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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Mirani has an estimated 1,955 residents, up from 1,806 at the 2021 Census — a change of 149 people, or 8.3%. Growth has averaged 2.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 62.0% of that increase. Density is about 38 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch combining regional updates from the ABS and 32 validated new addresses recorded after the Census indicates the suburb of Mirani has an estimated population of roughly 1,955 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 149 people (8.3%) from the 1,806 residents documented in the 2021 Census. These figures align with AreaSearch's prior resident estimate of 1,941, established after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP data release. The resulting population density stands at 37 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial living space. The suburb of Mirani outpaced the SA3 area (7.0%) as well as the broader SA4 region with its 8.3% expansion, establishing itself as a standout performer in local population gains.
Natural increase served as the primary demographic engine, generating around 62.0% of recent population additions, while both overseas migration and interstate migration also provided positive inward contributions. Projections for each SA2 area utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary or beyond 2032 by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 benchmark figures. Because the state series lacks age group divisions, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 inputs) across each cohort. Long-term outlooks place the suburb of Mirani in the upper quartile among regional locations nationwide, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an expansion of 435 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 21.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
31 new dwellings have been approved in Mirani over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That places the area in the 53rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Statistical evaluations of ABS building figures by AreaSearch show that Mirani averages roughly 6 residential approvals per annum, totaling an estimated 31 approvals over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 7 granted to date in FY-25. Across those past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 5.8 new residents arrived for every home built, illustrating a notable shortfall in residential supply that tends to heighten buyer competition and drive price appreciation, while new homes reflect an average construction cost of $523,000. Additionally, non-residential building remains subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $728,000 during the current financial year.
Per capita building activity in Mirani aligns closely with the Rest of Qld benchmark, fostering local market conditions consistent with broader regional dynamics. Approval volumes track below national levels, reflecting a mature locality and possible planning constraints. Detached houses constitute the entirety of recent residential construction, preserving a low-density suburban profile centered around standalone family homes for buyers prioritizing space. A ratio of approximately 296 people per dwelling approval indicates capacity for additional building. Projections indicate that Mirani will gain 421 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If residential building activity continues at its current pace, additions to the housing stock may not match incoming population numbers, potentially intensifying market competition and supporting ongoing value appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mirani, worth an estimated $7 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17 billion. 15 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic public works and civil developments significantly impact regional growth and livability. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 major infrastructure initiatives positioned to shape the local environment, notably including Riverbend Estate, West Mirani Sewage Pump Stations Upgrade, Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro, and Peak Downs Highway Safety Upgrades (Mackay to Eton).
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West Mirani Sewage Pump Stations Upgrade
Upgrades to three sewage pump stations and associated trunk water main infrastructure in West Mirani. The project is funded through the Queensland Government Residential Activation Fund to unlock capacity for future residential growth in the Pioneer Valley area.
Riverbend Estate
Masterplanned residential community in Mirani, Mackay, consisting of 210 new homesites ranging from 776m2 to 940m2. The project received a $3.4 million grant from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund for critical trunk infrastructure including external roadworks, intersections, a stormwater basin, and sewer network.
Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro
The project involves the development of a pumped hydro energy storage scheme with generation capacity options up to 5,000 MW and 120,000 MWh storage to support Queensland's transition to renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide reliable electricity. Note: The project was cancelled in November 2024.
Nabilla Meadows Estate
Master-planned residential estate in Marian, 20 minutes from Mackay's CBD, developed by Pointglen Developments. The community is being delivered in stages and will grow to more than 600 allotments including public open space and landscaped swales, with Stage 7 lots now selling. Queensland Government Residential Activation Fund support of 8.01 million dollars is enabling a new regional sewer pump station, culvert upgrades, and stormwater infrastructure to unlock further residential growth in Marian. Family-sized flat lots are offered close to Marian Town Centre with house and land packages available.
Marian Reservoir Upgrade
Upgrade of Marian No. 1 ground-level reservoir to improve capacity and reliability, avoiding the need for a new reservoir and enhancing local water security.
Peak Downs Highway Safety Upgrades (Mackay to Eton)
Safety upgrades including widening, removing roadside hazards, town entry treatments, and line-marking to improve road safety on the Peak Downs Highway.
Nell Baker Park Upgrade
Upgrade of local park in Marian delivering new modern play equipment with shade structure, picnic table and bubbler, while retaining the half basketball court; project is complete and open to the public.
Glenrowan Estate
A community-focused residential estate in Walkerston, Queensland, offering 180 new homes. It features expansive open green spaces, a park, and a playground. The estate is designed for families, offering relaxed living close to city conveniences on a total area of 21.90 hectares.
