Bucasia
Almost half of Bucasia's homes, 49.8%, have four or more bedrooms, while the suburb's median age is 35, five years below the national figure. With 4,915 residents, household income sits at the 75.2nd percentile and 91.2% of dwellings are separate houses. That combination points to a family-oriented mortgage belt rather than a compact apartment market, because larger detached stock supports households averaging 2.8 people. Compared with nearby Blacks Beach and Eimeo, buyers should focus on lot size, dwelling condition and access differences at the street level, not just suburb labels.
Population
4,915
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,005/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
For buyers, Bucasia suits households seeking detached space: 91.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 49.8% have four or more bedrooms and 38.6% have three bedrooms. The 44.2% mortgage tenure share is higher than outright ownership at 22.9%, so borrowing conditions matter to a large part of the market. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,666 and mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.2% indicate a manageable profile for many existing borrowers, while 32.5% renting adds choice for households not ready to buy. Because no current median sale price is available, compare recent like-for-like sales with nearby Blacks Beach and Eimeo, especially for land size and bedroom count.
For Buyers
For buyers, Bucasia suits households seeking detached space: 91.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 49.8% have four or more bedrooms and 38.6% have three bedrooms. The 44.2% mortgage tenure share is higher than outright ownership at 22.9%, so borrowing conditions matter to a large part of the market. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,666 and mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.2% indicate a manageable profile for many existing borrowers, while 32.5% renting adds choice for households not ready to buy. Because no current median sale price is available, compare recent like-for-like sales with nearby Blacks Beach and Eimeo, especially for land size and bedroom count.
For Investors
Rental demand has a meaningful base, with 32.5% of households renting at a weekly median of $380, while vacancy is 8.8%. The rental share is higher than outright ownership at 22.9%, supporting a sizeable tenant pool, although vacancy still needs close monitoring. Seven development applications in the latest 12 months indicate ongoing small-scale activity, including dual-occupancy proposals, rather than a major construction pipeline. The forecast trend is 1.47% annually, migration is labelled Balanced and gentrification is Not gentrifying with a score of 7. Compared with nearby Blacks Beach or Eimeo, investors should test achievable rent and holding costs property by property because vacancy can soften returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Bucasia
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Bucasia State School
Demographics
Bucasia has a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national comparison, but its trajectory is ageing. Couples with children account for 45.4% of families, compared with 34.9% couples without children, and average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 above national. University attainment is 17.2%, 12.9 percentage points below national, while overseas-born residents are 15.2%, 6.4 points below national. English ancestry is recorded for 2,106 people, followed by Irish at 554 and Scottish at 547; no religion at 2,349 and Christianity at 2,018 are the largest reported affiliations. The mix is more Anglo-leaning and less internationally concentrated than national patterns, while family households help explain demand for larger homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.2%
Houses
4.4%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing defines Bucasia: 91.2% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 1.9% apartments and 4.4% semi-detached homes. The stock is also large by bedroom mix, with 49.8% at four or more bedrooms versus 38.6% at three bedrooms. Tenure is weighted toward mortgages at 44.2%, above outright ownership of 22.9%, while renting accounts for 32.5%. Weekly rent is $380, vacancy is 8.8%, mortgage cost is $1,666 monthly and mortgage-to-income is 19.2%. A suburb-wide sale median is unavailable, so compare Bucasia with nearby Blacks Beach and Eimeo by dwelling age, land size and tenure profile rather than using apartment benchmarks.
Mortgage / mo
$1,666
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $380.
$675
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $675
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$904
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.8%
Unoccupied
160
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.4%
Couples with children
34.9%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
1,343
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 18.0% with 274 workers, followed by mining at 15.6% and 237, construction at 10.2% and 155, education at 9.5% and 144, and retail at 7.4% and 112. Labour force participation is 68.0%, unemployment is 4.1% and full-time employment is 61.7%, giving the suburb a solid working base. Trades are the largest occupation group at 465, ahead of professionals at 360 and machinery and drivers at 311. Bucasia's income result is comparatively strong at the 75.2nd household percentile, but university attainment is 17.2%, 12.9 points below national. This gap helps explain why IER ranks in decile 7 while IEO is in decile 3; IRSD is decile 6 and IRSAD is decile 5, showing resources are higher than education and occupation indicators.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
2,564
Unemployed
105
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.7%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
68.0%
Employed
2,459
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.2%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
15.2%
Dwellings
1,648
Transport to Work
Bucasia is car-dependent: 84.3% of commuters drive, compared with 2.5% using public transport and 1.8% walking or cycling. That pattern matters because daily errands and work trips are less likely to be served by transit. One local school is Bucasia State School, a government school, so families should check enrolment zones and travel times against the exact address rather than infer access from the suburb name. Work-from-home is 4.5%, and the IRSAD decile is 5, with IRSD at 6, placing overall advantage and disadvantage measures around the middle compared with higher-decile areas. For safety, check current police updates, lighting and the specific street before deciding.
Drive
84.3%
Public Transport
2.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
4.5%
Population Forecast
+1.47%/yr
(+97 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than speculative. The forecast trend is 1.47% a year, with migration classified as Balanced, while population change across the wider area is 13.9% over 10 years. The trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share has increased by 4.3 percentage points, while the young share has fallen by 1.7 points. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying with a score of 7, so the outlook is more established than transformational. Affordability improved from 49.3 in 2011 to 40.4 in 2021, but real income growth was -5.9%, which can constrain upgrade capacity. Compared with higher-change growth corridors, Bucasia's momentum is more likely to come from balanced migration and established housing demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+26
Net Internal / yr
+20
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +20% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bucasia compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bucasia a good suburb to live in?
Bucasia can suit households wanting space and a practical car-based lifestyle. Separate houses make up 91.2% of dwellings, 49.8% have four or more bedrooms, and the median age is 35, five years below the national comparison. Public transport use is only 2.5%, so access to a car matters.
What is the median house price in Bucasia?
A current median house price is not available for Bucasia. The suburb is 91.2% separate houses and 49.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms, so buyers should compare recent sales by land size, dwelling age and bedroom count rather than apply an apartment-based benchmark.
What schools are in Bucasia?
Bucasia State School is the local school listed for the suburb and is a government school. Families should confirm the exact catchment, enrolment rules and travel options before signing a contract, because one school location does not establish eligibility for every address. Public transport use is 2.5%, making the trip plan important.
Is Bucasia safe?
For safety, use current police updates and inspect the exact street at different times. Practical checks matter in a car-oriented area where 84.3% drive and only 1.8% walk or cycle. Review lighting, access routes, nearby activity and property security before deciding.
Is Bucasia good for property investment?
Bucasia can suit an investor seeking detached family stock, but returns need careful testing. Renting accounts for 32.5%, weekly rent is $380 and vacancy is 8.8%. Seven development applications were recorded across 12 months, while annual growth is forecast at 1.47% and migration is Balanced. These signals support demand, but do not remove vacancy or maintenance risk.
How is Bucasia's population changing?
Bucasia's wider-area forecast points to 13.9% population change over 10 years and an annual trend of 1.47%, with migration classified as Balanced. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 4.3 percentage points and the young share has fallen 1.7 points. Gentrification is Not gentrifying, with a score of 7.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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