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

As of November 2025, Murrumba Downs - Griffin's population is approximately 27,338. This figure represents an increase of 4,249 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,089 people. This growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 26,616 in June 2024 and an additional 664 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is calculated at 1,213 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Murrumba Downs - Griffin's growth rate of 18.4% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in its region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 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 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period from 2025 to 2041, with an expected expansion of 12,303 persons, representing a total increase of 42.4% over the 17-year span.

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 granted around 255 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,278 homes. As of FY-26, 42 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand exceeding new supply. The average construction cost for new properties is $168,000, below the regional average.

This year, commercial approvals totalled $23.9 million, reflecting steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murrumba Downs - Griffin has 51.0% higher new home approvals per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 217 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. Future projections estimate an addition of 11,581 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch identified 40 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable initiatives include River Cove Residences, Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Upgrades, Formosa Residential Development, and Moreton Bay Central. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.5%. There were 15,691 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Murrumba Downs - Griffin was 71.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area had a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. However, professional & technical employed 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% during the year to June 2025, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Murrumba Downs - Griffin's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Murrumba Downs - Griffin had a median income among taxpayers of $59,225. The average income stood at $66,137. This is slightly above the national average and compares to levels of $55,645 and $70,520 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $67,511 (median) and $75,390 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Murrumba Downs - Griffin cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 41.3% of the community (11,290 individuals). High housing costs consume 17.6% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income 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). This compares to Brisbane metro's 75.0% houses and 25.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murrumba Downs - Griffin was 16.5%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented dwellings at 41.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,901, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,820. Median weekly rent in Murrumba Downs - Griffin was $380, equal to Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Murrumba Downs - Griffin's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 38.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households comprising 2.8%. 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

Educational qualifications in Murrumba Downs 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 at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 28.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.8% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. Murrumba Downs - Griffin has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 4,388 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1028) and offers balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Murrumba Downs - Griffin has 40 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 29 individual routes, offering a total of 2,111 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 341 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 301 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual 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 demonstrated above-average health outcomes in its general population, with a low prevalence of common health conditions.

However, among older, at-risk cohorts, the prevalence was higher than the national average. Private health cover rate was approximately 52% of the total population (~14,325 people), slightly leading that of the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.1 and 8.2% of residents respectively. A majority, 71.7%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. The area had 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,903 people). Health outcomes among seniors required more attention than those in the broader population.

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 was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.5% of its population born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Murrumba Downs-Griffin, accounting for 45.9% of people. Notably, the proportion identifying as 'Other' religions is higher than average, at 4.6%, compared to 2.7% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (27.3%), Australian (25.2%), and Other (10.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Maori is slightly overrepresented at 1.8% (vs regional 1.7%), New Zealand is similarly represented at 1.4% (vs regional 1.5%), and Samoan is marginally underrepresented at 1.2% (vs regional 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 individuals aged 65-74 (5.5%). Between 2021 and present, the age group 35-44 has increased from 15.8% to 17.7%, while the 25-34 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 substantially, increasing by 2,215 people (72%) from 3,083 to 5,299.