Morningside

Morningside lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Morningside is around 12,829 people. This reflects a growth of 1,074 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,755 people. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 12,782 residents following analysis of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of 80 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,491 persons per square kilometer, placing Morningside in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's 9.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains recently.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Looking ahead, the suburb is projected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an expected increase of 1,924 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Morningside has seen approximately 35 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 175 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a further 19 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 7.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates substantial demand outstripping supply, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is approximately $524,000. In FY26, Morningside has seen $32.7 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting robust local business investment.

New development consists predominantly of medium and high-density housing (62%), with detached dwellings making up the remaining 38%. This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Morningside shows a developing market with around 228 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Morningside is expected to grow by approximately 2,071 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

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

Thirty-six projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include East Village Cannon Hill, 608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development, Morningside, 653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development, and 495A-497 Wynnum Road Self-Storage Facility. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Morningside shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Morningside has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 2.9% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 8,861 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which was 0.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Morningside was 77.5%, well above Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Professional & technical services had particularly high concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Manufacturing, however, was under-represented at 4.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Many residents commute outside Morningside for work, as indicated by Census data on working population versus local population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9% and labour force grew by 2.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates in employment (4.4%) and labour force (4.0%), with a larger decrease in unemployment (0.4 percentage points). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Morningside's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

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

Morningside had a median taxpayer income of $70,703 and an average of $97,498 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $80,594 (median) and $111,138 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Morningside rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 91st percentiles. Income analysis shows that 33.2% of the community falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (4,259 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 35.3%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 80th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Morningside displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Morningside, as per the latest Census, consisted of 40.9% houses and 59.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In Brisbane metro, there were no recorded houses or other dwellings at the time of the Census. The home ownership rate in Morningside was 16.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented dwellings at 47.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,132, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. The median weekly rent figure for Morningside was $430, while Brisbane metro had no recorded figures. Nationally, Morningside's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,132 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Similarly, rents in Morningside 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 account for 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 constitute 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

In Morningside, educational attainment is notably high with 43.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to the Queensland average of 25.7% and the Australian average of 30.4%. This significant educational advantage indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.5% and certificates for 18.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education. Morningside State School serves the local educational needs within Morningside, with an enrollment of 474 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA value of 1086. The low ratio of 3.7 school places per 100 residents suggests that many local students attend schools outside the immediate area.

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

Morningside has 57 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 36 individual routes, offering a total of 3,092 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 162 meters.

Service frequency stands at 441 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 54 weekly trips per stop on average.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Morningside, particularly for younger age groups with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 66% of the total population of 8,445 have private health cover, higher than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.1% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.3%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 0% in Greater Brisbane. In Morningside, 10.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,295 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population despite being above average.

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

Morningside's cultural diversity is above average, with 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.7% born overseas. Christianity dominates the religious landscape, comprising 43.6%. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to None% in Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (28.3%), Australian (22.1%), and Irish (10.9%). Notably, South African (0.8%) French (0.7%) and Spanish (0.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 36 and Australia's 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 concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 65 to 74 has grown from 4.9% to 5.6%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.2% to 9.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Morningside. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 31%, adding 500 residents to reach a total of 2,130. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.