Ormiston

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

Ormiston's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 7,192 people. This figure represents a growth of 813 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,379. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,925 in June 2024 and an additional 203 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,458 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Ormiston's growth rate of 12.7% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the SA4 region (8.3%) and national average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.5% to recent population gains in the area.

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 from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, Ormiston's population is projected to increase by approximately 864 persons, reflecting an overall gain of 8.3% over the 17-year period.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 291 homes have been approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating healthy 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 $4.4 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting Ormiston's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ormiston has similar development levels per person, contributing to regional market stability.

Recent construction comprises 72% detached dwellings and 28% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 102 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Ormiston exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Ormiston is forecasted to gain approximately 597 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely 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 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. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than the national average, and there was an estimated employment growth of 6.4% over the past year as of September 2025. In this period, 3,887 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

The workforce participation rate in Ormiston is somewhat lower at 66.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, a moderate 23.1% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

However, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 6.0%, compared to the regional average of 7.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 6.4% while labour force grew by 6.1%, resulting in a fall in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Ormiston. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ormiston's employment mix, local employment is estimated to 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 $60,098 and an average income of $79,851 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $66,054 (median) and $87,764 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Ormiston cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. 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 is evident 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

Ormiston's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 75.7% houses and 24.4% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent in Ormiston was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Ormiston's mortgage repayments exceeded the average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above 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% of the total. 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 of 29.8%, exceeding the SA3 area average of 20.6% and the SA4 regional rate of 23.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 21.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 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

Ormiston has 25 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served 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 stop. As of the 2021 Census, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 89%, while train accounts for 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 23.1% of residents work from home, which 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 indicates strong performance across Ormiston. AreaSearch's assessment shows low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts.

Approximately 60% of Ormiston's total population (4,279 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.5% and 7.9% of residents respectively. 66.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. Ormiston has 28.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,033 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to 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's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 9.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.3% born overseas. The dominant religion in Ormiston is Christianity, accounting for 56.1% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (33.0%), Australian (22.3%), and Scottish (9.5%).

Notably, South African ethnicity is overrepresented in Ormiston at 1.6%, compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Similarly, Welsh ethnicity stands at 0.9% versus 0.5% regionally, and New Zealand ethnicity is at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 1.0%.

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

The median age in Ormiston is 47 years, which is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 75-84 age cohort is significantly over-represented in Ormiston at 11.3%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 5.2%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of the population in the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.6% to 11.3%, while the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 12.1% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 7.0% to 5.2%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Ormiston. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 349 people, rising from 275 to 625, which represents a 127% expansion. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 82% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.