Ormeau (East) - Stapylton
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Ormeau (East) - Stapylton lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's population is approximately 12,180 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,499 people (14.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,681 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,760 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 287 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 475 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential room for further development. Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's population growth of 14.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area average of 8.6%, as well as the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 37.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 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 adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Ormeau (East) - Stapylton expected to expand by 4,090 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 30.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Ormeau (East) - Stapylton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Ormeau East-Stapylton has received approximately 49 residential property approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, indicating 245 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 12 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built accommodates approximately 6.1 new residents annually over these five years. This supply significantly lags demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $338,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers in the area. In FY-26, $4.9 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the predominantly residential nature of Ormeau East-Stapylton compared to the rest of Queensland, where development activity is 53.0% higher per person. The recent acceleration in building activity has primarily consisted of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 183 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, projections indicate Ormeau East-Stapylton will add approximately 3,670 residents.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases in the area.

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones are: Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, AMARA - Residential Community by AVID Property Group, Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade, and Ormeau Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Ormeau (East) - Stapylton ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.3% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. There are 6,393 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 69.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area specializes in construction with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. There are 1.1 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force also increased by 2.1%, keeping unemployment broadly flat at 3.9%. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.1%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton was $55,573 and average income was $65,534. This is comparable to the national averages of $50,780 median and $64,844 average for Queensland excluding Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Toowoomba, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, and Maryborough. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $62,081 and average income is around $73,208 in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 41.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is consistent with broader trends across the region where 31.7% fall into this earnings band. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton was at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.2% and rented ones at 39.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $440, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.3% of all households, including 43.7% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households at 2.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.2%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 31.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.7% in primary education, 11.4% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,939 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1004) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub with 24.1 school places per 100 residents - significantly above the regional average of 14.7 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has 38 active public transport stops operating within its area. These stops offer a mix of bus services, operated by two individual routes that collectively facilitate 188 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport options is rated as good, with residents typically situated 286 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 26 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton 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

Ormeau East - Stapylton shows better-than-average health outcomes.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among its general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk groups. Private health cover is held by approximately 52% of the total population (~6,382 people), slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2 and 8.9% of residents respectively. About 70.7% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 71.6% across Rest of Qld. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.8% (1,189 people), compared to the Rest of Qld's 12.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ormeau East - Stapylton's cultural diversity aligns with its broader regional average, where 81.8% of residents are citizens, 75.6% were born in Australia, and 92.7% speak English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion here, making up 47.7%, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 46.0%. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.9%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.0%).

Notably, New Zealanders make up 2.2% compared to the regional average of 1.9%, Maori represent 3.0% versus 2.9%, and Samoans comprise 0.9% against a regional figure of 0.7%.

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland average of 41 and significantly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Queensland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 at 17.0%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 5.3%. Between the censuses of June 2021 and June 2026, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 increased from 13.3% to 15.1%, while the proportion aged 5 to 14 decreased from 18.7% to 15.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 57%, adding 1,076 residents to reach a total of 2,975.