965 residents of Mirani are employed, from a labour force of 985. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,507, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mirani features a well-diversified labour force spanning both blue-collar and white-collar occupations, underpinned by a notable industrial and manufacturing base, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and estimated job gains of 4.9% across the prior twelve months according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026965 local residents are employed, the jobless rate tracks 1.9% under the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and local participation rates align closely with the regional figure of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that 4.7% of workers conducted their duties from home, though this was recorded amid Covid-19 restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in mining, education & training, along with health care & social assistance. Mining shows particularly pronounced concentration, with a workforce share 4.5 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.0% of employment, trailing the 16.1% recorded regionally. Comparisons between working-age residents and local workplace positions captured in the Census point to limited employment opportunities situated directly within the community. According to ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch across broader statistical zones, the twelve months to March 2026 saw local employment rise by 4.9% while the total labour pool expanded by 5.3%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Qld, employment grew by 0.1%, the workforce widened by 0.3%, and unemployment nudged up 0.1 percentage points. National projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context on potential occupational demand. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% across ten years, though sector trajectory varies considerably. Weighting these sectoral outlooks against Mirani's workforce profile indicates potential local employment growth of 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mirani is $1,872 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $794 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,520 a year against an average of $68,002. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that local earnings in the suburb of Mirani match nationwide figures, registering a median income of $56,520 and an average income of $68,002. These outcomes exceed the Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and averages of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 to March 2026 brings modeled local figures to approximately $62,941 for the median and $75,727 for the average. Census statistics situate local individual, family, and household earnings near the national 52nd percentile.
The dominant income tier is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 39.7% of residents (776 people), mirroring broader regional patterns where 31.7% fall into this bracket. Residual income after mortgage and rent obligations sits at 85.9% for discretionary spending.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mirani had 526 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 17.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that standalone houses account for 94.4% of dwellings in Mirani, with 5.5% consisting of apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings, compared against 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright ownership sits at 26.2%, trailing the Regional Qld rate, while mortgaged properties make up 45.3% and rental accommodation represents 28.4%. Monthly median mortgage commitments stand at $1,647 and median weekly rent is $325, remaining lower than the Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, local monthly loan repayments track substantially beneath the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mirani counted 526 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 569 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 78.7%, split between couples with children at 35.8%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parent families at 14.6%. The balance of 21.3% comprises non-family households, including single-occupant homes at 18.1% and group households at 2.1%. The typical household size sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.9% of adults in Mirani hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 0.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 37.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,089 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 943 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes show university qualification levels at 12.9%, which sits well below the Australian rate of 30.4% and highlights an avenue for targeted learning programs. Tertiary credentials include bachelor degrees at 10.2%, graduate diplomas at 2.1%, and postgraduate qualifications at 0.6%. Conversely, vocational and practical trades represent a key strength, with 44.0% of community members aged 15+ holding trade credentials, distributed between certificates (37.4%) and advanced diplomas (6.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 38.8% of the local population attending an educational institution. This consists of 16.8% in primary education, 12.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mirani means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Mirani comprises 2 operational stops served by bus networks. These facilities are linked by 1 individual routes that provide a total of 20 weekly passenger trips. Network connectivity is solid, with local dwellings typically situated 385 meters from a transit boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel to destinations outside the area, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of trips and 4% walking. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms, while 4.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which coincided with pandemic restrictions.
Transit services run at a rate of 2 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.8% of residents in Mirani report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community wellness data evaluated by AreaSearch indicates noteworthy health considerations regarding mortality patterns and chronic conditions, with general ailments observed across the population but showing higher frequency in older age brackets, alongside private health insurance coverage covering roughly 54% of all residents (~1,058 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most widespread diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of community members respectively, while 68.8% reported no chronic medical issues, comparing favorably to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents aged under 65 exhibit stronger general health metrics. Older residents aged 65 and over represent 17.7% of the locality (346 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with senior health outcomes reflecting certain chronic challenges despite tracking favorably against national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mirani is largely Australian-born, at 93.3% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (39.3%) and English (28.2%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show that 81.7% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 93.3% were born within Australia, and 97.6% communicate exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious identification, accounting for 50.0% of local responses, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage, Australian ancestry leads at 39.3%—exceeding the 26.5% recorded across the wider region—followed by English at 28.2% and Scottish at 6.5%. Notable proportional differences also appear across other backgrounds, with German ancestry comprising 5.5% (against 4.7% regionally), Russian ancestry at 0.5% (against 0.2%), and Maltese ancestry at 1.2% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mirani is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Younger cohorts form a substantial component of the local profile, with children and young people aged 0 - 24 making up 36.1% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld. Those aged 45 - 64 comprise 19.9%, compared with 24.6% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 34 as at August 2026, rising slightly from 33 at the 2021 Census and sitting 7 years below the Regional Qld median of 41 recorded at that Census. Since then, seniors aged 65+ expanded their share from 14.7% to an estimated 17.7%.
By 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to contribute the largest absolute gain, expanding by 146 (28%) to 662 persons, while older cohorts aged 65+ are set to experience the fastest proportional expansion, climbing 41% to 488 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mirani
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,806 at the 2021 Census → 1,955 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31859). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.