Mount Morgan

Mount Morgan 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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Mount Morgan's estimated population is around 2125. This shows an increase of 107 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2018. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2105 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and additional validation of 83 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 175 persons per square kilometer. Mount Morgan's growth rate of 5.3% since census is within 1.4 percentage points of its SA4 region, indicating competitive fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 98.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth nationally, with the area expected to grow by 79 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.6% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mount Morgan according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mount Morgan had 8 dwelling approvals over the five-year period ending in December 20XX, with an average of approximately 1.6 dwellings approved annually. This low level of development activity is typical of rural areas where housing demand is modest and construction activity is limited by local factors such as demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics for Mount Morgan.

Compared to Rest of Qld, Mount Morgan has shown significantly less construction activity, with development levels also falling below national averages. All recent development in Mount Morgan has been comprised of detached houses, specifically family homes suited to those seeking a rural lifestyle and space. This is reflected by the estimated population density of approximately 695 people per dwelling approval in the area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Morgan is projected to grow by 56 residents by the year 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth in Mount Morgan, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mount Morgan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project. Key projects include Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, and Mount Hopeful Wind Farm. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mount Morgan face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Morgan has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area.

The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 19.2%. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. There were 581 residents employed at this time, which is a 15.1% increase from Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 4.1%. However, workforce participation in Mount Morgan lags significantly behind the rest of Queensland, with only 33.0% of residents participating compared to the regional average of 59.1%.

The leading employment industries among Mount Morgan residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. Notably, there is a high concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, there was a 0.8% increase in the labour force in Mount Morgan, accompanied by a 2.8% decline in employment. This resulted in a rise of 3.2 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, with a labour force growth of 2.1% and an unemployment increase of only 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Queensland up to 25-Nov shows that employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligning with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Mount Morgan. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Morgan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. It is important to note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Mount Morgan suburb had median income among taxpayers at $43,281 and average income at $51,944. This is lower than national averages which stood at $53,146 and $66,593 respectively for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,570 and average income around $57,092. Census data from 2021 shows incomes in Mount Morgan fall between 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that 39.0% of residents (828 people) earn within the $400 - $799 weekly bracket, contrasting with metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. The concentration of 51.6% in sub-$800 brackets highlights economic challenges faced by a significant portion of Mount Morgan's community. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.1% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 3rd percentile nationally.

Mount Morgan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Mount Morgan, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Morgan stood at 51.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.4% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $758, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Weekly rent in Mount Morgan was $200 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, Mount Morgan's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $758 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 52.1% of all households, including 13.6% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 47.9%, with lone person households at 43.0% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Mount Morgan faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 7.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (32.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Mount Morgan is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Morgan faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 48%, covering around 1,015 people, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 53.7% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 14.2%) and asthma (impacting 12.3%).

Conversely, 42.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in Rest of Qld. Mount Morgan has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 30.4%, with approximately 646 people falling into this age group, compared to the Rest of Qld average of 18.5%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile in Mount Morgan.

The latest Census data sees Mount Morgan placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Morgan had a cultural diversity index below average, with 84.9% of its population being citizens, 91.0% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Morgan, comprising 54.1% of the population, compared to 56.3% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.9%), Australian (30.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.8%), which was substantially higher than the regional average of 5.1%.

Notably, Welsh (0.6%) and German (3.8%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 4.9%, respectively. Irish ancestry was also present at 8.5%, slightly higher than the regional average of 8.4%.

Mount Morgan ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mount Morgan has a median age of 52, higher than Rest of Qld's 41 and Australia's 38 national average. The 65-74 age group is strongly represented at 17.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's figure, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 8.4%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is notably higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 8.9% to 10.6%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 10.6% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mount Morgan's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase by 50 people (96%), from 53 to 104. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 5-14 cohorts.