Point Vernon

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

Point Vernon's population is approximately 5,886 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 168 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,718. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,869 in June 2024 and an additional 331 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,213 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 80.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area 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 do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Examining future trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated for Australia's regional areas, with Point Vernon expected to grow by 138 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.1% 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, around 229 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 0.1 new residents arrive per year for each new home over these five financial years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $361,000. This year, Point Vernon has registered around $215,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Point Vernon has approximately two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 88th percentile of areas assessed for development activity. Recently, there has been an increase in development activity in the area. The majority of new building activity consists of standalone homes at 89.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 11.0%. This preserves Point Vernon's suburban nature and attracts space-seeking buyers due to its emphasis on detached housing. The location has approximately 89 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Point Vernon is expected to grow by around 121 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand in the area, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Point Vernon has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

No changes can influence a region's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Pialba Supported Accomation Complex, The Green Lifestyle Community, Marina Square Development, TOPAZ and OPAL Shelly Beach Apartments, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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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 with white and blue collar jobs, well-represented essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and estimated employment growth of 9.0% over the past year as of September 2025. The area had 2,391 residents in work while its unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 50.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

According to Census responses, only 8.6% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area had a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed only 0.9% of local workers compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.0%, and labour force grew by 9.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Point Vernon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Point Vernon SA2's median income among taxpayers was $43,835 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $54,077 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld which were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for median income would be approximately $48,179 by September 2025, with average income estimated at around $59,436 during the same period. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Point Vernon all fall between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the $800 - 1,499 income bracket dominates with 32.2% of residents (1,895 people), unlike trends in the region 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

Point Vernon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.5% houses and 6.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Point Vernon was $340, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Point Vernon's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $340 than the national figure of $375.

Point Vernon features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.7% of all households, consisting of 18.6% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households making up 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.3%). Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across a range of health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~2,742 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.6%) and mental health issues (10.7%), while 54.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, lower than the 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents face notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.0% (1,824 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but generally align with national rankings for 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 cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.0% of its population born in Australia, 88.7% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Point Vernon, making up 53.4% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (34.5%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (9.0%).

Notably, German was overrepresented at 5.0%, compared to 4.7% regionally, French at 0.6% versus 0.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.3% versus 3.9%.

Point Vernon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Point Vernon has a median age of 52, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and also well above the national average of 38 years. The age group of 65-74 shows strong representation at 16.4% compared to Rest of Qld's figure, whereas the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.5%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 7.3% to 8.5%, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 15.2% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 11.4% to 9.6% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 17.8% to 16.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Point Vernon's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to experience strong growth, expanding by 94 people (19%) from 502 to 597. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 cohorts.