Wellington Point

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wellington Point reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Wellington Point's population is approximately 12,452 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 559 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,893. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,324 in June 2024 and an additional 84 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,324 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wellington Point's growth rate of 4.7% since the census is within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.8% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas. Wellington Point is expected to grow by 291 persons to reach a population of approximately 14,743 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.3% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wellington Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Wellington Point has recorded approximately 51 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 256 homes. As of FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new homes is $460,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $10.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wellington Point has somewhat elevated construction activity, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. New building activity comprises 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a growing mix of housing types to cater to different price points and lifestyle demands. The current housing mix is predominantly houses (89.0%), indicating a shift towards more diverse housing options.

Wellington Point has approximately 295 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wellington Point is expected to grow by 163 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wellington Point has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Wellington Point Village Streetscape Revitalisation, Wellington Point Recreation Reserve Upgrade, Redland Hospital Expansion, and Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Wellington Point places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Wellington Point has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.9% and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year as of September 2025. At this time, 7,472 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Wellington Point is 73.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 20.7% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Wellington Point appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9% and labour force increased by 5.7%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wellington Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median income among taxpayers in Wellington Point SA2 was $60,098 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $79,851 during the same period. These figures were higher than those for Greater Brisbane, which had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023 suggest the median income will be approximately $66,054 and the average income will be around $87,764. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wellington Point clustered around the 69th percentile nationally. The income distribution showed that 31.5% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, with a total of 3,922 people falling into this bracket. A significant portion of residents, 33.6%, earned over $3,000 per week, indicating considerable affluence in the area. Housing accounted for 13.5% of income, and Wellington Point's strong earnings placed its residents within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Wellington Point's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.6% houses and 11.4% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This compares to Brisbane metropolitan area's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wellington Point stood at 36.3%, with mortgaged properties at 42.9% and rented ones at 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,013, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Wellington Point was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Wellington Point's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Wellington Point features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.0% of all households, including 38.8% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Wellington Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualification levels in Wellington Point stand at 25.9%, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.2% and certificates at 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in secondary education, 9.3% 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

Wellington Point has 41 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,856 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 242 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Wellington Point residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 90%, while train usage stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 265 trips per day, translating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wellington Point's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Wellington Point's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (7,408 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.1 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 68.3% of residents declare no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.5%, compared to 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes rank above average nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wellington Point records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wellington Point's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, as indicated by its Australian-born population percentage of 74.6%, citizen percentage of 89.9%, and English-only speakers at home of 93.3%. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wellington Point, comprising 57.3% of residents, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.6%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (9.6%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) is more prevalent than the regional average (0.5%), as are New Zealanders (1.3%) and South Africans (1.2%).

Wellington Point's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Wellington Point is 44 years, notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile indicates that those aged 65-74 years make up 12.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 6.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 75-84 has grown from 5.3% to 7.8%, and the 65-74 age group has increased from 11.0% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 8.2% to 6.4%, and the 5-14 age group has fallen from 13.8% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest that the 75-84 age cohort will increase by 439 people (46%), rising from 965 to 1,405. Notably, those aged 65 and above will account for 93% of total population growth, reflecting Wellington Point's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.