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Nundah has an estimated 14,890 residents, up from 13,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,585 people, or 11.9%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years, faster than 77% of areas nationally. 156 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.5% of that increase. That puts 4,057 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to demographic research by AreaSearch, the resident count in Nundah stands at approximately 14,890 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,585 people (11.9%) compared to the 2021 Census baseline of 13,305 people. This updated figure builds upon the ABS estimated resident population of 14,812 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 156 validated new addresses registered following the Census. With a population density reaching 4,057 persons per square kilometer, Nundah ranks within the top 10% nationwide on this metric, reflecting substantial competition for local real estate. The suburb's 11.9% post-2021 Census expansion outpaced both the broader SA4 region (9.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a key regional growth hotspot.
This expansion was heavily underpinned by overseas migration, which generated around 84.5% of total net population additions across recent reporting timeframes. Projections for each SA2 area are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while areas outside this series and post-2032 horizons incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 from 2021 data. Because the Queensland state dataset omits age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts released in 2023 from 2022 data. Looking ahead, long-term modeling positions Nundah in the top quartile of Australian statistical districts, with an anticipated increase of 3,394 persons by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, representing cumulative growth of 22.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
326 new dwellings have been approved in Nundah over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 66 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 27% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Nundah have averaged roughly 65 dwellings per year, totaling 326 approved residences across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical period (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 4 new residents arrived annually for each home built, creating a notable supply deficit that intensifies market competition and upward pricing pressure. New residential builds carry an average construction value of $535,000, slightly above regional averages, which reflects an emphasis on premium builds. Concurrently, commercial planning consents reached $42.0 million during the current financial year, highlighting strong business-sector investment across the locality.
Per capita construction activity in Nundah tracks at roughly half the rate observed across Greater Brisbane, placing the suburb at the 62nd percentile across national benchmarks. The profile of newly approved dwellings comprises 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward medium- and higher-density development yields accessible price tiers tailored to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. With approximately 523 people per dwelling approval, the local residential development landscape demonstrates considerable maturity. Long-range demographic projections indicate that Nundah will add 3,316 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction volumes persist without accelerating, residential supply could fall short of demographic expansion, likely intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Nundah, worth an estimated $771 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.1 billion. 24 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum is heavily influenced by major infrastructure deliveries, strategic developments, and regional planning policies. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 21 projects with the potential to shape the surrounding district, highlighted by initiatives including Danby Lane - Nundah Village, Danby Lane, Circa Nundah Village, and Toombul Shopping Centre Redevelopment.
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Danby Lane - Nundah Village
Mixed-use development at the corner of Danby Lane, Buckland Road and Sandgate Road in Nundah Village, comprising a 12-storey tower of 93 apartments (one to four bedrooms) above ground-floor retail and first-floor commercial space. Amenities include a podium pool, gym, function room and rooftop terrace with city views, plus 135 car spaces across five basement levels. Building height is 40m. Art Deco-inspired brick archway podium references Nundah's architectural heritage. Developer Gardner Vaughan Group will relocate its head office into the development.Construction commenced February 2025 with completion targeted for mid-2027.
Danby Lane
12-storey mixed-use project in Nundah Village delivering 84 apartments above ground floor retail with resident amenities including pool deck, gym, function room and rooftop terrace. Construction commenced in Feb 2025 with completion targeted for early 2027.
Sandgate Road and Hamilton Road Intersection Upgrade
Traffic capacity and safety upgrade at the key intersection of Sandgate Road and Hamilton Road in Wavell Heights. Works include signal optimization, dedicated turning lane improvements, and upgraded active transport pedestrian crossings to reduce congestion along the arterial corridor.
Clayfield Residential Development Program
Ongoing program of medium-density residential redevelopment across Clayfield comprising apartment buildings, townhouses and infill housing on multiple privately owned sites. Numerous approved developments are progressing through construction while additional applications continue to be lodged under Brisbane City Plan, supporting gradual urban renewal and increased housing supply within the established suburb.
Circa Nundah Village
Transit-oriented mixed-use precinct adjacent to Nundah Station comprising Circa CT1 office (5 Star Green Star), integrated retail anchored by Woolworths, and residential stages Circa One and Circa Two totaling 186 apartments, plus public realm upgrades within the village core.
Toombul Shopping Centre Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the flood-damaged Toombul Shopping Centre, with demolition completed in February 2025. The project aims to create a mixed-use precinct including residential units, retail spaces, commercial areas, and landscaped open spaces for flood mitigation and community use. Mirvac is currently seeking partners to advance the development.
Hendra Residential Subdivision
69-lot residential subdivision with parkland at 112 Raceview Avenue, Hendra (Brisbane). 5.578 hectare site with lots ranging 400-708 sqm, new roads, large park and drainage reserve. Last remaining developable land in this part of Hendra. Designed by Wolter Consulting Group.
