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Population
Mount Crosby is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Mount Crosby's population is estimated at around 1,984 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 124 people (6.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,860 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,984, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 132 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Mount Crosby's 6.7% growth since census positions it within 2.6 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb of Mount Crosby's population expected to contract by 10 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 102 people.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Mount Crosby according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Mount Crosby has experienced approximately 4 dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 24 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built in Mount Crosby between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 3.2 new residents annually.
This demand outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $438,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket dwellings. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Crosby shows significantly reduced construction activity, being 78.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, Mount Crosby's level is also below average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints.
Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Mount Crosby is 433 people. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures, which could benefit potential buyers.
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Infrastructure
Mount Crosby has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect the region: Warrego Highway - Mount Crosby Road Interchange Upgrade, Centenary Motorway (Darra - Yamanto) planning, Cunningham Highway Upgrade, and South East Queensland Inland Rail Project are key initiatives, with the following projects being most relevant.
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Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program
A $7.1 billion venue infrastructure program delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), funded jointly by the Australian Government ($3.435 billion) and Queensland Government ($3.65 billion). The program covers 17 new and upgraded sporting venues across Queensland, headlined by a new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, a new National Aquatic Centre at Spring Hill, and a Brisbane Athletes Village at the Showgrounds (led by Lendlease and RNA). Delivery partner Unite32 - a consortium of Laing O'Rourke and AECOM - was appointed in December 2025. Early works for Victoria Park Stadium are set to commence in Q2 2026, with the National Aquatic Centre also entering early contractor involvement. Other venues include Logan and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centres, Barlow Park (Cairns), Sunshine Coast Stadium, Redland Whitewater Centre, Queensland Tennis Centre, Chandler Sports Precinct, Rockhampton Flatwater Facility, Toowoomba Showgrounds and Brisbane International Shooting Centre.
Queensland Energy Roadmap 2026
The Queensland Energy Roadmap 2026 is a strategic policy framework released by the Crisafulli Government on 10 October 2025. It replaces the previous SuperGrid Infrastructure Blueprint, shifting focus toward a market-based approach to power reliability and affordability. Key pillars include extending the operating life of state-owned coal power stations until 2046, doubling gas-fired generation capacity to 8.3GW by 2035, and transitioning 'Renewable Energy Zones' into 'Regional Energy Hubs' to integrate solar, wind, and storage with existing grid infrastructure. Major active components include the $1.6 billion Electricity Maintenance Guarantee, a 400MW gas generation tender in Central Queensland, and the CopperString Eastern Link (330kV) targeted for 2032 completion.
Queensland Energy Roadmap 2026
The Queensland Energy Roadmap 2026 is a state policy framework released on 10 October 2025. It reverses earlier plans by extending state-owned coal asset operations until at least 2046 supported by a 1.6 billion dollar maintenance guarantee. The plan focuses on a market-driven approach to Regional Energy Hubs, doubling gas capacity to 8.3GW by 2035, and accelerating large-scale battery storage. Significant infrastructure includes the 400MW Central Queensland Gas Power Tender and the CopperString Eastern Link (330kV) transmission project.
Building Future Hospitals Program
Now referred to as the Hospital Rescue Plan, this $18.5 billion program is the largest health infrastructure investment in Queensland history. It aims to deliver over 2,600 new public hospital beds by 2032 through three new hospitals (Coomera, Bundaberg, Toowoomba) and major expansions at 10 existing facilities including QEII, Logan, and Princess Alexandra hospitals. Recent milestones in 2026 include the completion of the concept design for the 600-bed Coomera Hospital and the final concrete pour for the QEII Hospital expansion clinical building.
Ipswich AOD Residential Rehabilitation Facility (West Moreton Recovery)
Now open, West Moreton Recovery is a state-of-the-art 46-bed residential treatment facility providing voluntary rehabilitation and withdrawal services for adults. The $51.7 million center includes a 36-bed residential rehabilitation unit and a 10-bed withdrawal (detox) unit. Operated by Lives Lived Well in partnership with Queensland Health, the facility offers evidence-based care, 24/7 staffing, and programs ranging from 6 to 12 weeks to support recovery from alcohol and other drug issues.
South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Supplement (SEQIP & SEQIS)
The South East Queensland Infrastructure Supplement (SEQIS), released in December 2023, provides a strategic framework for coordinating regional infrastructure to support housing supply and growth across the 12 SEQ local government areas. It aligns with ShapingSEQ 2023 and prioritises Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure delivery. A full South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan (SEQIP) is now being developed concurrently with the review of the SEQ Regional Plan, which will give the infrastructure plan statutory weight. The region is projected to reach a population of around 6 million by 2046, requiring nearly 900,000 new homes and one million new jobs. Key focus areas include unlocking housing supply, delivering transport infrastructure such as Cross River Rail and the Coomera Connector, and supporting the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (I2S)
The I2S project is a proposed 25 km dedicated mass transit rail link connecting Ipswich Central and Springfield Central via the high-growth Ripley Valley. The project includes nine new stations (including hubs at University, Yamanto, and Ripley Town Centre) and is designed to provide a competitive alternative to private vehicle travel for an estimated 200,000 future residents. Following the completion of the Options Analysis in late 2024, the project moved into the Detailed Business Case phase in early 2026, supported by a 7.5 million AUD tripartite funding commitment under the SEQ City Deal.
Employment
The exceptional employment performance in Mount Crosby places it among Australia's strongest labour markets
Mount Crosby has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 8.1% over the past year, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, there are 1,251 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.
Workforce participation is high at 78.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 26.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training has a high share of employment at 1.4 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 5.6%.
Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 8.1% and labour force grew by 7.9%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Crosby's industry mix suggests local employment growth of 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 localized population projections.
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Income
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 2023 for financial year 2023, Mount Crosby had a median income among taxpayers of $63,152 and an average level of $72,220. These figures are above the national average and compare to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,326 (median) and $80,424 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,993. Distribution data shows that 28.6% of locals (567 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 50.3% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.
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Housing
Mount Crosby is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Mount Crosby's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.5% houses and 0.5% other dwellings. Brisbane metro, in comparison, had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Crosby was at 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 62.4% and rented ones at 6.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,095, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Mount Crosby was recorded at $478, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Mount Crosby's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Mount Crosby features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 88.0% of all households, including 53.0% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 11.6% and group households making up 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Mount Crosby demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Mount Crosby's educational attainment is notably high, with 37.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 17.2% in the SA3 area and 18.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.6%, while certificates make up 20.0%. Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 12.4% in secondary education, 10.7% in primary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
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Health
The level of general health in Mount Crosby is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Mount Crosby shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 56% (~1,107 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.9%) and mental health issues (8.0%). A significant majority, 72.4%, report being free from medical ailments compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 69.2%. Under-65 residents have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 14.9% seniors aged 65 and over (295 people). Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Mount Crosby ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Mount Crosby, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 77.8% born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 93.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 48.0%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.
The top three ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (10.0%). Welsh, South Australian, and Dutch groups were notably overrepresented at 1.1%, 1.5%, and 2.2% respectively.
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Age
Mount Crosby's median age exceeds the national pattern
The median age in Mount Crosby is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group comprises 20.3% of the population in Mount Crosby, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 3.3%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is notably higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.7% to 4.5%, and the 85+ cohort has grown from 1.0% to 2.3%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 12.5%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 5.0% to 3.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Mount Crosby, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 216% (98 people), reaching 144 from 45. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.