Nundah

Nundah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Nundah's population was approximately 14,890 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,585 people (11.9%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,305. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 14,812 in June 2025 and an additional 175 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,057 persons per square kilometer, placing Nundah in the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. Nundah's growth of 11.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (9.2%) and national averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.5% of overall population gains recently.

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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas is forecast, with Nundah expected to gain 3,526 persons, reflecting a total increase of 23.2% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Nundah among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Nundah averaged approximately 72 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25364 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, Nundah has seen an average of 3.1 new residents per year for each dwelling constructed.

This significant demand outpaces supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment, with new dwellings averaging $438,000 in construction cost value. In FY-26, Nundah has seen $42.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Nundah has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 67th percentile nationally.

Recent construction comprises 24.0% detached dwellings and 76.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Nundah indicates a mature market with around 399 people per approval. By 2041, Nundah is projected to grow by 3,448 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Nundah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Danby Lane - Nundah Village, Danby Lane, Circa Nundah Village, and Toombul Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Nundah well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Nundah has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in December 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment grew by 10.0% in the past year.

As of December 2025, 10,677 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, 0.9% lower than Greater Brisbane's. Workforce participation was 84.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 23.3% worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Professional & technical services have a strong representation at 1.3 times the regional level, while construction is lower at 6.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased by 10.0% and labour force by 9.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Nundah's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The Nundah SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $68,275 and an average of $85,098 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was among the highest incomes in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $76,031 (median) and $94,765 (average). Census data indicated individual earnings were at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,058 weekly), but household income ranked lower at the 51st percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 35.5% of Nundah's community (5,285 individuals), consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Nundah features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Nundah, as per the latest Census, 23.4% were houses and 76.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nundah was at 15.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.8% and rented ones at 56.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Nundah's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Nundah features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 51.4 percent of all households, including 16.5 percent couples with children, 25.3 percent couples without children, and 7.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 48.6 percent, with lone person households at 41.4 percent and group households comprising 7.2 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Nundah shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Nundah is notably high, with 41.4% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications, compared to the broader Queensland average of 25.7% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (17.7%). Educational participation in the area is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary education at 9.2%, primary education at 6.2%, and secondary education at 4.6%.

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

The analysis shows that Nundah has 78 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,459 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents located an average of 138 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 68%, while train use stands at 21%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.8, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 23.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 637 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 57 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Nundah is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Nundah faces significant health challenges as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (9,172 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 11.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.6%. However, 70.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,959 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Nundah's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 20.3% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data from 2016. In terms of birthplace, 30.9% were born overseas by 2016. Christianity was the dominant religion in Nundah, comprising 42.4% of its population.

However, Hinduism had a higher representation in Nundah at 6.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%. Regarding ancestry, English was the top group at 25.6%, followed by Australian at 20.8% and Other at 11.6%. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: New Zealanders were equally represented in Nundah (1.0%) as regionally, Irish were overrepresented at 10.3% versus 8.2%, and Welsh were also slightly overrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.5%.

Nundah's population is younger than the national pattern

Nundah's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Nundah has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 3.2% to 4.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 7.6% to 6.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Nundah, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (39%), adding 725 residents to reach a total of 2,596. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is projected to show minimal growth of just 4%, adding only 23 people.