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Mornington (Qld) has an estimated 1,826 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 1,863 residents on each 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS population releases alongside post-Census validated new addresses, the suburb of Mornington (Qld) recorded an estimated population of 1,826 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 20 people (1.1%) from the 1,846 people counted during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure following analysis of ABS ERP data issued in June 2025 and ongoing address validation updates since the Census. With this headcount, the suburb of Mornington (Qld) maintains a population density of 1,863 persons per square kilometer, tracking higher than the nationwide benchmark across areas assessed by AreaSearch.
Across the preceding ten years, the suburb of Mornington (Qld) exhibited a compound annual growth rate of -0.3%, outperforming the surrounding SA3 area. Local population increases were driven chiefly by natural additions, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of cumulative gains in recent periods. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models for SA2 regions released in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year). For SA2 zones omitted from that release and all years following 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 (benchmarked to 2021) are applied. Because these state forecasts lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-specific weighting aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region data released in 2023 (grounded in 2022 numbers). Under this forecasting framework, the total population of the suburb of Mornington (Qld) is projected to decline by 48 persons by 2041. In contrast, select demographics are slated to grow, with residents aged 25 to 34 anticipated to lead additions by expanding by 35 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction activity in the area remains highly subdued, with building approvals averaging less than 1 approvals per year and demonstrating minimal approvals over five years. Such restrained building levels correspond with the surrounding rural setting, where construction activity generally responds to targeted local dwelling requirements rather than broader market demand. Given this limited volume, solitary development ventures can exert a disproportionate effect on yearly expansion rates and benchmark metrics. Building volumes in Mornington track substantially behind the levels recorded across Rest of Qld, with local development figures also falling considerably below nationwide benchmarks.
With demographic forecasts indicating stable or shrinking numbers, residential property demand across Mornington is expected to face limited pressure, fostering advantageous purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mornington (Qld)
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mornington (Qld), worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 2 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and health & medical. 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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Capital works, urban planning programs, and major project initiatives represent significant drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 1 major project positioned to influence the area. Key works include the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap, Mount Isa Mines - Black Star Open Cut Project, Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing, and Essential Pipeline Works - City Low and high Systems.
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Residential Activation Fund - Central Queensland Allocation
The Residential Activation Fund is a 2 billion dollar program aimed at accelerating housing supply by funding critical trunk infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and transport. At least 1 billion dollars is specifically earmarked for regional areas outside South East Queensland. Round 2 of the fund opened in early 2026, with funding announcements for successful projects expected from July 2026. The program targets construction-ready projects to fast-track the delivery of new homes.
Urban Public Housing - Peko Road
A $3.4 million project, part of a larger program to increase public housing supply. The project saw the construction of six new 1-bedroom units for individuals on the Northern Territory's social housing waitlist.
Venture Housing - Social and Affordable Homes
A $6.9 million partnership between Venture Housing, Housing Australia, the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government delivered twelve new two-bedroom social and affordable homes across three adjoining sites in Tennant Creek. Venture Housing developed the homes and contributed land plus $1.5 million toward costs, supported by a $3 million Housing Australia grant, a $1.9 million joint Barkly Regional Deal grant, and a $500,000 NT Government capital grant. Habitat (NT) Pty Ltd was the building contractor.The development comprises five social and seven affordable homes, providing housing for older women at risk of homelessness, women and children fleeing domestic violence, and Aboriginal people eligible for social or affordable housing. Construction began in June 2024 and the project was confirmed completed by mid-2025.
Territory Energy Link
A multi-user, multi-asset infrastructure corridor running approximately 670km from near Elliott to the Middle Arm Precinct in Darwin. Formerly known as the Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor, the project is currently in Stage 2 (feasibility phase) of a four-stage program, following completion of a 2024 prefeasibility study that identified a preliminary alignment within a 530m wide study area. The final corridor is expected to be approximately 130m wide and will support buried services including gas, water, optical fibre and future hydrogen pipelines, connecting the Beetaloo Sub-basin to the Middle Arm Precinct and other strategic infrastructure in Darwin.The NT Government will plan, secure and manage the corridor land, while individual pipelines and utilities will be delivered by industry proponents under separate approvals. In 2025 the government awarded a tender to CNC Project Management Pty Ltd for specialist technical advisory services, targeting a development-ready 670km priority section by 2028.
Tennant Creek Aviation and Accommodation Hub
Airport Development Group (ADG) has released a draft concept plan for a staged $30-35 million upgrade of Tennant Creek Airport to support regional aviation and logistics growth in the Barkly region. The plan proposes extending and strengthening the main runway for regular jet operations, expanding the apron for fixed-wing and rotary FIFO connections, upgrading the terminal and car park, modernising electrical systems and signage, and delivering an Essential Key Worker Accommodation Precinct for up to 100 personnel to support government, defence and industry operations.The project targets capacity growth to 100,000 passengers annually and has the support of the Barkly Regional Council and NT Government agencies.
Longreach Hospital Upgrade
An AUD10 million upgrade of the Longreach Hospital, which included the redevelopment of half the hospital, a full mechanical services upgrade, and a new Aramac Primary Health Centre. The project was completed in 2019.
Longreach Recreational Precinct
A $2.25 million project funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program. The project will include a new fenced dog park, a pump track, a half basketball court, a botanical walkway, and shaded playgrounds with all-abilities elements, complementing the existing skate park.
Longreach Solar Farm
A 17.4 MW solar photovoltaic project developed by Canadian Solar, which began commercial operation in May 2018. The project consists of 51,330 solar panels.
