Wongawallan (Qld)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Wongawallan has an estimated population of 1,541 in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census population of 1,415, this indicates an expansion of 126 residents (8.9%). Districts deduced this adjustment by examining the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating 6 validated new addresses established after the Census. This population translates to a density of 47 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of personal space. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Wongawallan has shown steady expansion with a 1.8% compound annual growth rate, faster than the Rest of Qld. Recent population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 46.0% of the growth, though all contributors like interstate migration and natural growth remained positive.

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The suburb of Wongawallan features a skilled workforce, with building and construction jobs particularly well-represented. The area has an unemployment rate of only 3.7% and experienced an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.8%, based on Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 840 employed residents, with the jobless rate tracking 0.2% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force is typical, at 68.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.5% of workers worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the income levels in the suburb of Wongawallan are below the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $50,803 and the average income is $60,581, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $56,574 for the median and $67,463 for the average. Census records show household incomes are exceptionally high, placing in the 87th percentile with a weekly median of $2,383. In terms of earnings, 36.2% of residents (557 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional share of 31.7% in this bracket. The large share of high earners ( making over /week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the suburb of Wongawallan. High housing expenses consume of income, but strong wages ensure disposable income remains in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Wongawallan consisted of 98.6% standalone houses and 1.4% other dwelling types like semi-detached homes or apartments, compared to Regional Qld where standalone houses made up 76.4% and other options made up 23.6%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Wongawallan were slightly below the regional benchmark at 31.1%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (62.0%) or rented (6.9%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $2,350 was considerably higher than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $420 exceeded the regional average of $345. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Wongawallan are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.5%, which includes couples with children at 48.0%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parents at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.5%, consisting of single-person households at 9.9% and group living situations at 3.5%. The typical household size is 3.1 occupants, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Qualifications in the suburb of Wongawallan are lower than regional averages, with 24.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This indicates potential for future academic and skills growth. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (31.2%).

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The suburb of Wongawallan displays positive health trends, according to Districts evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is on the lower side, held by approximately 51% of residents (~789 people).

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The suburb of Wongawallan shows similar levels of cultural diversity to the surrounding region. Citizens make up 83.7% of the population, 74.9% were born within Australia, and 93.7% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.7% of the population in the suburb of Wongawallan, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 43 years, the suburb of Wongawallan has an older population than the Regional Qld average of 41 and is also older than the national median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 demographic is highly represented at 18.0% compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 7.7%. This concentration of 45 - 54 year olds is much higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.3% to 13.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 3.1% to 4.2%. Conversely, the 5 to group decreased from to . Projections suggest the age structure in the suburb of Wongawallan will change notably by . The to cohort is projected to grow the most, increasing by or residents to reach a total of while the to group is expected to decrease by residents.

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Wongawallan currently has an estimated 72 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 57 children aged 0-2 and 38 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 86 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 188. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.