Mundingburra
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mundingburra's population is approximately 3,626 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 32 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,594. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 3,593 in June 2024 and an additional 21 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 seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of regional areas nationally, with Mundingburra expected to expand by 2 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting a decline of 0.8% over the 17 years.

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

Mundingburra has seen approximately six dwellings granted development approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, indicating 30 homes approved over the past five years from FY21 to FY25, with none yet recorded in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, the development activity has been relatively adequate, benefiting buyers. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $507,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals have been noted, reflecting Mundingburra's residential character. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Mundingburra has significantly less development activity, 61.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, this level is also below average, suggesting maturity in the area and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing mix of 65.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability needs. With approximately 1049 people per approval, Mundingburra exhibits characteristics of an established area.

Given population stability or decline is expected, reduced pressure on housing may create opportunities for buyers in the future.

Mundingburra 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 seven projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Eden Park Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, 7-Eleven Mundingburra, and Sanctum Estate. The following details projects deemed 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 well represented. Its unemployment rate is 5.9%.

As of June 2025, 1,582 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 7.9% (2.0% above Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%). Workforce participation in Mundingburra is 54.6%, below Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.7% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Mundingburra's labour force decreased by 1.8%, employment declined by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mundingburra's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Mundingburra is $54,845 and average income is $64,321. This compares to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $61,267 (median) and $71,853 (average). Census 2021 data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Mundingburra rank modestly, between the 23rd and 34th percentiles. Income distribution shows 27.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 997 residents in this bracket. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. Mundingburra's SEIFA income ranking is in the 4th decile.

Mundingburra displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Mundingburra, as per the latest Census evaluation, 64.7% of dwellings were houses while 35.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's figures which stood at 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings respectively. Home ownership in Mundingburra was recorded at 32.8%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 32.5% and rented dwellings making up 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,413, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $270 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Mundingburra's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,413 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while weekly rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 account for the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 39.0% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, 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 university qualification rate is 28.4%, exceeding both the SA4 region average of 20.1% and Rest of Qld's rate of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (24.2%).

Educational participation is high at 31.6%, comprising secondary education (12.6%), primary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (5.2%). Mundingburra's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,299 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. The area has two primary schools and two K-12 schools, functioning as an education hub with 63.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 16.7%. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis shows that Mundingburra has 16 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by five different routes, which together offer 749 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the service is considered good, with residents on average located 281 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 107 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mundingburra faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data.

A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older residents. The area has a higher rate of private health cover compared to the average SA2 area, with approximately 52% of Mundingburra's total population (~1,881 people) having such coverage. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.7% and 9.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 63.4% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in the Rest of Qld. Mundingburra has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 22.4% (811 people) falling into this age bracket, compared to 14.9% in the Rest of Qld. The health outcomes among seniors in Mundingburra generally align with those of the broader population's health profile.

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

Mundingburra had a cultural diversity index of below average, with 87.6% citizens, 82.7% born in Australia, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.7%, compared to 52.7% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.5%), Australian (25.8%), and Irish (10.0%).

Notably, German was overrepresented at 4.1% compared to 4.0% regionally, Scottish at 8.4% versus 7.7%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.4% compared to 5.0%.

Mundingburra hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Mundingburra was close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years at the time of census, both being higher than Australia's median age of 38. The percentage of people aged 85 and above was notably higher in Mundingburra (5.0%) compared to Rest of Qld's average, while those aged 65 to 74 were under-represented at 8.7%. Between the 2021 Census and a recent update, the population of people aged 25 to 34 has grown from 9.5% to 11.9%, and the 0 to 4 age group increased from 3.4% to 4.5%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 declined from 13.6% to 11.3%, and the proportion of people aged 85 and above decreased from 6.2% to 5.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Mundingburra, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to expand by 109 people (25%) from 432 to 542. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.