuals. The estimate builds upon a baseline of 12,691 residents determined by Districts from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 174 validated new addresses recorded after the census. The local density stands at 438 persons per square kilometer, indicating low congestion and room for expansion. The 4.8% growth rate in the suburb of Warwick (Qld) since the census is just 0.2 percentage points below the SA4 region (5.0%), showing healthy local demand. Most of this growth was driven by net interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the population increase in recent times.

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The local labor market presents a mix of office-based and manual roles alongside a solid footprint in essential services, with joblessness standing at 5.4% and overall employment numbers remaining steady over the year. In March 2026, working residents numbered 5,579, though the local unemployment rate exceeds the Regional Qld average of 3.9% by 1.5 percentage points. Participation in the workforce is relatively low at 55.3%, compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 5.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Income levels in the suburb of Warwick are lower than national benchmarks, according to aggregated ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in the suburb recorded a median income of $41,994 and an average income of $48,651, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated values for March 2026 are approximately $46,765 for the median and $54,178 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket locally is $400 - 799, containing 30.4% of the population (3,915 residents), whereas the dominant bracket regionally is - at . Affordability is a major challenge, with residents retaining only of their income, which sits at the th percentile.

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The local housing stock at the last census consisted of 85.1% standalone houses and 15.0% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. The home ownership rate was notably high at 37.1%, with the rest of the occupied dwellings split between mortgaged homes (26.3%) and rental properties (36.7%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were $1,170, and median weekly rent was $260, which are lower than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, these local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 62.7% of households, consisting of couples with children at 19.5%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single-parent households at 13.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.3% of homes, which includes single-person households at 34.7% and group homes at 2.7%. The typical household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Local education levels are relatively low, with 13.1% of the population holding a university degree compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 9.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 38.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 30.3%.

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Public transport services in Warwick include 69 active transit stops, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 5 different routes, offering a total of 140 passenger trips per week. Access to transport is good, with typical residences situated 289 meters from the nearest stop. The area is largely residential, meaning many workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 92% and walking accounting for 5%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.2 per household, which is lower than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 5.6% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health assessments indicate notable challenges in the community, particularly regarding mortality rates and the frequency of chronic illnesses across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 46% of the population (~5,986 people) covered, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the area is lower than average, with citizens making up 90.1% of the population, 90.4% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 62.2% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 45, the population of Warwick is older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The age structure features a high proportion of people aged 75 - 84 (10.6%), while the 45 - 54 bracket is relatively small (9.5%) compared to the wider region. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 rose from 9.1% to 10.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 9.4% to 10.6%, whereas the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.0% to 9.5%. Projections to 2041 suggest the local age profile will continue to age, led by a increase in the + cohort (rising from to a gain of people). Combined cohorts aged and over are expected to make up of total population growth, while the to and to age groups are projected to contract.

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Warwick currently has an estimated 785 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 452 children aged 0-2 and 301 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 864 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,218. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.6 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.