Murrumba Downs - Griffin
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Murrumba Downs - Griffin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Murrumba Downs - Griffin's population was around 27,251 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 4,162 people (18.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,089 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 26,616 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 633 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,210 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Murrumba Downs - Griffin's 18.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 52.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

All drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, were adopted. These state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward, demographic trends predicted exceptional growth, placing Murrumba Downs - Griffin in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. The area was expected to expand by 12,303 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 42.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Murrumba Downs - Griffin was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has recorded approximately 255 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,278 homes. Nineteen approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. The area has seen an average of 3.8 people moving to it per dwelling built yearly between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outstripping supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $399,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $23.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murrumba Downs - Griffin exhibits 51.0% higher new home approvals per capita, offering greater choice for buyers despite a slowdown in building activity in recent years. The area shows strong developer confidence with this level being substantially higher than the national average. New development comprises 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburb's family-oriented identity by providing spacious homes suited to buyers seeking space. Murrumba Downs - Griffin has approximately 217 people per dwelling approval, suggesting potential for growth.

Future projections indicate that the area will add around 11,668 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 43 projects that could impact the area. Key projects include River Cove Residences, Formosa Residential Development, Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Upgrades, and Moreton Bay Central. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Murrumba Downs - Griffin exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has an unemployment rate of 4.4% with estimated employment growth of 6.5% in the past year as of June 2025. There are 15,691 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation is at 71.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical employs only 5.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Employment levels increased by 6.5% and labour force grew by 7.5% in the year to June 2025, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Murrumba Downs - Griffin had a median income among taxpayers of $59,225. The average income was $66,137, which is slightly above the national average. In Greater Brisbane, these figures were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Murrumba Downs - Griffin would be approximately $66,160 (median) and $73,882 (average) as of March 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in the area cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 41.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with broader trends across the region where 33.3% fall into this category. High housing costs consume 17.6% of income. Despite this, disposable income is at the 60th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Murrumba Downs - Griffin, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.9% houses and 27.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 75.0% houses and 25.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murrumba Downs - Griffin was 16.5%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. Dwellings were either mortgaged (41.7%) or rented (41.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,901, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,820 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $380, matching Brisbane metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 79.7% of all households, consisting of 38.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households making up 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

The educational profile of Murrumba Downs - Griffin exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 4,388 students. The area's Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) is 1028, indicating typical Australian school conditions and balanced educational opportunities. There are three primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. Educational qualifications in the region show that 22.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.

Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (28.4%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 40 active stops operating within Murrumba Downs - Griffin. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 29 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 2,111 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 341 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency is 301 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 52 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Murrumba Downs - Griffin is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Murrumba Downs demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population of approximately 14,279 people, as of 2021.

However, the prevalence is higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover in the area is approximately 52%, slightly leading that of the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.1% and 8.2% of residents respectively, as per data from 2021. About 71.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 2,894 people as of the latest data from 2021. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population, presenting some challenges.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Murrumba Downs - Griffin's population is culturally diverse with 27.5% born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to most local markets. Christianity is the main religion in Murrumba Downs - Griffin, making up 45.9% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 4.6%, higher than the 2.7% regional average.

In terms of ancestry, English (27.3%), Australian (25.2%), and Other (10.3%) are the top represented groups in Murrumba Downs - Griffin. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Maori at 1.8% compared to 1.7% regionally, New Zealand at 1.4% versus 1.5%, and Samoan at 1.2% against 1.3%.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murrumba Downs - Griffin has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.5%). Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.8% to 17.7%, while the 25-34 age cohort has decreased from 18.4% to 16.5%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Murrumba Downs - Griffin's age profile, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 72%, increasing from 3,073 to 5,299 people.