Mundingburra
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mundingburra's population was approximately 3,628 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 34 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,594. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,593 in June 2024 and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,374 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Examining future trends, regional areas nationally are anticipated to have lower quartile growth, with Mundingburra expected to expand by 2 persons to reach a population of approximately 3,630 by 2041, reflecting a decline of 0.9% in total over the 17-year period.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 30 homes received approvals. No developments have been approved in FY26 so far.

Despite population decline in recent years, the development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $343,000, aligning with broader regional trends. This year, $1.2 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity in Mundingburra compared to the rest of Queensland. Mundingburra records significantly lower building activity than the regional average per person (61.0% below). The scarcity of new dwellings typically boosts demand and prices for existing properties. This trend is also below national averages, suggesting maturity and potential planning constraints in the area. New developments consist of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current dominance of houses (65.0%).

This denser development provides affordable entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The location has approximately 1049 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. With stable or declining population forecasts, Mundingburra may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers in the future.

Mundingburra has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may influence this region. Major projects include Eden Park Estate, Harris Crossing Estate, 7-Eleven Mundingburra, and Sanctum Estate. The following details those considered 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 prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 5.9%.

In this month, 1,582 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mundingburra stands at 54.6%, lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Notably, education & training has a strong presence with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.7% compared to the regional 4.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year ending June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8%, employment fell by 3.2%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.8% and unemployment rose by 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand in Mundingburra. These projections indicate 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 Mundingburra's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Mundingburra is $54,845 and average income is $64,321. These figures are comparable to national averages but differ from Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. By September 2025, estimated median income in Mundingburra would be approximately $62,518 and average income around $73,320, based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data indicates that incomes in Mundingburra rank modestly, between the 23rd and 34th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income cohort spans 27.5% of locals (997 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the metropolitan region's 31.7%. After housing costs, 85.1% of income remains, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. Mundingburra's SEIFA income ranking places it 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, with 35.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundingburra stood at 32.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.5% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,413, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Mundingburra was $270, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $305. Nationally, Mundingburra's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,413 than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprise 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 making up 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 educational profile exceeds regional averages with university qualification rates at 28.4% of residents aged 15+, surpassing 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 prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 24.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: secondary (12.6%), primary (9.3%), and tertiary (5.2%). Mundingburra's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,299 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1022) with balanced educational opportunities. The area comprises 2 primary and 2 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, attracting 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 of public transport in Mundingburra shows that there are 16 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 5 individual routes providing service to the area. Together, these routes facilitate 749 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Mundingburra is rated as good, with residents on average located 281 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 107 trips per day, which translates to approximately 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

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Mundingburra, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups.

The private health cover rate stands at approximately 52%, covering around 1,882 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area. Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, impacting 9.7% of residents each. However, 63.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in Rest of Qld. In Mundingburra, 22.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (811 people), higher than the 14.9% in Rest of Qld. 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 low cultural diversity, with 87.6% citizens, 82.7% born in Australia, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, at 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 (4.1%) and Scottish (8.4%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.0% and 7.7%, respectively. However, Australian Aboriginal was underrepresented at 3.4% versus the region's 5.0%.

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

The median age in Mundingburra is 42 years, close to Rest of Qld's average of 41 years but above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Mundingburra has a notably higher percentage of people aged 85 and over (5.0% vs 3.7%), while those aged 65-74 are under-represented (8.7% vs 12.9%). Between the 2016 Census and 2021, Mundingburra's population aged 25 to 34 increased from 9.5% to 11.9%, while those aged 0 to 4 rose from 3.4% to 4.5%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 5 to 14 decreased from 13.6% to 11.3%, and those aged 85 and over dropped from 6.2% to 5.0%. Population forecasts for Mundingburra indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The population aged 25 to 34 is projected to increase by 108 people (25%) from 433 to 542, while the populations aged 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 are expected to decline.