Morningside

Population growth drivers in Morningside are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for the Morningside statistical area (Lv2) is around 12,912. This reflects an increase of 1,157 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,755. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 12,853 as of June 2024 and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,507 persons per square kilometer, placing Morningside (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied when utilised. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with expectations of a 15.3% increase to around 14,879 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Morningside among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Morningside had approximately 37 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 189 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, about 6.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built over those five years.

This suggests supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers target the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at an average of $533,000 for construction costs. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $20.1 million, indicating moderate commercial development levels.

New developments consist of 39% detached dwellings and 61% medium to high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 246 people per dwelling approval, Morningside indicates a growing market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates the area will grow by approximately 1,976 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Morningside has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 36 such projects that may impact the area. Notable among these are the mixed-use developments at 608-618 Wynnum Road in Morningside, 653-655 Wynnum Road, and 495A-497 Wynnum Road self-storage facility, as well as East Village Cannon Hill. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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The labour market in Morningside demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Morningside's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of September 2025, matching Greater Brisbane's rate and showing relative employment stability over the past year.

There were 8,723 residents employed at this time, with a workforce participation rate of 77.5%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical services have notably high concentration, being 1.6 times the regional average. Manufacturing is under-represented with only 4.5% of Morningside's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparisons. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points in Morningside. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points during this period. State-level data from QLD as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Morningside's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The median taxpayer income in Morningside is $70,703, with an average of $97,507, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, current estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $77,710 and the average will be around $107,170, accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Morningside rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 82nd and 91st percentiles. Income analysis shows that 33.2% of individuals (4,286 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels. A significant proportion of high earners (35.3%) in the suburb have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Morningside displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

Dwelling structure in Morningside, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 40.9% houses and 59.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Home ownership level was 16.2%, with 36.0% of dwellings mortgaged and 47.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,132, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $430. Nationally, Morningside's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Morningside features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.3 people

Family households constitute 62.7% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 9.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people.

Morningside shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Morningside's residents aged 15+ have higher educational attainment than Queensland (QLD) and Australia averages. University qualifications are held by 43.7% compared to QLD's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees lead at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 29.6% of residents holding them – advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 18.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.9% in tertiary, 8.2% in primary, and 5.4% in secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Morningside shows that there are currently 57 active transport stops in operation. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 39 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 3,206 weekly passenger trips.

The transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 162 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 458 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Morningside's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Morningside's health outcomes data shows exceptional results, notably for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 66% of Morningside's total population (8,499 people) has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.1% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.3% of Morningside's residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 10.1% of Morningside's population is aged 65 and over (1,304 people). While health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average, they require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Morningside was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Morningside's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 13.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.7% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in Morningside, comprising 43.6% of people. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to None% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.3%), Australian (22.1%), and Irish (10.9%). There were notable divergences in the representation of South African (0.8%), French (0.7%), and Spanish (0.6%) ethnicities compared to None% regionally.

Morningside hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Morningside's median age is 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morningside has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (22.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.4%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 4.9% to 5.6%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.2% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts in Morningside, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 30%, adding 488 residents to reach a total of 2,128. Conversely, both the 35 to 44 and the 0 to 4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.