Wellington Point
Statistical Area - sa2

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 12,346 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 453 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,893. The increase is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 12,324 in June 2024 and 83 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,313 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Wellington Point's growth rate of 3.8% since the census is within 0.8 percentage points of its SA3 area (4.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.8% of overall population gains recently.

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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth is anticipated, with Wellington Point expected to grow by 291 persons to 2041, an increase of 2.2% over the 17 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 recorded approximately 51 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 256 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-2021 to FY-2025, with three approvals so far in FY-2026. On average, 0.6 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $623,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-2026, $10.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Wellington Point records elevated construction levels, at 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. New building activity comprises 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a growing mix of housing types to provide options across different price points.

This shows a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 89.0% houses, addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 295 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Wellington Point is projected to grow by 269 residents. 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified twelve projects potentially impacting this region. Notable initiatives include Wellington Point Village Streetscape Revitalisation, Wellington Point Recreation Reserve Upgrade, Redland Hospital Expansion, and Wellington Point Jetty Structural Repairs Stage 2. The following list details projects likely to be 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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 7,371 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is 66.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. 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.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.0% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. During June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, and labour force increased by 4.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% during this period. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wellington Point's employment mix suggests local growth of 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's median income among taxpayers was $56,553 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $76,601 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Brisbane, which were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of March 2025 is approximately $63,175, while the average is projected to be around $85,571. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Wellington Point cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 31.5% of residents (3,888 people) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. A significant proportion, 33.6%, earn over $3,000 per week, indicating considerable affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings in the area. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income. Strong earnings rank 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

Wellington Point's dwellings were 88.6% houses and 11.4% other types at the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 85.0% houses and 15.1% others. Home ownership in Wellington Point was 36.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,013, exceeding Brisbane metro's $1,950. Median weekly rent was $450, higher than Brisbane metro's $405. Nationally, Wellington Point's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above 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, consisting of 38.8% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 2.7.

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 Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (17.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.2% and certificates at 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in secondary, 9.3% in primary, and 4.8% in tertiary education. Wellington Point's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,648 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub, offering 21.4 school places per 100 residents - significantly higher than the regional average of 13.2 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 41 active transport stops operating in Wellington Point, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 individual routes, collectively providing 1,952 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 242 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 278 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per 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 for its residents, with common conditions like asthma and arthritis affecting 8.1% and 7.9% respectively. Private health cover is high at approximately 58%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.1%.

About 68.3% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 66.8%. The area has 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,637 people), which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 20.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 population, born in Australia, was 74.6%, with 89.9% being citizens and 93.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 57.3%. This compares to a regional average of 53.3% for Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.6%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (9.6%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) was overrepresented compared to the region's 0.5%, as were New Zealanders (1.3% vs 1.2%) and South Africans (1.2% vs 0.7%).

Wellington Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Wellington Point is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of residents aged 55-64 is 14.5%, compared to the Greater Brisbane figure. The 25-34 age group represents only 6.8% of Wellington Point's population, lower than Greater Brisbane's proportion. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.3% to 7.4%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.0% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 13.8% to 12.3%, and the 25 to 34 group decreased from 8.2% to 6.8%. Population forecasts for Wellington Point in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 55% (496 people), reaching 1,405 from 908. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 93% of total population growth, reflecting Wellington Point's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.