Mornington (Qld)

Mornington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Mornington (Qld) is around 1,843 people. This figure reflects a decrease of 3 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,846 persons. The current estimate is inferred from the resident population of 1,846, as calculated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 1,880 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While Mornington experienced a 0.2% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 2.6% growth, indicating divergent population trends. Natural growth contributed roughly 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are utilised, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilized, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, over this period, it is expected that the area's population will shrink by 45 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group, which is projected to expand by 48 people.

The level of residential development activity in Mornington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mornington has averaged less than one approval per year for new developments over the past five years, totalling just one approval during this period. This low level of development activity reflects Mornington's rural nature, where housing needs driven by local demand are prioritised over broader market demands. It is important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Compared to the rest of Queensland and national averages, Mornington has much lower development activity. With a stable or declining population expected in the future, housing pressure in Mornington may decrease, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Mornington should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Mornington has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key projects include the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Plan, 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mornington remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Mornington has a skilled workforce with essential services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,178 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mornington matches Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading industries include mining, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade. Mining employment is particularly high at 8.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employment is lower at 4.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.2%, but employment decreased by 1.0%, raising unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mornington's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 5.6% in five years and 12.8% in ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Mornington has a high national median income of $67,869 and an average income of $77,852. This contrasts with the Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mornington would be approximately $77,364 (median) and $88,743 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Mornington are at the 85th percentile nationally ($1,100 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 32.1% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (591 individuals), similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

Mornington displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Mornington, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 47.8% houses and 52.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 77.3% houses and 22.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mornington was at 15.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.5%) or rented (56.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mornington was $1,517, compared to Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,500. The median weekly rent figure for Mornington was recorded at $245, while Non-Metro Qld's was $220. Nationally, Mornington's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mornington features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 50.9% of all households, including 21.3% couples with children, 19.8% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.1%, with lone person households at 44.5% and group households comprising 4.3%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Mornington demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Mornington, 26.4% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 14.9% in the broader SA4 region and 16.6% in the nearby SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.7% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.2%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high, with 37.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 15.4% in primary, 11.3% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

However, educational facilities appear to be located outside Mornington's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

The level of general health in Mornington is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mornington shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, prevalence is higher in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 58% (1,069 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.1% and 6.4% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 76.2% in the rest of Queensland. Mornington has 9.1% (167 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

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

Mornington's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 22.8% born overseas and 14.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Mornington, making up 51.4% of its population, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld average of 52.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (24.6%), English (19.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (13.4%), which is lower than the regional average of 20.0%.

Notably, Maori (2.8% vs 1.3%), Spanish (1.0% vs 0.3%), and Filipino (3.6% vs 2.0%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Mornington compared to the region.

Mornington's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age in Mornington is 34 years, which is lower than the average for Rest of Qld at 41 years and also significantly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Mornington has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the percentage of the population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 18.0% to 19.3%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 14.9% to 13.6%, and the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has dropped from 11.1% to 10.0%. By the year 2041, Mornington's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 25 to 34 is projected to grow by 12%, from 355 to 397. Meanwhile, both the 45 to 54 and the 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in size.