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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Nundah's population is around 15,134 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,829 people (13.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,305 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,589 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 173 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 4,123 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Nundah's 13.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 77.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 3,984 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 22.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Nundah has averaged around 72 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 364 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 3.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $438,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $42.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Nundah records about three-quarters the building activity per person while it places among the 67th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. At around 399 people per approval, Nundah indicates a mature market.

Future projections show Nundah adding 3,439 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Nundah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Danby Lane - Nundah Village, Danby Lane, Circa Nundah Village, and Toombul Shopping Centre Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Nundah demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Nundah possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 10.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,677 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (85.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 6.5% of Nundah's workforce compared to 9.0% in Greater Brisbane. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 10.0% while labour force increased by 9.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Nundah. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Nundah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Nundah SA2 is among the highest in Australia, with the median assessed at $68,275 while the average income stands at $85,098. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,041 (median) and $93,531 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,058 weekly), though household income ranks lower at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 35.5% of locals (5,372 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 48th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure within Nundah, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 23.4% houses and 76.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Nundah was lagging that of Brisbane metro, at 15.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.8%) or rented (56.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Brisbane metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Nundah's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 51.4% of all households, comprising 16.5% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 48.6%, with lone person households at 41.4% and group households comprising 7.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 28.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (17.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in tertiary education, 6.2% in primary education, and 4.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 78 active transport stops operating within Nundah, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 40 individual routes, collectively providing 4,459 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 68%, with 21% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 23.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 637 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 57 weekly trips per individual 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (9,322 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.2% and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 70.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,142 people), which is lower than the 15.2% 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 20.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.9% born overseas. The main religion in Nundah is Christianity, which makes up 42.4% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 6.7% of the population, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Nundah are English, comprising 25.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Nundah (vs 1.0% regionally), Irish at 10.3% (vs 8.2%) and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

Nundah's population is younger than the national pattern

Nundah's median age of 36 years stands equal to Greater Brisbane's 36, though somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 22.8% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.2% to 4.8% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 6.8% to 7.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.6% to 22.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Nundah. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 717 people (37%) from 1,918 to 2,636. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 3% (19 people).