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Rest of Qld / Townsville
$455
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+2.2%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
4,647
People
17 Jul 2026
+5.9%
Growth since 2021
Census
9
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL33172How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 33172.
4,647
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 4,389 people
2.93 km²
Land area
1,586 /km²
Density
6.7%
Unemployment
The suburb of Wulguru is located 1,102 kilometers northwest from the Brisbane CBD. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at approximately 4,647 people, representing a 5.9% growth rate since the 2021 Census when the population was recorded at 4,389 residents. This increase of 258 people is calculated using yearly ABS SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address data. The local demographic has a fairly standard age profile, though education levels are typically lower and household incomes fall into the lower quartile. The suburb of Wulguru has an average number of children per family, and the current population trends show limited expansion patterns. From an economic and infrastructure perspective, the suburb of Wulguru is characterized by a severely limited supply of dwellings, affordable housing options, and strong employment forecasts for local industries. Key areas of employment include public administration, logistics, and transportation. Market demand is expected to be supported by substantial planned spending on local infrastructure and major projects. Qualitatively, the Wulguru - Roseneath area in Queensland offers a tranquil living environment with tree-lined streets, parks, and natural green spaces, alongside essential amenities such as medical facilities, retail centers, and schools.
Estimated residents are up from 4,389 at the 2021 Census — a change of 258 people, or 5.9%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 63 residents by 2041 — growth of 1.4% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Wulguru, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 81st percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.1% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Wulguru ranks in the 23rd percentile nationally for income (score 2.3/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Wulguru ranks in the 14th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 1.4/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Limited public transport access
Wulguru ranks in the 27th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2.7/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Lower education outcomes
Wulguru ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for education (score 0.7/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Elevated unemployment
Unemployment in Wulguru is 6.7%.
Higher unemployment increases tenancy risk and can weigh on rental demand and price growth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Wulguru. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Wulguru is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Residential building activity is exceptionally low in the suburb of Wulguru, with fewer than natural number dwelling approvals registered annually, amounting to a minimal number over the preceding five years. Such restricted development is typical of rural environments where local housing demand is small and infrastructure limits construction. Due to the very small sample size, minor changes in individual construction projects can greatly alter year-on-year statistics.
Building activity in the suburb of Wulguru is substantially lower than in the Rest of Qld and remains far below national averages.
Districts' assessment of the Townsville LGA register has identified 4 substantial development applications lodged in Wulguru over the past 5 years. Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. All four remain in the pipeline.
4 applications in the profile extract.
Census Housing Stock by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 0 | 185,138 | 917 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 0 | 184,871 | 1,021 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 0/0.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 546/89.2% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 66/10.8% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 0 | 188,882 | 828 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 0 | 944,410 | 4,140 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0 | 6.5 | 3.8 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 0 | 7.2 | 4.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 0 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Persons per Approval | 0 | 158 | 281 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 0 | 342 | 281 |
| Commercial Development Value | 0 | 105,080,908 | 722,505 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 7 | 100 | 88 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Wulguru has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure updates, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. Districts has tracked 5 projects likely to influence the area. High-impact developments include the SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, Iluka, the Kirwan Health Campus Expansion, and the Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
ProposedMasterplanned residential community to be delivered over 10 stages in Wulguru, Townsville. Promoted by PointCorp as large, mostly level lots with ocean views in proximity to Townsville CBD, hospital, ADF base, and James Cook University.
Energy
ConstructionRenewable hydrogen production and refuelling hub at the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery precinct featuring a 1 MW PEM electrolyser powered by the co-located Sun Metals Solar Farm, with compression, storage and dispensing infrastructure to supply Ark Energy/Townsville Logistics heavy vehicles and third-party users (up to ~155,000 kg p.a.).
