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

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's population was around 12,182 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 1,501 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,681 people. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,022 in June 2025 and an additional 351 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 475 persons per square kilometer. Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's growth rate of 14.1% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of Qld's 9.2% and the national average, indicating significant population growth in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 39.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Future population dynamics forecast significant growth in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton is expected to expand by 3,824 persons, reflecting a total gain of 30.1% over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Ormeau East - Stapylton has granted approximately 49 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25245 homes were approved, with an additional 38 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 6.1 people over these five years, indicating high demand outstripping supply and potentially driving price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $230,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year has seen $4.9 million in commercial development approvals, highlighting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Ormeau East - Stapylton has significantly less development activity, with 53.0% below the regional average per person. Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 183 people per dwelling approval, it shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts estimate Ormeau East - Stapylton will gain 3,664 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 28 such projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include the Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, the upgrade of Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road intersection, Montaine Park - Eggersdorf Road in Ormeau, and AMARA Residential Community. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.3% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%.

There are 6,572 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is 0.7% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 72.9%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 13.7% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area has a strong focus on construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, at only 0.6% of the workforce compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. There are 1.1 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force increased by 2.6%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 2023 shows that income in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton SA2 is higher than average nationally. The median income is $58,881 and the average income stands at $70,659. This contrasts with 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 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $65,570 (median) and $78,686 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 41.2% of the community (5,018 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income, but strong earnings still 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. Comparatively, Regional Queensland had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton was 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.2% and rented ones at 39.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure stood at $440, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 13.1% and certificates for 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.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 188 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good; residents typically live within 286 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this mainly residential region, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which exceeds the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.7% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 26 trips per day, equating to approximately four 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 shows positive outcomes for Ormeau (East) - Stapylton residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions aligning with national benchmarks.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Approximately 54% (~6,590 people) have private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.2 and 8.9% respectively, while 70.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,219 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to 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 was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average, 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 was Christianity, comprising 47.7% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (29.9%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.0%).

Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 2.2%, Maori at 3.0%, and Samoans at 0.9% compared to regional averages of 0.9%, 0.8%, and 0.2% respectively.

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 Regional Queensland average of 41 and significantly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional Queensland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.4%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.3% to 15.0%, while the 45 to 54 age group increased from 11.7% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 18.7% to 15.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's age profile is projected to change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age cohort showing the strongest growth of 52%, adding 988 residents to reach a total of 2,902.