Mount Warren Park

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

Mount Warren Park's population is approximately 5,993 as of February 2026. This reflects a growth of 257 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,736. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 5,988 in June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,420 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.

AreaSearch adopts 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort. Population is projected to decline by 227 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected 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 receiving development approval annually. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25, 64 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these past five financial years, each dwelling constructed has led to 1.6 new residents per year. However, recent data shows this figure has increased to 14.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $228,000, which is lower than regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. This year alone, $10.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Warren Park records significantly lower building activity, with 79.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 1072 people per dwelling approval, Mount Warren Park reflects a highly mature market. Given the expected stable or declining population, pressure on housing in Mount Warren Park is likely to remain reduced, 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. Notable projects include Osprey Waters Retirement Village, Eagleby Shopping Plaza Redevelopment, Beenleigh Marketplace Enhancement, 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 balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% and estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year. As of September 2025, 3,078 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Mount Warren Park is 65.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, only 11.4% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in construction, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 4.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% and labour force grew by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Warren Park's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Mount Warren Park SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $55,197 and the average income stands at $62,209. In contrast, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mount Warren Park would be approximately $60,667 (median) and $68,374 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Warren Park rank modestly, between the 35th and 35th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 33.9% of the population (2,031 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.2% houses and 20.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Warren Park was at 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, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Mount Warren Park was $340, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 make up the remaining 28.6%, consisting of 25.2% lone person households and 3.4% group households. 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 has lower university qualification rates at 14.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. 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 at 10.9% and certificates at 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.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by four different routes that together provide 374 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located 212 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transport at 91%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 53 trips per day across all routes, equating 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, according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~3,020 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and mental health issues (9.2%), while 62.2% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Mount Warren Park has a higher proportion of seniors at 23.0%, or 1,377 people, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Mount Warren Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Warren Park's cultural diversity aligns with the broader area, as 85.0% are citizens, 76.0% were born in Australia, and 91.3% speak English only at home. Christianity dominates Mount Warren Park, with 49.4%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. The top three ancestral groups are English (31.1%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Maori (1.7% vs regional 1.1%), New Zealand (1.3% vs 1.0%), and German (5.1% vs 4.2%) groups are more prevalent in Mount Warren Park compared to the wider region.

Mount Warren Park's population is slightly older than 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 median age of 38. The 75-84 age group is over-represented in Mount Warren Park at 8.7%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 10.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 75-84 has grown from 6.5% to 8.7%, while the 25-34 age group has declined from 12.1% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant growth in the 85+ age cohort, from 221 to 397 people (an 80% increase). The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for all total population growth, reflecting Mount Warren Park's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.