QLD · ranked
Fastest-growing suburbs and areas in Queensland
All Queensland Statistical Area Level 2 regions ranked by 1-year population change (ABS Estimated Resident Population, June 2025 release). SA2 areas don't always align with suburb boundaries. SA2s where we publish a full profile are linked.
The fastest-growing area in Queensland over the year to June 2025 was Ripley (+15.4%, now 23,459 people), followed by Morayfield (+14.9%) and Greenbank - North Maclean (+14.2%).
- 5
Eagle Farm - Pinkenba
Nundah · Brisbane - North · Pop. 2,746
+9.8%
- 8
Flagstone (West) - New Beith
Jimboomba · Logan - Beaudesert · Pop. 13,360
+8.1%
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Burpengary - East
Caboolture · Moreton Bay - North · Pop. 9,216
+6.0%
SA2 areas that shrank in QLD
QLD Statistical Area Level 2 regions where population fell over the year to June 2025. Same 500-resident floor applies. Helpful context when a state-wide growth story has local exceptions.
What is the fastest-growing suburb in Queensland?
Ripley, which grew +15.4% in the year to June 2025 (ABS Estimated Resident Population, areas with at least 500 residents). The ABS publishes this figure for SA2 areas, which can cover more than one suburb.
How many Queensland areas lost population?
30 SA2 areas shrank over the year to June 2025 and 495 grew. The largest fall was in East Mackay (-1.0%).
Source: ABS Estimated Resident Population by SA2, June 2025 release. Excludes SA2s with fewer than 500 residents. See methodology for caveats on SA2-to-suburb mapping. National rankings: Australia's fastest-growing suburbs.