Landsborough · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
Rapid growth has shaped Landsborough since 2011, with the population jumping by 35.9%. This fast expansion is matched by a strong financial position, as residents have access to money and resources that is higher than in about 90% of similar areas.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Landsborough — higher than 57% of areas.
| Landsborough | 6 |
|---|---|
| 4550, QLD | 5 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 6 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 60% of similar areas. This is supported by a score of 6 for education and job skills, also better than about 60% of comparable places.
6
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
7
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
9
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
6
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,014
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
Growth here has been exceptional, with the population increasing by 35.9% since 2021. This is far above the Queensland figure of 8.7%, placing Landsborough among the fastest-growing areas of its type.
21,628
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
35.9%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
The local economy is supported by 1,716 businesses, which is more than about 82% of similar areas.
1,716
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Landsborough [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316061442/landsborough/topic/economy-advantage
