Ormeau (East) - Stapylton

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's population is around 12,291 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,610 people (15.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,681 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,760 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 334 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 480 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's 15.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 37.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate and overseas migration, were positive factors.

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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 4,090 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 29.0% 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 recorded around 49 residential properties granted approval annually, with 245 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 30 so far in FY-26. With an average of 6.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $230,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Additionally, $4.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the rest of Qld, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has significantly less development activity (53.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 183 people per dwelling approval, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Ormeau (East) - Stapylton will gain 3,559 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 31 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, the Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade, Ormeau Residential Development, and the Ormeau Community Hub, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis places Ormeau (East) - Stapylton well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.3%, and 2.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,572 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (74.6% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.6% of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. With 1.1 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force increased by 2.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. 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 Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Ormeau (East) - Stapylton SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $58,881 while the average income stands at $70,659. This contrasts to Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,716 (median) and $77,661 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 41.2% of the community (5,063 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 60th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ormeau (East) - Stapylton was lagging that of Regional Qld, at 17.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (43.2%) or rented (39.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 82.3% of all households, comprising 43.7% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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 (16.2%) substantially 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 (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (31.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 38 active transport stops operating within Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 188 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 286 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 13.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton'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

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Ormeau (East) - Stapylton residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~6,649 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 70.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 9.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,194 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than 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 is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.8% of its population being citizens, 75.6% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is Christianity, which makes up 47.7% of people in the area. This compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton are English, comprising 29.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.2% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Ormeau (East) - Stapylton (vs 0.9% regionally), Maori at 3.0% (vs 0.8%) and Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.2%).

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

At 32 years, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's median age is considerably lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and similarly substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional Qld, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (16.7%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (5.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 14.7% to 16.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.7% to 15.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 50%, adding 994 residents to reach 2,975. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort grows by a modest 7% (132 people).