Wyreema
At a median age of 30, Wyreema skews 10.0 years younger than the national figure, an unusually wide gap for a regional Queensland suburb. The 2,076-person community sits on 40.5 square kilometres south-west of Toowoomba, with density at just 51 people per km2. Household income lands at the 60.5th percentile nationally, modestly above average, while the IRSD socioeconomic disadvantage decile comes in at 7, indicating lower disadvantage than most Australian suburbs. Population grew 38.5% over the decade and is forecast to reach roughly 9,083 by 2026 in the surrounding area, driven by net internal migration of 125 people per year.
Population
2,076
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,723/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$419K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price is $419,000, derived from rental data for 2025, well below the Queensland state median for comparable regional markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 94.9% of stock, with semi-detached at 5.1% and no recorded apartments, so buyers face a genuinely detached-house market. Bedroom mix skews large: 53.2% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 39.1% have three, making Wyreema well suited to families rather than downsizers. Outright ownership stands at 19.1% and mortgage holders at 48.2%, with 32.7% renting, a mortgage-belt profile consistent with a young, family-forming population.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price is $419,000, derived from rental data for 2025, well below the Queensland state median for comparable regional markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 94.9% of stock, with semi-detached at 5.1% and no recorded apartments, so buyers face a genuinely detached-house market. Bedroom mix skews large: 53.2% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 39.1% have three, making Wyreema well suited to families rather than downsizers. Outright ownership stands at 19.1% and mortgage holders at 48.2%, with 32.7% renting, a mortgage-belt profile consistent with a young, family-forming population.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $330 against a $419,000 median gives a gross yield close to 4.1%, meaningfully higher than inner-city Queensland benchmarks. The vacancy rate is 4.4%, slightly elevated compared to the 2-3% range considered tight, so demand is present but not under severe pressure. Net internal migration brings 125 residents a year, the primary demand driver, with overseas migration adding a further 14. Population grew 38.5% over the prior decade, and medium forecasts project continued annual additions of around 203 persons in the broader area. Development applications in the last 12 months totalled only 2, signalling limited new supply competing with existing rental stock, which supports rent stability.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-60.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wyreema iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wyreema State School
Prep-6 · 162 students
Demographics
The median age of 30 sits 10.0 years below the national figure, one of the starkest youth premiums you will find in regional Queensland. Overseas-born residents are just 6.2%, which is 15.4 percentage points below the national average, making this a predominantly locally-born community. Ancestry is overwhelmingly Anglo-Celtic: English (851), German (252), Irish (204) and Scottish (200) are the top groups. University qualifications at 15.4% trail the national rate by 14.7 percentage points, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades, health and community services rather than knowledge industries. Average household size is 2.8, slightly above the national figure of 2.5, driven by the high share of couples with children: 899 families, versus 428 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.9%
Houses
5.1%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers with a mortgage account for 48.2% of households, the single largest tenure group, which reflects the suburb's young family base taking on debt rather than long-held equity. Renters at 32.7% are a meaningful segment, and outright ownership at 19.1% is lower than older suburban markets. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 94.9%, with just 5.1% semi-detached and no apartment exposure recorded. Four-plus bedroom dwellings make up 53.2% of the housing mix, above most urban averages, while three-bedroom homes add another 39.1%. Rent-to-income sits at 19.2%, below the 25% stress marker, meaning rental affordability is not a significant burden relative to incomes at the 60.5th household income percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$330
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$834
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
33
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.1%
Couples, no children
1,778
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.4% of the local workforce (144 workers), followed by Education at 12.1% (81), Construction at 11.6% (78), Retail at 8.8% (59) and Manufacturing at 7.7% (52). By occupation, Clerical/Admin leads at 144, closely followed by Community/Personal Services at 140 and Professionals at 123, reflecting a regional service-economy profile. The full-time employment rate is 66.2% and the participation rate is 69.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%, somewhat higher than the national average. SEIFA tells a nuanced story: the IRSD disadvantage decile ranks at 7 (lower disadvantage than most), while IEO for education and occupation sits at decile 5, in the middle nationally, because income levels are moderate despite low joblessness. Real incomes grew 13.0% over the decade.
Unemployment
1.9%
Labour Force
5,021
Unemployed
93
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.2%
Part-time
28.5%
Participation
69.0%
Employed
989
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.4%
Postgraduate
1.5%
Born Overseas
6.2%
Dwellings
719
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 93.8% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average, with only 0.5% walking or cycling. The suburb has an IER score of decile 9, indicating strong economic resources relative to most Australian communities, driven partly by the area's land holdings and housing equity in a detached-house-dominated market. The IRSAD advantage-disadvantage score lands at decile 6, reflecting a broadly middle-range community. Rent-to-income at 19.2% and mortgage-to-income at 20.3% both sit below stress thresholds, so housing costs are manageable. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby Toowoomba-area institutions. The volunteering rate is 11.8%, in line with regional Queensland norms, and 5.5% of residents need daily assistance.
Drive
93.8%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.28%/yr
(+203 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation expanded 38.5% over the 10 years to 2021, a rate well above most established Queensland suburbs, and the trend continues at 2.28% annually, adding roughly 203 people per year. Net internal migration of 125 residents per year is the primary engine, with overseas migration contributing a further 14. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching 9,083 by 2026, 9,489 by 2028 and over 10,000 by 2031. The gentrification score is 33, classified as early signs, supported by the population surge of 52% since 2011 and sustained inbound migration. Rent grew 24.0% over the measurement period while real income growth came in at 13.0%, meaning rents have outpaced wages, which typically precedes upward price pressure in low-supply markets.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+14
Net Internal / yr
+125
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +52% since 2011, Net internal migration +125/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wyreema compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyreema a good suburb to live in?
Wyreema offers affordable housing with a $419,000 estimated median house price, a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.3%, and an IRSD disadvantage decile of 7, lower disadvantage than most Australian suburbs. The young median age of 30 and strong population growth of 38.5% over the decade signal an active, family-oriented community. The main trade-off is high car dependency at 93.8% and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Wyreema?
The estimated median house price is $419,000 as of 2025, based on rental data. Weekly rent averages $330 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,517, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%. Separate houses make up 94.9% of stock, with 53.2% having four or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Wyreema?
No schools are recorded inside the Wyreema suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on educational facilities in nearby Toowoomba, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east. Despite no local schools, Education is the second-largest employer locally at 12.1% of the workforce, with 81 workers.
Is Wyreema safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Wyreema in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 7 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, below the national median level of disadvantage, and the volunteering rate is 11.8%. Household income lands at the 60.5th percentile nationally, consistent with a stable working community.
Is Wyreema good for property investment?
Rent of $330 a week against a $419,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 4.1%, higher than most inner-city Queensland markets. Vacancy sits at 4.4% and net internal migration adds 125 residents per year, supporting tenant demand. Population grew 38.5% over the decade and only 2 development applications were lodged in the last 12 months, limiting new supply competition.
How is Wyreema's population changing?
Population grew 38.5% over the decade to 2021, driven by 125 net internal migrants per year and 14 net overseas arrivals annually. Annual growth is currently 2.28%, adding about 203 people per year. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching over 10,000 residents by 2031, up from around 8,905 in 2025.
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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