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 around 5,988 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 252 people from the 2021 Census figure of 5,736. The change was inferred from ABS estimates and new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 1,419 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.5% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 227 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to grow by 228 people over this period.

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 granted development approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, 64 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling was recorded upon construction. However, this figure has increased to 14.2 people per dwelling over the last two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $228,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $10.7 million, indicating moderate commercial growth in the area. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Warren Park records significantly lower building activity, with 79.0% fewer developments per person. This limited new construction typically supports demand and pricing for existing properties. Additionally, recent building activity comprises solely detached houses, preserving the area's suburban character and catering to space-seeking buyers.

Mount Warren Park reflects a highly mature market, with around 1072 people per dwelling approval. With population projections indicating stability or decline, housing pressure in Mount Warren Park is expected to remain relatively low, potentially presenting 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 12 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Osprey Waters Retirement Village, Eagleby Shopping Plaza Redevelopment, Acacia Waters Residential Estate, and Kinross Road Residential Estate (AVJennings). The following list details those 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 estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 3199 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Mount Warren Park lags behind Greater Brisbane at 58.2%, compared to 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a significant specialization in construction with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.6% of Mount Warren Park's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6% while labour force grew by 4.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 4.4%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Mount Warren Park. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mount Warren Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

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 Mount Warren Park has an income below the national average. The median income is $51,944 and 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 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,211 (median) and $66,197 (average) as of September 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 (2,029 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring 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 after housing costs, 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.2% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 78.9% houses and 21.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Warren Park stood at 32.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,560. Median weekly rent was $340, matching Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Mount Warren Park's mortgage repayments were lower ($1,600 vs $1,863) and rents were also lower ($340 vs $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% that are couples with children, 28.5% that are couples without children, and 12.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.0%, substantially lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (32.1%). Educational participation is 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 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,721 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 972) with balanced educational opportunities. The area 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. These are served by buses only, with a total of five routes operating. Each week, these routes facilitate 363 passenger trips.

The accessibility of the service is considered good, with residents located an average of 214 meters from their nearest stop. On average, each route provides 51 daily trips and 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, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low in the area, at approximately 49% (around 2,928 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.5% and 9.2% of residents respectively. However, 62.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 63.1%. Mount Warren Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 22.2% (1,331 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. The health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with 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 exhibited cultural diversity with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.4%, compared to 45.6% in Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Maori (1.7%) and New Zealand (1.3%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 3.0% and 1.7%, respectively, while German was slightly higher at 5.1%.

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 average 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 has increased from 6.5% to 8.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mount Warren Park's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 192 people (40%) from 478 to 671. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.