Point Vernon

Point Vernon has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, Point Vernon's population is approximately 5,932. This figure represents an increase of 214 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,718. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: the resident population was 5,870 in June 2024 and there were 330 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,223 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed about 80.1% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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; thus, proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australia's regional areas. By 2041, Point Vernon is expected to grow by 138 persons, reflecting a total increase of 1.3% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Point Vernon when compared nationally

Point Vernon has recorded approximately 45 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 229 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY26. The average number of new residents per year arriving for each new home over these five financial years was around 0.1, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing ample buyer choice while also creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built in the area is $361,000. In FY26, $215,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Point Vernon has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, while it ranks among the 88th percentile of areas assessed nationally for development activity, which has picked up in recent periods.

New building activity shows that 89.0% of approved dwellings are standalone homes and 11.0% are townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 89 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Point Vernon is expected to grow by 75 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Point Vernon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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Employment performance in Point Vernon has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Point Vernon has a balanced workforce that includes both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area.

The unemployment rate was 5.6% as of September 2025. There was an estimated employment growth of 9.0% over the past year. As of September 2025, 2,391 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Point Vernon lagged significantly at 41.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

The key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Point Vernon has a particular employment specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.9% of local workers, which is below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.0% and labour force increased by 9.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points in Point Vernon. This contrasts with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.7%, the labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, which is broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Point Vernon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The Point Vernon SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Point Vernon is $41,681 and the average income stands at $52,404. These figures compare to those for Rest of Qld's which are $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $47,512 (median) and $59,735 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Point Vernon all fall between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.2% of residents, equating to 1,910 people, fall within the $800 - 1,499 income bracket, unlike regional trends where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Point Vernon, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 8th percentile nationally.

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

In Point Vernon, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Vernon stood at 48.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.5% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Point Vernon was $340, slightly higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $335. Nationally, Point Vernon's median mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also lower at $340 versus the national figure of $375.

Point Vernon features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 69.7% of all households, including 18.6% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, matching the average for the Rest of Qld.

Point Vernon shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 17.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Point Vernon is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Point Vernon faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 46% of the total population (~2,740 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.6%) and mental health issues (10.7%). Conversely, 54.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 56.7%. The area has a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 31.1% (1,843 people). Health outcomes among seniors largely align with those of the general population.

Point Vernon is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Point Vernon's population shows low cultural diversity, with 82.0% born in Australia, 88.7% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 53.4%, compared to 52.7% regionally. The top three ancestry groups are English (34.5%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, German (5.0%) and French (0.6%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.3% and 0.4%, respectively. The representation of Australian Aboriginal people is equal at 3.3%.

Point Vernon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Point Vernon's median age stands at 52, surpassing both Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38. The 65-74 age group is prominent in Point Vernon at 16.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 15.2% to 16.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 10.1%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 17.8% to 16.6%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Point Vernon's age profile by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is expected to grow strongly, adding 108 people (a 22% increase) from 488 to 597. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 cohorts.