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, as of May 2026, is approximately 22,724. This figure represents a growth of 3,387 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,337. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 22,202 in June 2025 and an additional 843 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 516 persons per square kilometer. Burdell - Mount Low's growth rate of 17.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (7.1%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 45.5% to overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as interstate migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 with a base year of 2022. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Burdell - Mount Low in the top 10 percent of national regional areas by 2041. The area is expected to increase by approximately 11,514 persons by then, reflecting a total gain of 48.4% over the 16-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 has seen approximately 188 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25943 homes were approved, with an additional 123 approved in FY26 so far. Each new dwelling constructed attracts an average of 3.1 new residents annually over these five years.

This indicates a significant gap between supply and demand, leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost for new homes is $250,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $13.4 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to the rest of Queensland, where Burdell - Mount Low records 124.0% more development activity per capita. Recent construction comprises 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

With around 149 people per dwelling approval, Burdell - Mount Low exhibits growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 10,992 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 45thth percentile nationally

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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. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.1%. Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable.

There are 11,836 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 71.0%, higher than Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 5.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.

Notably, public administration & safety employs 2.7 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Regional Qld's 4.5%. The area may offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force increased by 0.1%, while employment decreased by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7% and an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years, it should grow by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Burdell - Mount Low's employment mix indicates local employment growth of 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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Burdell - Mount Low SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $68,361 and an average income of $75,978. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $76,127 (median) and $84,609 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Burdell - Mount Low rank between the 81st and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 45.1% of residents (10,248 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Burdell - Mount Low, as per the latest Census, comprised 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Queensland had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Burdell - Mount Low was at 14.6%, with mortgaged properties at 48.5% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Regional Queensland's $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Burdell - Mount Low's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also lower at $370 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 16.6%, with lone person households at 13.1% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland 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%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 44.5% holding such qualifications, 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 primary education (14.0%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (5.1%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 49 active transport stops operating within Burdell - Mount Low. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 204 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 466 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 5.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

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

Health performance in Burdell - Mount Low is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Burdell-Mount Low faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which is around 12,861 people. This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 73.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 8.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 1,949 people, lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 cultural diversity score below average, with 89.8% citizens, 88.6% born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 47.8%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.8%), English (29.0%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notably, New Zealanders made up 0.9% versus 0.9% regionally, Maori 0.7% versus 0.8%, and Australian Aboriginal 3.9% versus 3.9%.

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

Burdell-Mount Low's median age is 30 years, significantly lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Queensland, Burdell-Mount Low has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.4% to 13.2%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 17.1% to 14.9%. The percentage of residents aged 0-4 has also dropped, from 9.5% to 8.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Burdell-Mount Low, with the strongest growth projected for the 25-34 age group, which is expected to increase by 60%, adding 2,591 residents to reach a total of 6,927.