Mundingburra

Mundingburra has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Mundingburra's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 3,626 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 32 people from the 2021 Census total of 3,594. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 3,593 in June 2024 and the addition of 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,373 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed roughly 63.0% of Mundingburra's 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 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; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data. Examining future population trends, Mundingburra is expected to expand by 2 persons to reach a total of 3,628 by 2041, reflecting an anticipated decline of approximately 0.8% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Mundingburra is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mundingburra has received approximately six dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 30 homes were approved, with zero approvals so far in FY26. The population decline over recent years has been accompanied by adequate development activity relative to population changes, which could benefit buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $343,000, aligning with broader regional trends. In the current financial year, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential development. Mundingburra records significantly lower building activity than the rest of Queensland, at 61.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's development activity is also below the national average, reflecting its maturity and suggesting potential planning constraints. New developments consist of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards denser development options that appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 65.0% houses.

The location has approximately 1049 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. With stable or declining population forecasts, Mundingburra may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Mundingburra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Eden Park Estate, 7-Eleven Mundingburra, Harris Crossing Estate, and Annandale Christian College Master Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Mundingburra faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Mundingburra has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 5.7% as of September 2021. Employment stability has been relative over the past year.

As of September 2025, 1,567 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Mundingburra was significantly lower at 54.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 6.6% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

The area has a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.7% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.2%, while employment decreased by 0.4%, resulting in a rise of 0.6 percentage points in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7% and labour force expanded by 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest future demand within Mundingburra. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mundingburra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Mundingburra SA2 has median income of $57,574 and average income of $67,196. These figures are similar to national averages. Rest of Qld has median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $63,280 (median) and $73,855 (average). Census 2021 data shows Mundingburra's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between 23rd and 33rd percentiles. Predominant income cohort is 27.5% of locals earning $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan region at 31.7%. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains, ranking at 25th percentile nationally. Mundingburra's SEIFA income ranking is in the 4th decile.

Mundingburra displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Mundingburra, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 28 August 2016, comprised 64.7% houses and 35.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Mundingburra was at 32.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented dwellings at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,413, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $270. Nationally, Mundingburra's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863 as of June 2021, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 during the same period.

Mundingburra features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 58.6% of all households, including 21.7% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 39.0% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Mundingburra aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.4%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 20.1% and Rest of Qld's rate of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas comprise 10.1% and certificates make up 24.2%.

Educational participation is high at 31.6%, including secondary education (12.6%), primary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (5.2%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 16 active transport stops operating within Mundingburra, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 749 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 281 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 6.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 107 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mundingburra is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mundingburra faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Several health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,907 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.7% and 9.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Working-age residents in Mundingburra have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. The area has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (813 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Mundingburra ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mundingburra had low cultural diversity, with 87.6% citizens, 82.7% born in Australia, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 55.7%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.5%), Australian (25.8%), and Irish (10.0%).

Scottish representation was notably higher at 8.4% versus 7.8% regionally, German at 4.1% versus 4.7%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.4% versus 3.9%.

Mundingburra's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Mundingburra was close to 42 years, similar to Rest of Qld's average of 41, but higher than Australia's median of 38 as of the latest data. In comparison with Rest of Qld, Mundingburra had a notably higher percentage of people aged 85 and above (5.0% locally) and a lower percentage of those aged 65 to 74 (8.7%). Between the 2021 Census and current figures, the population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 9.5% to 12.5%, while the 0 to 4 age group has risen from 3.4% to 4.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 10.8%, and the 85+ cohort has dropped from 6.2% to 5.0%. Population forecasts for Mundingburra in 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to expand by 87 people (19%), from 454 to 542. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to experience population declines.