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 around 12,441 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 548 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,893 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,391 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 94 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,323 persons per square kilometer. Wellington Point's growth rate of 4.6% since census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.4%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 74.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. 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 based on 2022 data. Demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with Wellington Point expected to grow by 198 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.2% over the 16 years.

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 granted around 51 residential properties approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 256 homes. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new homes is $460,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $10.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Brisbane, where Wellington Point records 26.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. The property mix shows 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current housing mix of 89.0% houses. This change reflects reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands. Wellington Point has approximately 295 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 148 residents, and at current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, supporting good buying conditions and potentially exceeding current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Wellington Point Village Streetscape Revitalisation, Wellington Point Recreation Reserve Upgrade, Redland Hospital Expansion, and Botanix. 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 well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% in December 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%.

As of December 2025, 7,521 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 74.0%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Approximately 20.7% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment levels were notably high at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by resident population vs working population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.3%, labour force grew by 5.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a slight decrease in unemployment. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wellington Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 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

Wellington Point SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Wellington Point is $60,098, while the average stands at $79,851. For Greater Brisbane, these figures are $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wellington Point would be approximately $66,925 (median) and $88,922 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wellington Point cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.5% of residents (3,918 people), similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Wellington Point's affluence is evident with 33.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, with strong earnings ranking residents within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluated Wellington Point's dwelling structure as 88.6% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wellington Point was recorded at 36.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented dwellings at 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,013, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Wellington Point was $450, substantially above the national figure of $375 and Brisbane metro's average of $380.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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 are at 25.9%, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 17.5% of residents holding these qualifications. Postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas follow, at 5.2% and 3.2% respectively.

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them. This includes advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificates (24.6%). Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (10.2%), primary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (4.8%).

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates that Wellington Point has 41 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,856 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport options is rated as good, with residents typically residing 242 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, outward commuting is prevalent, with cars being the primary mode of transport (90%), followed by trains at 6%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, approximately 20.7% of residents work from home.

The service frequency averages 265 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 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 results, matching national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are seen across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at 60%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 8.1% and 7.9% respectively. 68.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors at 22.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. 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 its broader region, with 74.6% born in Australia, 89.9% being citizens, and 93.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 57.3%, 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%) and New Zealand (1.3%) ancestry are overrepresented in Wellington Point compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%, respectively. South Australian ancestry is also higher at 1.2% versus the region's 0.6%.

Wellington Point's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Wellington Point is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 12.4% of the population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort comprises 6.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.3% to 7.7%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 13.0% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 11.9%, and the 25 to 34 group has dropped from 8.2% to 6.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Wellington Point. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 46% (439 people), reaching 1,392 from 952. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.