Point Vernon
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Point Vernon's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5932. This figure shows an increase of 214 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5718. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 5870 in June 2024 and 330 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1223 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed around 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. Note that these state projections lack age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australia's regional areas, with Point Vernon expected to grow by 138 persons to 2041, 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 FY-21 to FY-25, around 229 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, about 0.1 new residents arrived per year for each new home approved.

This indicates that the new supply of housing is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new homes being built during this period was $361,000. In comparison to the rest of Queensland, Point Vernon has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

However, it ranks among the 89th percentile of areas assessed nationally for development activity. Recent periods have seen an increase in development activity in the area. The majority of new building activity involves standalone homes at a rate of 89.0%, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 11.0%. This preserves the area's suburban nature and attracts space-seeking buyers, indicating a low density market with approximately 89 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead to 2041, Point Vernon is expected to grow by around 75 residents. 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile 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 diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs, well-represented essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and estimated employment growth of 5.2% in the past year. As of June 2025, there are 2,342 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is significantly lower at 41.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.9%, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2% and labour force grew by 7.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8%, labour force grow by 2.0%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Point Vernon's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Point Vernon's median income among taxpayers was $41,681 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $52,404 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Rest of Qld, which were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $47,512 and average income will be around $59,735, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Point Vernon fall between the 6th and 6th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income bracket of $800 - 1,499 dominates with 32.2% of residents (1,910 people), 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, 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 differs from Non-Metro Qld's composition of 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. The median weekly rent in Point Vernon was $340, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $335. Nationally, Point Vernon's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 69.7% of all households, including 18.6% that are couples with children, 36.2% that are 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, which matches 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 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 prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 43.0% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.3%). Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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 seen by various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is low at approximately 46% (~2740 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% report being free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 56.7%. As of June 20xx, 31.1% (~1843 people) are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes for seniors are broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Point Vernon ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Point Vernon, surveyed in the year 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 82.0% born there. Citizenship was high at 88.7%, and English was spoken exclusively at home by 96.2%. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 53.4% of residents.

This figure is slightly higher than the regional average of 52.7%. The top three ancestral groups were English (34.5%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (9.0%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.0%, compared to 5.3% regionally. French ancestry was also higher than the regional average, at 0.6% versus 0.4%. Australian Aboriginal ancestry was equally represented at 3.3%.

Point Vernon ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Point Vernon's median age of 52 exceeds both the Rest of Qld figure at 41 and the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably represented at 16.6%, higher than Rest of Qld, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national figure of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 15.2% to 16.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.4% to 10.1% and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 17.8% to 16.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Point Vernon's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 108 people (22%), from 488 to 597. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 cohorts.