Mount Sheridan

Mount Sheridan has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Mount Sheridan's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 9,091. This figure represents an increase of 413 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,678. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,024 in June 2024 and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,348 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth drove most of this population increase, contributing approximately 58.4% of overall gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking ahead, regional areas are projected to experience above median population growth nationally. Mount Sheridan is expected to expand by 1,317 persons to 2041, with an increase of 13.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Mount Sheridan has seen approximately 14 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 73 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 4.7 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding new supply. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $376,000.

This financial year has seen $980,000 in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Mount Sheridan has significantly less development activity, with 54.0% below the regional average per person. The scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction in Mount Sheridan has been standalone homes, maintaining its traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 861 people per approval, Mount Sheridan shows a mature, established area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 1,250 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Mount Sheridan has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area's performance: Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway), Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project, Riverstone Road North Mixed Use Development, and Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre.

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The labour market in Mount Sheridan shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Mount Sheridan has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of June 2025. There are 5,117 residents employed, which is 1.4% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Mount Sheridan is 69.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Public administration & safety shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 4.5%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, and employment declined by 2.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Sheridan's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In financial year 2022, Mount Sheridan had a median taxpayer income of $57,448 and an average income of $66,279. This was slightly above the national average, compared to Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. By September 2025, estimates suggest Mount Sheridan's median income could reach approximately $65,485 and average income around $75,551, based on a 13.99% growth in Wage Price Index since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Mount Sheridan cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 38.7% of Mount Sheridan's population (3,518 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.6% of income remains for other expenditures. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Mount Sheridan's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Sheridan stood at 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 26.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,542, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $390, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $315. Nationally, Mount Sheridan's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863, while rents were higher at $375.

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

Family households constitute 79.1% of all households, including 34.7% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.9%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Mount Sheridan exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Mount Sheridan trail's educational qualifications lag behind national benchmarks. As of 2021, 20.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 29.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2020-21. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Mount Sheridan has 20 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along seven different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 730 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 357 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 104 daily trips across all routes, which equates to about 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Sheridan's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Mount Sheridan. Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~4,763 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. This compares to 50.1% across Rest of Qld. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.2 and 6.1% of residents respectively. 73.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,243 people), which is lower than the 15.7% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Mount Sheridan's cultural diversity was above average, with 22.5% of its population born overseas and 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Sheridan, comprising 53.9% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 2.1%, compared to 1.5% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.6%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (14.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.0% in Mount Sheridan compared to 6.7% regionally, Samoan at 0.4% vs 0.3%, and Italian at 4.5% vs 3.8%.

Mount Sheridan's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mount Sheridan has a median age of 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland average of 41 years but similar to the Australian median of 38 years. The 45-54 age group is notably higher at 14.1% locally compared to the Rest of Queensland average, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.0% to 13.8%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mount Sheridan's age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 32%, adding 404 residents to reach 1,655. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.