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 is around 12,291 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,610 people 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 level of population equates to a density ratio of 480 persons per square kilometer. Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's growth rate of 15.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 37.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. 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. A significant population increase is forecast for 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 annual ERP population numbers, reflecting 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 had approximately 49 residential properties approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 245 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, about 6.1 people moved into the area for each dwelling built during these five years.

This high demand exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $230,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. In FY26, $4.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating 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.

This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving its low-density nature. With around 183 people moving into the area for each dwelling approval, Ormeau East-Stapylton shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that it will gain approximately 3,559 residents by 2041. If 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include the Ormeau Rail Facility - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, Ormeau Goldmine Road and Lahrs Road Intersection Upgrade, Ormeau Residential Development, and Ormeau Community Hub. The following list details those 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 3.4% as of September 2025. There was estimated employment growth of 2.4% in the past year.

As of that date, 6,505 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is 0.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 73.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. 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 specializes in construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6%. There is a ratio of 1.1 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force increased by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts suggest local employment should increase by 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 2023 shows that Ormeau (East) - Stapylton SA2 has a median income of $58,881 and an average income of $70,659. This is higher than the national averages of $53,146 median and $66,593 average for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,716 (median) and $77,661 (average). The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton are at the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 41.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with the broader regional trend of 31.7%. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income, 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

In Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 7.6% consisting of semi-detached properties, apartments and other types of dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton stood at 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, exceeding Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton was recorded at $440, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $345. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national average 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 account for 17.7%, with lone person households at 14.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of 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 has lower university qualification rates than the Australian average, with 16.2% compared to 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (31.2%). Educational participation is high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.7% in primary, 11.4% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

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

Ormeau East-Stapylton has 38 active public transport stops, all bus routes. Two routes serve these stops, offering 188 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop is 286 meters. Most residents commute outwards daily, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. In 2021, 13.7% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 26 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 4 weekly trips per 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.

AreaSearch's analysis shows mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the nation's average across older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 54% (~6,649 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2% and 8.9% of residents respectively. About 70.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 9.7% (1,194 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank 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's cultural diversity is roughly in line with the wider region, with 81.8% of its population being citizens, 75.6% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, comprising 47.7% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.9%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.0%).

Notably, New Zealand is overrepresented at 2.2% (vs regional 0.9%), Maori at 3.0% (vs 0.8%), and Samoan at 0.9% (vs 0.2%) in Ormeau (East) - Stapylton.

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

Ormeau (East) - Stapylton's median age is 32 years, which is considerably lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton has a higher concentration of 35-44 residents at 16.7%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 5.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.3%, 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).