Source 1 for SunHQ Hydrogen Hub (opens in new tab)Source 2 for SunHQ Hydrogen Hub (opens in new tab)
Manufacturing
Dev. ApprovalMulti-stage expansion of Wulguru Group's 17 hectare Stuart manufacturing and engineering facility. Stage 1, including an 8,500 sqm heavy fabrication workshop, 2,000 sqm paint and blast facility and new head office, was completed in 2025. Stage 2 has development approval and will deliver rail wagon maintenance, locomotive maintenance, rail wheel workshop and rolling stock paint and blast facilities. The balance of the site is currently being developed with operations targeted during 2027.
Source 1 for Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion (opens in new tab)
Science & Research
ConstructionAustralian-first critical minerals processing test facility being developed by the Queensland Government at Cleveland Bay Industrial Park, Townsville. The facility will enable demonstration-scale processing trials, initially for vanadium with future capability for cobalt, rare earth elements and other critical minerals. Construction and commissioning are progressing with Sedgman as managing contractor, with opening targeted for late 2026.
Source 1 for Queensland Resources Common User Facility (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Queensland Resources Common User Facility (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ApprovedLarge-scale Build-To-Rent (BTR) project at Fairfield & Co, comprising two 12-storey apartment towers with 294 apartments and ground floor retail/commercial spaces. GEON plans North Queensland's first build-to-rent development featuring two towers, 294 apartments, and retail spaces at Fairfield & Co site. Part of the $125 million mixed-use Fairfield & Co precinct. Has received formal development approval from Townsville City Council.
Source for GEON Build-to-Rent at Fairfield & Co (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Wulguru (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$560,000
House · 3 bed · 809m² land
Listed 7 Aug 2026
$949,000
House · 5 bed · 607m² land
Listed 28 Aug 2026
$599,000
Land · 0 bed · 54,080m² land
Listed 24 Aug 2026
$500,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 728m² land
Listed 28 Oct 2025
$557,000
House For Sale · 3 bed
Listed 23 Mar 2026
$600,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 1,012m² land
Listed 7 May 2026
$800,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 607m² land
Listed 12 May 2026
$700,000
House For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 26 Aug 2026
$585,000
House · 3 bed · 1,012m² land
Listed 12 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 40 in 2026 · 221 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Wulguru with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wulguru | — | 4,647 | — | — | — |
| Idalia | 2.6 km | 4,871 | — | — | — |
| Murray | 2.6 km | 1,739 | — | — | — |
| Stuart (Qld) | 2.9 km | 1,607 | — | — | — |
| Oonoonba | 3.6 km | 2,251 | — | — | — |
| Rosslea | 3.8 km | 2,055 | — | — | — |
| Annandale (Qld) | 3.9 km | 8,614 | — | — | — |
| Mundingburra | 4.8 km | 3,623 | — | — | — |
| Hermit Park | 5.1 km | 3,637 | — | — | — |
| Railway Estate | 5.7 km | 3,013 | — | — | — |
| Pimlico (Qld) | 5.8 km | 2,573 | — | — | — |
| Aitkenvale | 5.9 km | 4,889 | — | — | — |
| Gulliver | 6.5 km | 3,005 | — | — | — |
| Currajong | 6.9 km | 2,610 | — | — | — |
| South Townsville | 7.1 km | 2,581 | — | — | — |
| Cranbrook (Qld) | 7.2 km | 6,075 | — | — | — |
| West End (Townsville - Qld) | 7.3 km | 4,074 | — | — | — |
| Vincent | 7.3 km | 2,274 | — | — | — |
| Douglas (Townsville - Qld) | 7.5 km | 8,214 | — | — | — |
| Townsville City | 7.7 km | 3,147 | — | — | — |
| Heatley | 7.8 km | 4,001 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Severely limited dwelling supply
Affordable housing options
High industry employment forecasts
Notable public administration employment base
Elevated logistics and transport employment
Above-average children per family
Population Growth
0.3
Density
6.2
Development Activity
0.7
Employment Drivers
1.4
Infrastructure Drivers
8.1
Education
0.7
Amenities
6.9
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Wulguru has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by Districts
Detail
According to census updates from the ABS for the region and new home addresses verified by Districts, the suburb of Wulguru has an estimated population of 4,647 in May 2026. This represents a 5.9% expansion (an increase of 258 individuals) since the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 4,389. This calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 4,644 determined by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, combined with 2 verified new addresses added since the census. The suburb of Wulguru has a density of 1,586 individuals per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density of locations analyzed by Districts. The census-to-date growth rate of 5.9% is within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA4 region's rate of 7.1%, showcasing positive growth trends. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 48.0% of the recent population gains, though interstate migration and overseas migration also made positive contributions.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment drivers in Wulguru are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia
Detail
The suburb of Wulguru features a diverse workforce containing both blue-collar and white-collar workers, with a strong presence in essential services. Based on aggregated statistics, the unemployment rate stands at 6.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,992, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.8% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%. Participation in the labor force is also notably lower at 55.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 4.6% of the workforce worked from home, a figure that may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Public administration & safety is a key local specialty, employing residents at a rate times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ only of the local workforce, compared to across Regional Qld. The comparison between the census working population and resident numbers suggests local job opportunities are somewhat limited within this residential community.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by Districts
