Morningside - Seven Hills

Population growth drivers in Morningside - Seven Hills are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Morningside - Seven Hills' population stood at around 15,895 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 1,587 people, marking an 11.1% growth since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,308. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,838 in June 2024 and an additional 232 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,390 persons per square kilometer, placing Morningside - Seven Hills in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 11.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, indicating its status as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving the primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Morningside - Seven Hills expected to increase by 2,712 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.7% 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 averaged approximately 81 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 408 homes. In FY26 up to date, 37 dwellings have been approved. On average, four new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed during these five years.

This significant demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $538,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Commercial approvals this financial year amounted to $81.6 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morningside - Seven Hills maintains similar development levels per capita, keeping market balance consistent with the broader area.

Recent construction comprises 43.0% detached dwellings and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living for affordability and suitability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The population density is around 225 people per approval, suggesting a transitioning market. By 2041, Morningside - Seven Hills is projected to grow by approximately 2,655 residents. Development pace keeps reasonable step with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Morningside - Seven Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 43 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include the mixed-use developments at 608-618 Wynnum Road, Morningside and 653-655 Wynnum Road, as well as the self-storage facility at 495A-497 Wynnum Road. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Morningside - Seven Hills maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Morningside - Seven Hills has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year.

There were 10,388 residents employed at that time, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 76.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 4.5%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force increased by 0.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points during this period. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely matching the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Morningside - Seven Hills's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Morningside - Seven Hills SA2 has an exceptionally high income level nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $70,224 and the average income stands at $96,357. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $55,645 and average income is $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Morningside - Seven Hills would be approximately $80,048 (median) and $109,837 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in this area rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 90th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 32.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,197 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. A significant portion of the district's population, 36.7%, earns 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 82nd percentile nationally. 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% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differed from Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 52.7% were houses and 47.3% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Morningside - Seven Hills stood at 17.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.8% and rented ones at 45.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Brisbane's average of $2,500. The median weekly rent in the area was $430, compared to Brisbane's $440. Nationally, Morningside - Seven Hills' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $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, consisting of 27.1% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 8.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns 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 significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 44.1% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.4% and certificates for 17.3%.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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. These include a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 38 individual routes, providing 3,268 weekly passenger trips in total.

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 shows excellent health outcomes, particularly for younger residents who have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 69% of its total population of 11,015 has private health cover, compared to 73.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.9%) and asthma (7.3%), with 74.0% of residents reporting no medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 74.9%.

As of 2021, 10.8% of the population is aged 65 and over (1,724 people). While health outcomes for seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

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

Morningside-Seven Hills had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, and 24.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Morningside-Seven Hills, accounting for 44.6% of the population. There was an overrepresentation of 'Other' religions, comprising 0.9% compared to 0.6% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.1%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French (0.8%, vs regional 0.8%), South African (0.7%, vs 0.6%), and Spanish (0.6%, vs 0.6%) were relatively more represented in Morningside-Seven Hills compared to Greater Brisbane.

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 lower 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%). This 25-34 age group concentration is significantly higher than the national average 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%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest substantial demographic changes in Morningside - Seven Hills. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 622 residents and reaching a total of 2,730. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.