Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mount Morgan's population is around 3,088 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 143 people (4.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,945 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,064 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 6.3 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Mount Morgan's 4.9% growth since the census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (6.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 97.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of regional areas nationally is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 99 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.4% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mount Morgan according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mount Morgan shows minimal construction activity with 1 new dwelling approved annually (8 dwellings over the five-year period). These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note: the small sample size means that individual development projects can substantially influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Mount Morgan shows significantly less construction activity than the Rest of Qld. The development pattern is also well below national averages. Meanwhile, new construction has been completely comprised of detached dwellings, with a focus on family homes suited to those seeking a rural lifestyle and space. The estimated count of 1139 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Mount Morgan will gain 75 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project, Boulder Creek Wind Farm, Bouldercombe Battery Project, and Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Mount Morgan face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Morgan possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 14.0%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025966 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 10.0% above Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (42.4% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 1.2% of Mount Morgan's workforce compared to 5.1% in Regional Qld. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.1% alongside a labour force decrease of 3.4%, resulting in unemployment falling by 3.0 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, and unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Morgan. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Morgan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Mount Morgan SA2's median income among taxpayers is $47,454, with an average of $58,349. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $52,157 (median) and $64,131 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Mount Morgan all fall between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 36.8% of locals (1,136 people) in the $400 - 799 category, diverging from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.7%. The prevalence of lower-income residents (49.3% under $800/week) indicates constrained household budgets across much of the locality. While housing costs are modest with 88.4% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 3rd percentile nationally.

Mount Morgan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Mount Morgan, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.2% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Mount Morgan was well beyond that of Regional Qld, at 52.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.9%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Qld average at $840, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $200, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Mount Morgan's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mount Morgan features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 55.4% of all households, comprising 14.7% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 44.6%, with lone person households at 40.3% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

Mount Morgan faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (7.3%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 5.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (0.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (35.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Mount Morgan is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Mount Morgan, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions has marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,488 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 14.3% and 12.6% of residents, respectively, while 42.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 30.5% of residents aged 65 and over (940 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The latest Census data sees Mount Morgan placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Morgan was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.3% of its population being citizens, 91.5% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Mount Morgan is Christianity, which makes up 54.5% of people in Mount Morgan, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mount Morgan are Australian, comprising 31.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.5%, English, comprising 31.2% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 10.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.6% of Mount Morgan (vs 0.5% regionally), German at 3.9% (vs 4.7%) and Maori at 0.4% (vs 0.8%).

Mount Morgan ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

At 53 years, Mount Morgan's median age is significantly above the Regional Qld average of 41 as well as considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (17.9% locally), while 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented (7.8%). This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.3% to 10.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 7.3% to 8.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.3% to 8.9% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.0% to 11.6%. By 2041, Mount Morgan is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 80% (60 people), reaching 136 from 75. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 73% of projected growth. Conversely, both 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.