Ormiston

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

Ormiston's population is approximately 7,161 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 782 people, a rise of 12.3% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 6,379. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,935 in June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 1,452 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ormiston's growth of 12.3% since the 2021 census exceeds the SA4 region's 7.7% and the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.5% to 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected by 2041, with Ormiston growing by 864 persons, reflecting 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 an additional 7 approved so far in FY26. On average, each year about 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed during these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $429,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen around $4.4 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting Ormiston's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ormiston maintains similar development levels per person, contributing to market stability aligned with regional patterns.

Recent construction comprises 72% detached dwellings and 28% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character while attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 102 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Ormiston exhibits growth area characteristics. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ormiston is forecasted to 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 that exceeds current forecasts.

Ormiston has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Redland Hospital Expansion, the Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy, the Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment, and the Redlands Research Station Expansion. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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

Ormiston's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.4%. In September 2025, 3887 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Ormiston was 60.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Public administration & safety had a lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 6.4%, labour force grew by 6.1%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to Ormiston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

The Ormiston SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,553 and an average income of $76,601 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than national averages, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $55,645 and average income $70,520. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,465 (median) and $87,317 (average), based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows Ormiston's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 55th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 27.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,983 residents), similar to surrounding regions at 33.3%. High-income households, earning over $3,000 weekly, make up 30.6%, indicating strong consumer spending power after housing costs. Post-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

Ormiston's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.7% houses and 24.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormiston stood at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.3% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Brisbane metro average, while the median weekly rent 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 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 educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 29.8%, exceeding both the SA3 area average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional average of 23.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (21.4%).

Educational participation is high at 26.9%, with 9.2% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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. These include train and bus services. There are 28 routes serving these stops, which together provide 2,042 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 233 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency is 291 trips across all routes, equating to around 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 high at approximately 58% of the total population (~4,139 people), compared to 54.2% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.5 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A total of 66.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.6% across Greater Brisbane. As of June 2021, 27.1% 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 better than the general population in health metrics.

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's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 9.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. Additionally, 30.3% of Ormiston's residents were born overseas during this period. Christianity was identified as the main religion in Ormiston, accounting for 56.1% of the population, compared to 52.8% across Greater Brisbane at the same time.

The top three ancestry groups in Ormiston, based on the country of birth of parents, were English at 33.0%, Australian at 22.3%, and Scottish at 9.5%. Notably, South African ethnicity was overrepresented in Ormiston at 1.6% compared to 1.0% regionally, Welsh at 0.9% versus 0.7%, and New Zealand at 1.2% matching the regional figure.

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

The median age in Ormiston is 47 years, which exceeds Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the cohort aged 75-84 years is notably over-represented in Ormiston at 10.8%, while those aged 25-34 years are under-represented at 5.7%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 8.6% to 10.8%, while the percentage of those aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.1% to 13.6%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has declined from 7.0% to 5.7%. Population forecasts for Ormiston in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The cohort aged 75 to 84 is projected to expand by 377 people (49%), from 771 to 1,149. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 83% of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are expected to experience population declines.