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Sales Activity
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Population
Mount Warren Park has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch
Mount Warren Park's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 5,964 people. This figure reflects a growth of 228 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,736. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 5,964 in June 2025 and an additional 18 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,413 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed roughly 58.7% to overall population 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 245 persons. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 185 people.
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Development
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 FY-21 and FY-25, 64 homes received approval, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over the past five financial years, each dwelling constructed led to 1.6 new residents per year. However, this figure has increased to 14.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and potential undersupply.
The average construction cost of new properties is $228,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $10.7 million, reflecting moderate commercial growth in the area. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Warren Park has significantly lower building activity, with 79.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the suburb's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers despite increasing density pressures.
With around 1072 people per dwelling approval, Mount Warren Park exhibits a highly mature market. Given expected population stability or decline, housing pressure should remain relatively low, potentially presenting buying opportunities.
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Infrastructure
Mount Warren Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Osprey Waters Retirement Village, Eagleby Shopping Plaza Redevelopment, Acacia Waters Residential Estate, and Beenleigh Marketplace Enhancement. The following list details those most relevant.
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Redlands Coast Regional Sport and Recreation Precinct
Council-led regional sport and recreation precinct at Mount Cotton. The revised master plan includes 13 touch football fields, three rugby league fields, two clubhouses, about 800 car parks, a trailhead and future recreation spaces, while retaining about 80 percent of the 159 hectare site as natural area. Council endorsed a Significant Contracting Plan for staged delivery in December 2024, with Heinemann Road upgrade works identified as the first works package while the main precinct continues through EPBC assessment.
Beenleigh Town Square
Completed town centre urban renewal project in the heart of Beenleigh that has transformed a former six way roundabout into a flexible civic plaza and community gathering space. The square includes a civic platform, pavilion structure that could accommodate a future cafe, event lawns, dedicated market space, public amenities, power and water services, and improved pedestrian connections to the wider Beenleigh Town Centre. It now regularly hosts markets, festivals and concerts and acts as a catalyst for broader Beenleigh streetscape upgrades, with construction works completed in early 2022 under the leadership of Logan City Council. Sources: Logan City Council Beenleigh Town Square project information, venue hire pack and internal record and category mapping. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Distillery Road Market (DRM) Precinct Expansion
Completed expansion of the Distillery Road Market food, drink and entertainment precinct in Eagleby, anchored by the Zarraffas Coffee headquarters, The F.E.D. food and entertainment district, Perentie Brewing Co, covered market hall and outdoor entertainment spaces. The project delivers around 17,000 square metres of retail, hospitality and event space next to the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, creating a regional destination between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with a regular program of markets, festivals and live music.
Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road Upgrade
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is planning upgrades to the 16.5km Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road corridor between California Creek Road and Mount Cotton Road. Improvements under investigation include widening from 2 to 4 lanes, intersection upgrades, active transport improvements, fauna passage provisions at California Creek, and route lighting enhancements. The upgrade will provide critical connections to future stages of the Coomera Connector and support growth in the South East Queensland region. Community consultation closed September 2024, with the preliminary evaluation expected to be finalised by end of 2024. Further detailed planning and construction are subject to future funding approval. The project is fully funded by the Queensland Government (Investment ID 2748780).
Beenleigh Marketplace Enhancement
Enhancement of established Beenleigh Marketplace with over 55 specialty stores. Improvements include expanded retail space, upgraded food court facilities, improved accessibility, and enhanced customer amenities to serve growing community needs.
Eagleby Shopping Plaza Redevelopment
Proposed redevelopment of existing shopping plaza to create modern retail and community hub. Plans include expanded retail space, improved accessibility, and enhanced community facilities for local residents.
Beenleigh Village Mall Redevelopment
Redevelopment of existing village mall with focus on health services, medical facilities, and community amenities. Enhanced accessibility and modern retail spaces serving local Beenleigh community needs.
Osprey Waters Retirement Village
New over-50s lifestyle resort featuring around 200 independent living homes, resort-style facilities and a community centre on the banks of the Albert River in Beenleigh, Queensland.
Employment
AreaSearch assessment positions Mount Warren Park ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance
Mount Warren Park's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with construction being notably prominent. The unemployment rate in December 2025 was 2.9%. There were 3,019 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.
Workforce participation lagged behind Greater Brisbane, at 64.5% compared to 69.6%. According to Census responses, only 11.4% of residents worked from home. The key industries for employment were construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction had a particularly high share of employment, at 1.6 times the regional level.
However, professional & technical services had limited presence, with only 4.6% employment compared to the regional rate of 8.9%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Mount Warren Park's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that Mount Warren Park SA2 had an income below the national average. The median income was $55,197 and the average income was $62,209. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures where the median income was $58,236 and the average income was $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since June 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $61,467 (median) and $69,276 (average). The 2021 Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Mount Warren Park rank modestly, between the 35th and 35th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 33.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional figure of 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mount Warren Park, with only 83.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 36th percentile.
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Housing
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), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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, 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 significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Mount Warren Park has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 25.2% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
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%, significantly 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%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with 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.
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Transport
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 are served by four different routes that collectively facilitate 374 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents being an average of 212 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Mount Warren Park being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 91% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.
According to the 2021 Census, only 11.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 53 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 50% of Mount Warren Park's total population (~3,005 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and mental health issues (9.2%). Only 62.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.1% (1,318 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but align broadly with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 population was found to be culturally diverse, with approximately 85.0% being citizens, 76.0% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Warren Park, making up 49.4% of its population, slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 47.8%. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.1%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.2%).
Notably, Maori (1.7%) and New Zealand (1.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively. Additionally, the German population was also higher at 5.1%.
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Age
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 8.4%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.5% to 8.4%, and the 5-14 age group has risen from 12.5% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mount Warren Park's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 169 people (79%), from 212 to 382. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.