Kallangur
Kallangur stands out as a car-led, detached-home suburb with 74.3% separate houses and only 1.5% apartments, yet renters make up a high 44.1% of households. Compared with North Lakes and Mango Hill, it reads more as an older affordability corridor than a master-planned growth node. The median age is 35, 5.0 years below national, but the forecast trajectory is aging, with senior share up 3.5 points and young share down 1.5 points. This matters because modest incomes, at the 44.3 household income percentile, shape a value-led local profile.
Population
21,761
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,456/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
47
Median House
$436K
Estimated from rent (2025)
For homebuyers, Kallangur is more about usable family housing than prestige pricing: 74.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 22.1% are semi-detached and only 1.5% are apartments. The 3-bedroom format dominates at 56.7%, with 4-plus bedrooms at 29.8%, so upgrader choice is broader than unit choice. Mortgage costs average $1,545 a month and take 24.5% of income, slightly higher than the 24.0% rent burden, which helps explain why the area appeals to budget-conscious buyers.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Kallangur is more about usable family housing than prestige pricing: 74.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 22.1% are semi-detached and only 1.5% are apartments. The 3-bedroom format dominates at 56.7%, with 4-plus bedrooms at 29.8%, so upgrader choice is broader than unit choice. Mortgage costs average $1,545 a month and take 24.5% of income, slightly higher than the 24.0% rent burden, which helps explain why the area appeals to budget-conscious buyers.
For Investors
Investors get a large tenant base, with 44.1% renting compared with 35.0% paying a mortgage and 20.9% owned outright. Median rent is $350 a week, while the 5.2% vacancy rate signals more leasing competition than a very tight market. The demand story is still supported by growth inputs: overseas migration averages 162 people a year vs 12 from internal migration, and 38 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing site churn because smaller lots are being reworked.
Development Activity
Total DAs
80
Last 12 Months
47
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+74.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kallangur iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Pinnacle Academic College
Prep-6 · 109 students
Dakabin State School
Prep-6 · 529 students
Kallangur State School
Prep-6 · 982 students
Demographics
Kallangur's population of 21,761 is relatively young on paper, with a median age of 35, or 5.0 years below national, but its forecast trajectory is aging. University attainment is 17.8%, 12.3 percentage points below national, while overseas-born residents are 20.8%, only 0.8 points below national. English ancestry is the largest count at 9,030, followed by Scottish 2,235 and Irish 2,228; Samoan is the largest listed non-English language group at 121 because migration is present but not dominant.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
74.3%
Houses
22.1%
Townhouse
1.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing mix is strongly ground-oriented: separate houses account for 74.3% of dwellings vs 1.5% apartments, with semi-detached stock at 22.1%. Tenure is unusually rental-heavy for a detached suburb, with 44.1% renting, 35.0% mortgaged and 20.9% owned outright. A current median sale price is not available, so affordability is better read through cashflow: rent is $350 a week, mortgages average $1,545 a month, and housing stress indicators sit below common pressure levels at 24.0% of income for rent and 24.5% for mortgages.
Mortgage / mo
$1,545
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$735
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
447
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.8%
Couples, no children
17,023
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kallangur's workforce is service-heavy because healthcare alone accounts for 21.4% of local workers, ahead of construction at 10.4%, education at 9.3%, retail at 9.3% and public admin at 6.8%. Occupations are broad rather than executive-led, with community and personal service roles at 1,498, clerical and admin at 1,451 and professionals at 1,339. The socio-economic picture ranks below average: IEO is decile 2, IER decile 3, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 2, alongside 8.1% unemployment and 56.3% participation.
Unemployment
10.7%
Labour Force
13,272
Unemployed
1,422
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
27.2%
Participation
56.3%
Employed
8,981
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.8%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
20.8%
Dwellings
8,097
Transport to Work
Daily livability is car-first: 87.0% drive to work, far higher than the 4.6% public transport share and 1.6% walking or cycling share. School choice is compact, with 3 local schools and an ICSEA range from 957 to 1015; the mix includes Independent and Government primary options, led by Pinnacle Academic College at 1015 and the large Kallangur State School at 982 enrolments. IRSAD decile 2 points to below-average advantage, so services and affordability matter more than premium amenity.
Drive
87.0%
Public Transport
4.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.41%/yr
(+332 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than speculative. The trend forecast adds 1.41% a year, or 332 people annually, taking the medium scenario from 24,009 in 2026 to 25,667 in 2031. Migration is led by overseas arrivals at 162 net people a year, much higher than 12 net internal movers, so population gain is less dependent on Brisbane-to-suburb churn. The gentrification score is 7 and the stage is Not gentrifying, while the shift profile is aging, with senior share up 3.5 points and young share down 1.5.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+162
Net Internal / yr
+12
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +20% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kallangur compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kallangur a good suburb to live in?
Kallangur can suit households wanting detached housing and lower day-to-day pressure than premium suburbs. Separate houses are 74.3% of dwellings, 3-bedroom homes are 56.7%, and mortgage costs take 24.5% of income, but car reliance is high at 87.0%.
What is the median house price in Kallangur?
A current median house price is not available in the local price series. For affordability context, median rent is $350 a week, the median monthly mortgage is $1,545, and housing stress measures are 24.0% for renters and 24.5% for mortgage holders.
What schools are in Kallangur?
Kallangur has 3 local schools. Pinnacle Academic College is Independent with ICSEA 1015 and 109 enrolments, while Kallangur State School is Government with ICSEA 957 and 982 enrolments; the local ICSEA range is 957 to 1015.
Is Kallangur safe?
A local crime rate per 1,000 is not available, so buyers should check current Queensland Police updates before committing. For context, Kallangur has 21,761 residents, 3 local schools and an IRSAD decile of 2, meaning conditions differ from higher-decile suburbs.
Is Kallangur good for property investment?
Kallangur has investor appeal through scale rather than scarcity: 44.1% of households rent and median rent is $350 a week. The caution is a 5.2% vacancy rate, which is higher than a very tight rental market, although 38 development applications show ongoing activity.
How is Kallangur's population changing?
Kallangur is projected to keep growing, with the trend forecast adding 1.41% or 332 people a year. The medium scenario rises from 24,009 in 2026 to 25,667 in 2031, and overseas migration is the primary driver at 162 net people annually.
What development is happening in Kallangur?
Development activity is active, with 38 applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include 1 into 4 lot and 1 into 3 lot subdivision proposals, so change is more about incremental infill than a single large estate.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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