1,161 residents of Mornington (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,213. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 79.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,254, about 69% 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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The local job market in Mornington is characterized by a qualified workforce with a pronounced footprint in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.3% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,161 residents are employed, the jobless rate sits 0.4% above the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, and labour force participation is exceptionally strong at 79.6% compared to 64.2% regionally. According to Census records, a modest 2.5% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic lockdown circumstances provide important context for that metric. Key industries providing jobs for local residents include mining, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Mining represents a primary local specialty, with its workforce concentration reaching 8.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is relatively sparse, employing only 4.2% of workers in Mornington versus 10.1% across Regional Qld. Census comparisons between resident workers and locally stationed jobs indicate that this largely residential setting provides constrained employment capacity within its own boundaries. Statistical analysis of combined ABS and SALM series by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, Mornington saw its labour supply drop by 1.0% and total employment decrease by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% rise in jobs alongside a 0.3% gain in workforce numbers, driving a 0.1 percentage point increase in its jobless metric. To evaluate upcoming workforce requirements, national industry forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context. Across the country, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with trajectories differing markedly by sector. Applying these structural industry projections to the local workforce composition points to an estimated employment expansion of 5.6% over five years and 12.8% over ten years in Mornington (serving as an unadjusted industry-weighted projection without incorporating localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mornington (Qld) is $1,925 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,100 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,869 a year against an average of $77,852. 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 taxpayer records at the postcode level for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that local earnings in Mornington sit well above the national norm, recording a median income of $67,869 and an average income of $77,852. These earnings notably exceed Regional Qld, where the median stands at $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $75,579 for the median and $86,696 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly compensation reached $1,100, placing local earnings at the 85th percentile nationwide.
Income distributions reveal that the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is the most prevalent, encompassing 32.1% of residents (586 people), which aligns with the broader regional proportion of 31.7%. Furthermore, local households preserve 87.8% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, demonstrating strong financial headroom.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mornington (Qld) had 723 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 48% detached houses and 15% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 57% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $245 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 12.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Analysis of housing stock from the latest Census shows that separate houses account for 47.8% of dwellings in Mornington, while medium-to-high density formats and other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) comprise 52.2%, presenting a clear contrast to Regional Qld where standalone homes make up 76.4% and other formats represent 23.6%. Outright home ownership is lower than the wider region at 15.8%, with 27.5% of properties carrying a mortgage and 56.7% occupied under rental agreements. Typical housing expenses in the locality remain lower than regional figures, with median monthly mortgage payments at $1,517 (versus $1,655 in Regional Qld) and median weekly rents at $245 (versus $345 in Regional Qld).
Compared against Australian benchmarks, local monthly mortgage obligations are well below the nationwide median of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably under the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mornington (Qld) counted 723 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 83% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements constitute 50.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 21.3%, couples without children at 19.8%, and single parent families making up 9.4%. Non-family dwellings comprise the remaining 49.1%, dominated by lone person households at 44.5% alongside group households at 4.3%. The typical household size in the area is 2.1 people, tracking below the regional average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.4% of adults in Mornington (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 20.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Qualifications across Mornington run substantially ahead of wider regional averages, with 26.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing tertiary credentials, compared with 14.9% across the SA4 region and 16.6% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile supports high participation in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 20.5%, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Applied vocational credentials also demonstrate strong representation, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (30.5%) and advanced diplomas (7.2%). Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 37.9% of residents actively undertaking studies.
Within this cohort, 15.4% attend primary school, 11.3% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% are engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mornington (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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72.5% of residents in Mornington (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates highlight notable health challenges in Mornington, with widespread chronic condition prevalence evident across both younger and older cohorts. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is elevated, covering approximately 58% of the total population (~1,059 people), surpassing the 52.5% rate seen across Regional Qld. The primary ongoing health challenges diagnosed locally are asthma (affecting 9.1% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 6.4%), while 72.5% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Health indicators for community members under 65 perform above wider averages.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 9.2% of residents (167 people), remaining below the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, and elderly health metrics face select headwinds while aligning broadly with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mornington (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 14.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.6%) and English (19.3%). 13.4% 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 diversity in Mornington registers above broad norms, with 22.8% of residents born abroad and 14.0% utilizing a language other than English in the home. In terms of religious identification, Christianity forms the largest faith group, representing 51.4% of the population in Mornington relative to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage and heritage, the leading ancestral backgrounds in Mornington are Australian at 24.6%, English at 19.3% (below the 29.6% recorded regionally), and Australian Aboriginal at 13.4% (markedly higher than the regional level of 3.9%). Distinct concentrations are also evident among other backgrounds, with Maori residents comprising 2.8% (compared to 0.8% across the region), Spanish ancestry at 1.0% (versus 0.3%), and Filipino ancestry representing 3.6% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mornington (Qld) is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 33.6% 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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Demographic metrics in Mornington lean toward younger age brackets. Based on updates to August 2026, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 34.3% of the community compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, whereas senior cohorts (65+) comprise 9.2% against a regional benchmark of 20.4%. The estimated median age stood at 35 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census reading and sitting 6 years younger than the 41 recorded regionally at the same Census. Since that count, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have seen the most notable shift, dropping from 26.3% to 25.3% of the population.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to represent the majority of additions, increasing by 45 residents (7%) to 671, while youth, young adult, and older pre-retiree cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mornington (Qld)
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
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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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 May 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,846 at the 2021 Census → 1,826 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 (SAL31923). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.