Ormiston
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Ormiston are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Ormiston's population is approximately 7,161 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 782 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,379. The change is inferred from ABS estimates showing an estimated resident population of 6,935 in June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,452 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ormiston's growth rate of 12.3% since the 2021 census exceeds both the SA4 region (7.7%) and the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligning with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected by 2041, with Ormiston expected to grow by 864 persons, recording an overall gain of 8.8% over the 17 years.

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

Ormiston has seen approximately 58 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 291 homes were approved, with a further seven approved in FY26 as of the current date. On average, about 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five financial years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is around $429,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year alone, $4.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Ormiston's primarily residential nature. Comparing development levels per capita to Greater Brisbane shows similar trends, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns.

Recent construction comprises 72% detached dwellings and 28% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character while attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 102 people per dwelling approval, Ormiston exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts indicate Ormiston will gain approximately 628 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth to exceed current projections.

Ormiston has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Redland Hospital Expansion, Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy, Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment, and Redlands Research Station Expansion. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ormiston performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ormiston has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.8%. As of June 2025, 3,773 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Ormiston was 60.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, while public administration & safety showed lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.8%, labour force by 4.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 4.4%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years in national employment. Applying these projections to Ormiston's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Ormiston had a median taxpayer income of $56,553 and an average income of $76,601 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This places Ormiston among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 during the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Ormiston would be approximately $64,465 (median) and $87,317 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Ormiston cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 27.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,983 residents), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 30.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, 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

Ormiston's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.7% houses and 24.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormiston stood at 41.6%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (37.3%) or rented (21.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Brisbane metro's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $2,000 and $425 respectively. Nationally, Ormiston's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 77.2% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with 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 university qualification rate is 29.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 average of 20.6% and the SA4 region's rate of 23.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 21.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.2% in secondary, 8.6% in primary, and 4.8% in tertiary education. Ormiston's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,097 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1094) and functions as an education hub with 29.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.4. It includes one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

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

Ormiston has 25 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These include both train and bus services. There are a total of 28 individual routes serving these stops, which together facilitate 2,042 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents on average located just 233 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages at 291 trips per day, translating to approximately 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ormiston is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Ormiston faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (4,139 people), compared to 54.2% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.5 and 7.9% of residents respectively. Sixty-six point two percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.6% across Greater Brisbane. Twenty-seven point one percent of residents are aged 65 and over (1,939 people), which is higher than the 25.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors in Ormiston are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Ormiston's cultural diversity was above average, with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.3% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Ormiston at 56.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 52.8%. The top three ancestral groups were English (33.0%), Australian (22.3%), and Scottish (9.5%).

Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 1.6% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, as were Welsh at 0.9% versus 0.7%, and New Zealand at 1.2%.

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

The median age in Ormiston is 47 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and also above the Australian median of 38 years. In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the 75-84 age cohort is notably more prevalent in Ormiston at 10.8%, while the 25-34 age group is less common at 5.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.6% to 10.8% of Ormiston's population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has grown from 12.1% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 7.0% to 5.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Ormiston. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 377 people (49%), increasing from 771 to 1,149. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 83% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.