Burdell - Mount Low

Burdell - Mount Low lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Burdell - Mount Low's population is approximately 22,329 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,992 people, a 15.5% rise from the 2021 Census count of 19,337 residents. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 21,706 in June 2024 and an additional 673 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 507 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person and potential for further development. Burdell - Mount Low's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (6.9%) and SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains recently, though all factors including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Burdell - Mount Low among the top 10% of national regional areas by 2041. The area is expected to increase by 12,072 persons by then, reflecting a total gain of 51.3% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Burdell - Mount Low was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Mount Low in Burdell has seen approximately 188 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25943 homes were approved, with an additional 85 approved so far in FY26. On average, 3.1 new residents have arrived annually for each dwelling constructed during these years.

This suggests demand outpaces supply, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $250,000, which is lower than regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26, $13.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to the rest of Queensland, where Burdell - Mount Low records 128.0% more development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character appealing to those seeking space in family homes.

With around 149 people per dwelling approval, Burdell - Mount Low shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 11,449 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with these growth projections despite potential heightened buyer competition as the population grows.

Burdell - Mount Low has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 18 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable projects include Sanctum Master Planned Community, Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Beaches, North Shore Masterplanned Community, and Bushland Beach Master Planned Development. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Burdell - Mount Low ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Burdell - Mount Low has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Employment stability has been maintained over the past year. As of September 2025, 11,994 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below the regional average. Workforce participation is high at 74.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.

Public administration & safety stands out with employment levels at 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.4%, while employment decreased by 0.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Burdell - Mount Low's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Burdell - Mount Low SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $64,870 and an average income of $71,872. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Rest of Qld's $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Burdell - Mount Low are approximately $73,945 (median) and $81,927 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 81st and 83rd percentiles nationally in Burdell - Mount Low. Income analysis reveals that 45.1% of residents (10,070 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting regional patterns where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, with strong earnings placing residents in the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Burdell - Mount Low is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Burdell - Mount Low, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burdell - Mount Low was 14.6%, with the remainder mortgaged (48.5%) or rented (36.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Burdell - Mount Low's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

Burdell - Mount Low features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 83.4% of all households, including 43.6% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 13.1% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Burdell - Mount Low shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (34.0%). Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.0% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Burdell - Mount Low has 45 active public transport stops, operating a mix of buses. These are serviced by 2 routes, providing 204 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 488 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 29 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Burdell - Mount Low's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Burdell - Mount Low.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is very high, approximately 55% of the total population (~12,347 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.3 and 8.1% of residents respectively. 73.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.8% across Rest of Qld. The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,864 people), lower than the 14.9% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Burdell - Mount Low is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Burdell - Mount Low had a below-average cultural diversity, with 89.8% of its population being citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 47.8%. This figure is lower than the regional average of 52.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.8%), English (29.0%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, New Zealanders comprised 0.9%, Maori 0.7%, and Australian Aboriginal 3.9% of Burdell - Mount Low's population, differing from the regional percentages of 0.7%, 0.5%, and 5.0% respectively.

Burdell - Mount Low hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Burdell-Mount Low has a median age of 30 years, which is significantly lower than Queensland's average of 41 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Burdell-Mount Low has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 19.0% to 19.8%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 17.1% to 14.7%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest substantial demographic shifts in Burdell-Mount Low. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 64%, adding 2,823 residents and reaching a total of 7,245.