Suburb report · QLD 4551
Caloundra West
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Population
10,867
Caloundra West suburb profile
Who lives in Caloundra West
Caloundra West is 74km from the Brisbane CBD, measured in a straight line. With 10,867 residents, Caloundra West is in the largest fifth of Queensland suburbs, well above the 4,480 of the median suburb. By population it is number 49 of 528 Queensland suburbs and towns more than 40km from the Brisbane CBD. The median age of 38 is close to the 39 of a typical Queensland suburb. Of the 528 Queensland suburbs and towns more than 40km from the Brisbane CBD, 141 have a younger median age. Across the other 2 suburbs of the Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area the average is 29.3, so Caloundra West runs 8.7 years older than its statistical-area neighbours.
Income and home ownership
At $90,800, household income here sits in the middle band for Queensland. The other 2 suburbs of the Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area average $117,489, putting Caloundra West 22.7% below its statistical-area neighbours. Among the 528 Queensland suburbs and towns more than 40km from the Brisbane CBD, 255 report a higher median household income. 67.2% of households own their home and 32.8% rent, close to the 69.2% ownership of a typical Queensland suburb. Among Queensland suburbs and towns more than 40km from the Brisbane CBD, 221 have a lower share of owner-occupiers than Caloundra West. Across the other 2 suburbs of the Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area the ownership share is 59.1%, 8.1 points lower than in Caloundra West.
Household mix
At the 2021 Census, 2,705 households lived in Caloundra West, a larger stock than most Queensland suburbs. The household mix leans to families: families with children 47.9%, couples without children 26.3%, people living alone 22.6% and group households 3.1%. Among Queensland suburbs and towns more than 40km from the Brisbane CBD, 383 of 526 have a smaller share of families with children than Caloundra West. At 47.9%, families with children are more common here than in 63% of Queensland suburbs. Couples without children make up 26.3%, below most Queensland suburbs. Families with children are 47.9% of households in Caloundra West and 57.9% across the rest of the Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area.
Housing supply
1,150 new dwellings were approved across the Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area in the year to June 2025, 69% above its 2020 to 2024 average of 681 a year. The Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area had 23,872 residents in 2025 and takes in Caloundra West and neighbouring suburbs. That is 48.2 approvals per 1,000 residents of that area, one of the heaviest pipelines in Queensland, above 99% of statistical areas. Over the 6 years to June 2025, annual approvals ranged from 487 in 2022 to 1,150 in 2025.
Population trend
From 2020 to 2025, the Caloundra West-Baringa statistical area grew its population by 71.6%, well ahead of most areas, against 9.7% for Queensland as a whole. The median Queensland statistical area grew 6.3% over the same 5 years, 65.3 points slower than this one. It ranks at the 99th percentile of Queensland statistical areas for population growth over the period. The fastest single year was to 2021, at 14.8%, and the slowest to 2025, at 9%.
Against its neighbours
The sharpest contrast among the nearby suburbs is Little Mountain, where the median age is 45 compared with 38 here. On the median household income, Sippy Downs comes closest to Caloundra West: $90,300 against $90,800. Mountain Creek sits 12km away, with a median household income of $110,900 against $90,800 here.
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.