Detail
According to the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Wulguru is $47,927, with an average income of $56,374. These figures are below the national benchmark, and compare to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures for March 2026 would be approximately $53,372 for the median and $62,778 for the average. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and individual incomes in the area modestly, falling between the 32nd and 38th percentiles. In terms of distribution, 33.4% of the population (1,552 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the regional rate of . Discretionary income remaining after housing costs accounts for of total earnings.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wulguru is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Wulguru consisted of 89.3% standalone houses and 10.7% other housing formats, such as multi-dwelling units and semi-detached properties, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates align closely with the regional average at 33.6%, while mortgaged properties account for 35.8% and rental agreements cover 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655. The median weekly rent was recorded at $290, compared to $345 regionally. Locally, these monthly mortgage costs are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are similarly below the Australian figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wulguru has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 69.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 24.7%, couples without children at 28.4%, and single-parent households at 14.7%. The remaining 30.9% are non-family households, including single-person households at 27.5% and group share houses at 3.5%. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wulguru faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Educational outcomes show lower levels of tertiary attainment, with university qualification rates at 14.1% compared to 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.1% of residents, while graduate diplomas and postgraduate degrees are held by 2.4% and 1.6% respectively. Vocational qualifications are common, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 29.4%.
Enrolment in education is strong, with 27.3% of the population participating in formal study. This comprises in primary schools, in secondary schools, and in higher education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
1.5km · score 70
Child Care
860m · score 74
GP
2.0km · score 64
Government Services
27km · score 74
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Wulguru includes 22 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which provide a total of 166 passenger trips each week. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 229 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Wulguru is predominantly residential, and most workers commute to outer areas, with private vehicles being the primary choice for 95% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. A low 4.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit services average 23 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly weekly services at each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Wulguru is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Health indicators point to notable challenges in the suburb of Wulguru based on mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which are prevalent across various age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~2,302 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.
Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 10.1% and 9.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.4% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health issues are also elevated among working-age residents. Individuals aged and over make up of the population ( people), which is higher than the regional benchmark of . Senior citizens' health profiles present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wulguru is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity is relatively low in the suburb of Wulguru, where citizens comprise 90.4% of the population, 90.2% of residents were born in Australia, and 95.9% speak only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 53.5% of the local population, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld.
The three largest ancestral backgrounds represented in the suburb of Wulguru are Australian at 29.0%, English at 28.9%, and Irish at 9.2%. Notable demographic differences exist for other ethnicities: Australian Aboriginal residents represent 6.7% of the population (compared to regionally), Russian ancestry is at (compared to regionally), and Scottish ancestry is at (compared to regionally).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Wulguru's median age exceeds the national pattern
Detail
The median age in the suburb of Wulguru is 42 years, which is similar to the Regional Qld average of 41 and above the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is over-represented locally at 14.1%, while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 11.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 rose from 11.6% to 13.1%, and those aged 75 to 84 increased from 6.9% to 8.0%. In contrast, the 15 to 24 age bracket shrank from 12.4% to 11.1%. Demographic projections to 2041 indicate significant changes, with the + cohort expected to grow by individuals (), rising from to . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged + accounting for of total growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Wulguru was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as long day care is well-supplied while out of school hours care appears more constrained.