Village Central
Completed mixed-use apartment building in the heart of Nundah Village with ground-floor retail and resident amenities (pool and BBQ), delivered by Gardner Vaughan Group. The building is part of the broader Nundah Village renewal and sits close to transport and local services.
10,752 residents of Nundah are employed, from a labour force of 11,170. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 84.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,150, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Nundah is distinguished by strong educational credentials, extensive professional services involvement, a low jobless rate of 3.7%, and estimated twelve-month job growth of 7.0%. As of March 2026, employed locals total 10,752, while unemployment sits 0.6% below the 4.3% benchmark for Greater Brisbane, supported by an exceptionally strong labour participation rate of 84.6% versus 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census findings revealed that 23.3% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local workers are predominantly engaged across health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
The suburb displays notable specialization in professional & technical fields, where the local employment share exceeds the regional benchmark by 1.3 times. Conversely, construction represents a comparatively small segment at 6.5% of local employment against 9.0% regionally. Comparing Census employment counts with the overall resident base suggests that the suburb functions largely as a residential hub with modest internal workplace capacity. An examination of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 7.0% alongside a 7.2% rise in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage points increase in local unemployment. Across Greater Brisbane, employment expanded by 3.2% and the labour force grew by 3.4%, while unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. Future workforce requirements can be assessed through national industry projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 across five- and ten-year intervals. While overall Australian employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-by-sector trajectories vary widely. Mapping these industry projections to the local occupational baseline suggests employment among Nundah residents could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (note that this model uses proportional extrapolation for demonstration and excludes local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Nundah is $1,763 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,058 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,275 a year against an average of $85,098. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that personal earnings in the Nundah SA2 rank among the highest nationally. Taxpayers in the SA2 recorded a median income of $68,275 and an average income of $85,098, notably outperforming Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of roughly $76,031 and an average of $94,765 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local individual earnings in the 83rd percentile nationally at $1,058 weekly, while combined household earnings sat at the 51st percentile.
Furthermore, 35.5% of local residents (5,285 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 33.3%. Mortgage and rent commitments pose clear affordability challenges, leaving 81.7% of income uncommitted (ranking at the 48th percentile), while the area sits in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nundah had 6,365 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 23% detached houses and 61% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 56% rented and 15% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Nundah consisted of 23.4% houses and 76.6% other dwellings (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative structures), contrasting with the wider metropolitan profile of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright homeownership lagged the Brisbane metro benchmark at 15.1%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 28.8% and rental arrangements made up 56.2%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,733, below the Brisbane metro standard of $1,863, and median weekly rent was $370 compared to $380 regionally. On a nationwide basis, mortgage costs in Nundah remain lower than the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rents also sitting below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nundah counted 6,365 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,123 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 41% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 51.4% of all local domestic units, including 16.5% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 48.6%, led by single-person households at 41.4% alongside group households at 7.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.0 people, below the wider Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.4% of adults in Nundah hold a university qualification, including 28.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 17.7% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,414 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,090 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification rates in Nundah significantly outperform state and national benchmarks, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This high proportion of graduates equips the local labour pool well for professional and knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the largest category at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate awards at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. In addition, 30.3% of residents aged 15+ hold technical or vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (17.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 26.7% of the population currently pursuing education.
Broken down by sector, 9.2% of locals are enrolled in tertiary education, 6.2% attend primary school, and 4.6% are engaged in secondary schooling.
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Getting around Nundah means driving: households keep an average of 0.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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70.7% of residents in Nundah report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic health patterns indicate notable health demands in Nundah, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 62% of all residents (9,172 people), surpassing both the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 55.8% and the Australian national rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widely reported medical diagnoses in the locality, affecting 11.2 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, whereas 70.7% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the 69.2% rate for Greater Brisbane.
Health metrics across working-age cohorts generally match typical standards. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 12.5% of the local population (1,858 people), below the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators largely tracking national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.9% of Nundah residents were born overseas and 20.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (20.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Nundah exhibits higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 20.3% of households speaking a non-English language at home and 30.9% of residents born abroad. Christianity is the most widespread faith, accounting for 42.4% of the community. Hinduism exhibits a notable local presence, comprising 6.7% of residents compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages in Nundah are English (25.6%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.6%). Distinct variations also appear across other specific backgrounds: New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.0% (mirroring 1.0% regionally), Irish accounts for 10.3% (against 8.2% across the wider region), and Welsh makes up 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nundah is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 37.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Nundah is heavily weighted toward young, childless adults, with those aged 25 - 44 representing 43.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, individuals aged 0 - 24 comprise 22.1% of residents, below the regional proportion of 31.8%. The estimated median age sits at 35 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded during that Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census occurred in the 0 - 24 bracket, which declined from 24.5% to an estimated 22.1%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and senior residents aged 65+ are projected to drive the bulk of local demographic growth, increasing by 1,338 residents (72%) to total 3,196.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nundah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 156 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,305 at the 2021 Census → 14,890 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (302031040). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.