Mount Warren Park
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mount Warren Park's population was approximately 5,990 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 254 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,736. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 5,988 in June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,419 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic trends indicate an overall population decline of 227 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to grow by 228 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mount Warren Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Warren Park has seen approximately 12 dwellings receiving development approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces this data on a financial year basis, with 64 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 3 so far in FY-26. On average, 1.6 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this has increased to 14.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential supply constraints in the area. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $439,000, aligning with regional patterns.

Additionally, $10.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Warren Park has significantly lower building activity, recording 79.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Furthermore, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 1072 people per dwelling approval, Mount Warren Park reflects a highly mature market.

Given stable or declining population expectations, housing pressure is likely to remain low, potentially offering opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects expected to impact the area. Major projects include Eagleby Shopping Plaza Redevelopment, Acacia Waters Residential Estate, Beenleigh Marketplace Enhancement, and Stapylton Industrial Expansion. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Mount Warren Park well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Mount Warren Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% and an employment growth of 5.6% over the past year as of June 2025.

In this period, 3,199 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. However, workforce participation lagged at 58.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized in Mount Warren Park, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6% and labour force grew by 4.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4%, labour force expand by 4.0%, with a reduction in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. State-wide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs) as of Sep-25, while the state unemployment rate was 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with a job growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Mount Warren Park's employment could grow by approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations using industry-specific projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Mount Warren Park is below the national average. The median income is $51,944, while the average income stands at $58,073. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $58,027 (median) and $64,873 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Mount Warren Park, between the 35th and 36th percentiles. Looking at income distribution, 33.9% of the population (2,030 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mount Warren Park, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile.

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

Mount Warren Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.2% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 78.9% houses and 21.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Mount Warren Park was 32.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, surpassing Brisbane metro's $1,560. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, matching Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Mount Warren Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Mount Warren Park has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.4% of all households, including 28.9% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 25.2% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Mount Warren Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Mount Warren Park faces significant educational challenges, with its university qualification rate at 14.0%, substantially lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 32.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education. Mount Warren Park's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,721 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 972) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. Mount Warren Park functions as an education hub, with 28.7 school places per 100 residents - significantly above the regional average of 16.1 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Mount Warren Park has 25 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 5 individual routes in operation. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 363.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 214 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 51 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mount Warren Park is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Warren Park faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% of its population (~2,929 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.5 and 9.2% of residents respectively. About 62.2% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 63.1% in Greater Brisbane. Mount Warren Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.2% (1,332 people), compared to 16.1% in Greater Brisbane. The health outcomes among seniors largely mirror those of the general population.

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

Mount Warren Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Warren Park, comprising 49.4%, compared to 45.6% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Maori representation was higher at 1.7% than the regional average of 3.0%. New Zealand-born residents made up 1.3%, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 1.7%. German ancestry was also more prevalent in Mount Warren Park at 5.1%, compared to the regional figure of 4.1%.

Mount Warren Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Mount Warren Park has a median age of 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, Mount Warren Park has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (8.0% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (11.1%). Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 6.5% to 8.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 12.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mount Warren Park's age profile will significantly change. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 192 people (40%) from 478 to 671. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 100% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.