Detail
Wulguru currently has an estimated 260 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 122 children aged 0-2 and 80 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 278 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 330. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
2.7
Income
2.3
Age
6.7
Household Composition
4.1
Housing
7.3
Cultural Diversity
1.4
Health
1.7
Housing Cost
2.0
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) are utilized for each SA2 area. Where these are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used instead. Because the state-level projections lack age breakdown details, Districts applies age cohort distribution ratios from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using a 2022 baseline). Based on these collective SA2 projections, the area is anticipated to experience growth in the lower quartile of non-metropolitan Australia, adding 66 residents by 2041, which represents a total increase of 1.4% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 4,647 | 2,855,561 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 5.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 4,389 | 2,615,036 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 48.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 45.0% | 56.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 7.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 1.4% | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 1,586 | 1 | 3 |
Data from the ABS and SALM compiled by Districts shows that during the year leading to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future employment trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate potential growth. While national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these rates to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this simple weighting does not account for specific local population projections.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,992 | 14,651,372 | 100,572 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 14.6% | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| –Public Administration & Safety | 11.4% | 6.9% | 13.0% |
| –Retail Trade | 11.1% | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Labour Force | 2,135 | 15,298,546 | 105,968 |
| Participation Rate | 55.1% | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Working from Home | 4.6% | 23.9% | 5.7% |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -2.9% | 1.5% | -2.3% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.1% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 14 | 100 | 28 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 53,372 | 63,628 | 66,633 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 62,778 | 81,777 | 77,654 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 47,927 | 57,137 | 59,836 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 56,374 | 73,435 | 69,732 |
| Median Household Income | 1,446 | 1,746 | 1,701 |
| –$0 to 399 | 138 (7.6%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 4,453 (5.9%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 335 (18.4%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 12,000 (15.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 469 (25.8%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 17,207 (22.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 607 (33.4%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 26,415 (35.0%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 156 (8.6%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 8,377 (11.1%) |
| –$4,000+ | 111 (6.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 7,019 (9.3%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,816 | 2,120 | 2,082 |
| –$0 to 399 | 49 (3.9%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 1,467 (2.8%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 141 (11.2%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 5,397 (10.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 311 (24.8%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 11,004 (21.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 518 (41.3%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 21,117 (40.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 139 (11.1%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 7,546 (14.4%) |
| –$4,000+ | 97 (7.7%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 5,921 (11.3%) |
| Median Personal Income | 747 | 805 | 864 |
| –$0 to 399 | 1,230 (26.5%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 50,165 (24.1%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 1,221 (26.3%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 47,667 (22.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 1,342 (28.9%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 59,949 (28.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 785 (16.9%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 43,504 (20.9%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 32 (0.7%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 2,914 (1.4%) |
| –$3,500+ | 37 (0.8%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 3,955 (1.9%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 26.0% | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 14.7% | 24.4% | 20.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 5,415 | 6,376 | 6,314 |
| SEIFA Score | 2.7 | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Wulguru at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$455/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+2.2%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 2.2% year on year to $455/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $290/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,721 | 9,275,218 | 69,911 |
| –Owned Outright | 33.6% | 32.1% | 25.5% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 35.8% | 36.2% | 36.9% |
| –Rented | 30.7% | 31.7% | 37.6% |
| –Detached Houses | 89.3% | 72.5% | 81.3% |
