Morningside - Seven Hills
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Morningside - Seven Hills lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Morningside - Seven Hills' population is around 15,888 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,580 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,308. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 15,838 in June 2024 and an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level equates to a density ratio of 2,389 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Morningside - Seven Hills' growth of 11.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied where utilized. Population projections indicate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Morningside - Seven Hills expected to increase by 2,712 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 16.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Morningside - Seven Hills was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Morningside - Seven Hills has averaged approximately 81 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data, produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, shows 408 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 17 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each home built has resulted in four new residents annually during this period. This significant demand relative to supply typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $516,000. Commercial activity is high, with $81.6 million in approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morningside - Seven Hills maintains similar development levels per capita, reflecting market balance consistent with the broader area. Recent construction comprises 43.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The population reflects a transitioning market, with around 225 people per approval. By 2041, Morningside - Seven Hills is projected to grow by 2,662 residents. Development pace is keeping up reasonably with this projected growth, although increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Morningside - Seven Hills has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Thirty-four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include 608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development in Morningside, 495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility, 653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development, and Manton Street Industrial Estate. Below is a list of those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Morningside - Seven Hills ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Morningside - Seven Hills has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.0%. As of June 2025, 10,564 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 3.7% and workforce participation of 76.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but has lower manufacturing representation at 4.5% versus the regional average of 6.4%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points during the same period. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Morningside - Seven Hills' employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 7.0%% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Morningside - Seven Hills' income level is exceptionally high nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ending June 2022. Morningside - Seven Hills' median income among taxpayers is $70,224 and average income stands at $96,357, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from July 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $78,447 (median) and $107,640 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Morningside - Seven Hills, between the 84th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 32.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (5,195 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 36.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Morningside - Seven Hills displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Morningside - Seven Hills, as per the latest Census, 46.0% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 54.0% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area where 52.7% of dwellings are houses. Home ownership in Morningside - Seven Hills stood at 17.1%, lower than Brisbane metro's figure. Dwellings were either mortgaged (37.8%) or rented (45.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below the Brisbane metro average of $2,500. Median weekly rent in the area was $430, compared to Brisbane's $440. Nationally, Morningside - Seven Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Morningside - Seven Hills features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 65.0% of all households, including 27.1% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 8.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational achievement in Morningside - Seven Hills places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Morningside - Seven Hills is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 44.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.7% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (17.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 8.7% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education. The area's educational provision includes Morningside State School and Seven Hills State School, serving a total of 973 students. Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity (6.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.5). Despite this, Morningside - Seven Hills demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1106.

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

Transport analysis shows 70 active stops operating within Morningside - Seven Hills, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 38 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,268 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 466 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per stop.

Morningside - Seven Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Morningside - Seven Hills' health outcomes show excellent results, especially for younger age groups with low prevalence rates for common conditions like mental health issues (9.9%) and asthma (7.3%). The area has a high private health cover rate of 69% (11,010 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 73.8% and the national average of 55.3%. Notably, 74.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 74.9%.

The area has a senior population (65 years and over) of 10.8% (1,723 people), with health outcomes requiring additional attention compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Morningside - Seven Hills was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Morningside-Seven Hills, surveyed in 2016, had above-average cultural diversity with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 44.6%. The 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.6%.

Top ancestral groups were English (28.1%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.0%). French (0.8% vs regional 0.8%), South African (0.7% vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.6% vs 0.6%) were notably present but not significantly overrepresented.

Morningside - Seven Hills hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Morningside - Seven Hills has a median age of 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morningside - Seven Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). The concentration of residents aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 85 and above has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 11.1% to 10.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes for Morningside - Seven Hills. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 623 residents to reach a total of 2,730. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.