Ormiston

Population growth drivers in Ormiston are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ormiston's population is around 7,192 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 813 people (12.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,379 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,925 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 203 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,458 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ormiston's 12.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.3%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 52.5% 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 population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 864 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 8.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Ormiston has seen around 58 new homes approved each year, with 291 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 11 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.4 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $429,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $4.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Ormiston has similar development levels (per person), supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. Recent construction comprises 72.0% detached dwellings and 28.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 102 people per dwelling approval, Ormiston shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Ormiston will gain 597 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Ormiston has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Redland Hospital Expansion, Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy, Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment, and Redlands Research Station Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ormiston performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ormiston features a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, and 5.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,901 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.1% 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, retail trade, and education & training. Conversely, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 7.0%. 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 5.0% while labour force increased by 5.4%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ormiston. 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 Ormiston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% 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

The Ormiston SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,098 and an average of $79,851 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,054 (median) and $87,764 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Ormiston cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 27.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,992 residents), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. Economic strength emerges through 30.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Ormiston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Ormiston, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 75.7% houses and 24.4% 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 Ormiston was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 41.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.3%) or rented (21.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Brisbane metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Ormiston's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ormiston features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 77.2% of all households, comprising 33.5% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Brisbane average.

Ormiston shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (29.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA3 area average of 20.6% and that of the SA4 region (23.7%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (21.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 25 active transport stops operating within Ormiston, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 31 individual routes, collectively providing 1,958 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 233 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 23.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 279 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ormiston's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Ormiston, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (4,279 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.5% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 66.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 28.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,033 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Ormiston was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ormiston was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 9.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.3% born overseas. The main religion in Ormiston is Christianity, which makes up 56.1% of people in Ormiston, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ormiston are English, comprising 33.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 26.8%, Australian, comprising 22.3% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.6% of Ormiston (vs 0.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and New Zealand at 1.2% (vs 1.0%).

Ormiston hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The 47-year median age in Ormiston notably exceeds Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and is similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (11.3% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (5.2%). This 75 - 84 concentration is well above the national 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.6% to 11.3% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.1% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 7.0% to 5.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Ormiston. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 349 people (127%) from 275 to 625. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 82% of projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.