Murrumba Downs - Griffin

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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Murrumba Downs - Griffin's population is approximately 27,346 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 4,257 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,089. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 26,616 in June 2024 and an additional 664 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,214 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Murrumba Downs - Griffin's population grew by 18.4% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, exceeding the national average (9.7%). This growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 52.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. According to demographic trends, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of national areas. The area is expected to expand by 12,303 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 42.3% 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 approved approximately 255 residential properties each year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,278 homes. As of FY-26, 72 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.8 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outstripping supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $168,000, below the regional average.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $23.9 million, suggesting steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murrumba Downs - Griffin has 51.0% higher new home approvals per capita. Building activity has slowed in recent years, but developer confidence remains strong. New development consists 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 around 217 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth.

By 2041, Murrumba Downs - Griffin is projected to add approximately 11,573 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially influencing buyer competition and property prices.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin 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 41 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Upgrades, River Cove Residences, Moreton Bay Marine Education and Discovery Centre, and Moreton Bay Central. The following list details those 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 4.2% unemployment rate as of September 2025. There are 15,812 residents employed, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation is at 81.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.8%.

About 15.4% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical employs 5.4%, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7% while labour force grew by 5.3%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Murrumba Downs - Griffin's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Murrumba Downs - Griffin SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $62,821 and an average income of $69,837. This is slightly above the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's levels of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,047 (median) and $76,758 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates 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 (11,293 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.6% of income, placing disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Murrumba Downs - Griffin, as per the latest Census evaluation, 72.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 27.1% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Brisbane metro's dwelling structure, which was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murrumba Downs - Griffin stood at 16.5%, with the rest of dwellings 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 $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Murrumba Downs - Griffin was recorded at $380, matching Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Murrumba Downs - Griffin's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households make up 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 account for 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, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 34 individual routes, together facilitating 2,091 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically residing 335 meters from the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most commuters travel outward, predominantly by car (89%), with train use at 7%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 15.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 298 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Murrumba Downs - Griffin's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Murrumba Downs - Griffin residents show positive health outcomes, largely aligning with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% of the total population (~14,739 people), slightly above the SA2 average. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.1 and 8.2% of residents respectively. About 71.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,904 people), lower than the 15.0% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Murrumba Downs - Griffin was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Murrumba Downs-Griffin, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from 2016, had a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local areas. Specifically, 17.6% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home and 27.5% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Murrumba Downs-Griffin, with 45.9% of people identifying as Christian.

However, the 'Other' category showed significant overrepresentation compared to Greater Brisbane, accounting for 4.6% of the population versus 1.3%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.3%), Australian (25.2%), and Other (10.3%). Notably, New Zealand-born residents comprised 1.4%, Maori heritage was at 1.8%, and Samoan heritage was at 1.2% in Murrumba Downs-Griffin, all higher than the regional averages of 1.0%, 1.1%, and 0.9% respectively.

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 increased from 15.8% to 17.7%, while the 25-34 cohort 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 2,214 people (72%), from 3,084 to 5,299.