| –Semi-Detached | 3.7% | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| –Apartments | 5.2% | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| –Other Dwellings | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,300 | 1,863 | 1,517 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 290 | 375 | 305 |
| –$0-149/wk | 11.2% | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| –$150-349/wk | 65.5% | 33.4% | 56.5% |
| –$350-649/wk | 22.2% | 50.9% | 35.6% |
| –$650-949/wk | 1.1% | 6.6% | 0.8% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 851 | 1,189 | 1,056 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 20.7% | 24.6% | 20.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 20.1% | 21.5% | 17.9% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,816 | 10,142,077 | 75,471 |
| Median Household Size | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,715 | 9,275,217 | 69,911 |
| –Lone Person Households | 27.5% | 25.6% | 26.1% |
| –Group Households | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 69.1% | 70.5% | 69.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 24.7% | 31.4% | 28.0% |
| –Couple No Children | 28.4% | 26.8% | 27.4% |
| –One Parent Family | 14.7% | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Currently Married | 41.0% | 46.5% | 40.7% |
| Never Married | 37.9% | 36.5% | 41.7% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 14.1% | 30.4% | 21.7% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 10.1% | 20.0% | 15.2% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 1.6% | 7.6% | 4.2% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 9.0% | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| –Certificate | 29.4% | 22.0% | 28.7% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 47.6% | 36.8% | 39.8% |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 11,054 | 75 |
| Total School Attendance | 191 | 4,176,099 | 34,614 |
| ICSEA Score | 841 | 1,001 | 944 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 7 | 100 | 31 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wulguru State School | Primary | 191 | 841 | 0.62 |
| 2 | Enkindle Village School - Wulguru Campus | Combined | n.a | n.a | 0.93 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
5.0km · score 45
Hospital
27km · score 49
Shopping Centre
4.4km · score 70
Banks
6.5km · score 45
Pharmacy
1.8km · score 68
Fitness Centre
2.0km · score 81
Schools
1.0km · score 72
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 22 | 171,981 | 689 |
| Routes | 2 | 12,966 | 18 |
| Weekly Trips | 166 | 1,140,068 | 3,377 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 108 | 235 | 106 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 229 | 7,586 | 1,232 |
| Population per Stop | 205 | 161 | 301 |
| Population per Trip | 27.2 | 24.3 | 61.5 |
| Population per Route | 2,256 | 2,136 | 11,533 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 27 | 100 | 27 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Work from Home | 4.6% | 23.9% | 5.7% |
| Single Mode Commute | 94.0% | 73.8% | 92.9% |
| Two Mode | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 94.6% | 84.1% | 91.8% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| –Bus | 0.7% | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| –Walk | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 49.5% | 55.7% | 53.9% |
| Need for Assistance | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 63.4% | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.3% | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 8.4% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| –Arthritis | 10.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| –Asthma | 6.8% | 7.4% | 7.5% |
| –Cancer | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.9% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| –Stroke | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 7.1% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 9.8% | 29.3% | 15.1% |
| Born in Australia | 90.2% | 70.7% | 84.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% | 83.8% | 86.5% |
| Speak English Only | 95.9% | 76.4% | 91.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 4.1% | 23.6% | 8.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.8% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| –Christianity | 53.5% | 47.5% | 52.7% |
| –Hinduism | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| –Islam | 0.4% | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| –No Religion | 44.6% | 41.6% | 44.3% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Wulguru | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42 | 38 | 36 |
| Largest Age Group | 55 to 64 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 16.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 61.3% | 64.7% | 67.0% |
| Seniors (65+) | 22.0% | 17.8% | 15.2% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 12.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 63.0% | 55.0% | 49.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Wulguru contains 2 Long Day Care centres (149 places) and 1 OSHC facility (30 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Regional Qld average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 1.4 - placing the area among the top 30% nationally for supply per child. With projected population growth of 1.4% between now and 2041, and 6.9% in the under 5 age group in particular, 53 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower quartile employment and income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 4.1 per 100 residents with 191 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally while fees are notably lower than national averages. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
3 school catchments intersect Wulguru (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,734 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,550 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.1 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts