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Mount Morgan has an estimated 2,134 residents, up from 2,018 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 5.7%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 98.0% of that increase. That puts 176 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 evaluations combining broader statistical updates from the ABS with 85 validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Mount Morgan has an estimated population of approximately 2,134 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 116 people (5.7%) compared to the 2,018 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, with the updated count of 2,134 drawing from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside the newly verified dwellings. The local population density stands at 176 persons per square kilometer, highlighting ample physical space per resident and room for potential future expansion.
The suburb of Mount Morgan achieved a post-census gain of 5.7%, which sits within 1.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 figure (7.5%), underscoring steady demographic growth driven mostly by interstate relocations that represented roughly 98.0% of recent population additions. For individual SA2 locations, AreaSearch integrates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year). For SA2 zones omitted from that release or extending beyond post-2032 horizons, projections published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used. Because these state forecasts lack detailed age segmentations, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings modeled on ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 from 2022 data) across demographic tiers. Looking ahead, the suburb of Mount Morgan is expected to track within the lower quartile of nationwide regional expansion, adding 78 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall increase of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction in Mount Morgan remains subdued, averaging 1 new dwellings annually (amounting to 5 dwellings across the five-year span). Such modest development volumes are typical of regional localities, where building activity is dictated by discrete local housing requirements rather than widespread market pressure. Given these minor totals, annual rates and comparisons can shift substantially due to individual project timelines. Building volumes in Mount Morgan are noticeably lower than in Rest of Qld and also track beneath nationwide norms. Furthermore, all recent building additions have consisted exclusively of separate houses, focusing on family accommodation geared toward residents wanting rural acreage and open surroundings.
A ratio of roughly 606 people per approved dwelling underscores the locality's tranquil, restrained building activity. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Mount Morgan is forecast to gain 78 residents by 2041. If building rates remain at current levels, the addition of new housing may trail population expansion, creating tighter market conditions among purchasers and bolstering property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mount Morgan. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.65 billion. 18 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning undertakings, and significant public projects serve as primary catalysts for regional evolution. AreaSearch has identified 1 key project positioned to influence the area. Leading regional initiatives include the Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project, the Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, and the Mount Hopeful Wind Farm, with core developments outlined below.
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Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project
A $150 million project to reopen the historic Mount Morgan mine for tailings processing and rehabilitation, expected to create 150 ongoing jobs and generate new economic opportunities.
Gracemere State High School
New Queensland Government secondary school for Gracemere. The project has progressed to the detailed design phase following approval of the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation. Stage 1 will deliver facilities for Years 7 and 8, with construction expected to commence in Term 4 2026 by F.K Gardner and Sons. The campus is scheduled to open in 2028 and will expand over time to a full Years 7-12 secondary school.
Somerset Road Upgrade Gracemere
Upgrade of a 570m section of Somerset Road in Gracemere, a key B-Double route serving the Gracemere Industrial Area. Works included pavement replacement and widening, asphalt overlay, line marking, new kerb and channel on the eastern side, and stormwater drainage improvements. The road reopened in October 2024, improving safety, load-bearing capacity, and traffic flow for heavy vehicles and residential traffic. The project was jointly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Rockhampton Regional Council.
Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) Redevelopment
Redevelopment and modernization of the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX), including upgraded selling facilities, automated livestock handling systems, improved animal welfare infrastructure, expanded selling capacity and modern operational technology. The redevelopment is complete and the facility is operating as one of Australia's premier livestock selling centres.
Sienna Estate
Sienna Estate is a 69-lot masterplanned residential community in Gracemere offering house-and-land packages and duplexes. Developed by Altus Property Group, it features generously sized blocks (720-1200sqm), high-quality inclusions, and provisions for green spaces, aiming to alleviate housing undersupply in the Rockhampton region.
Gracemere Industrial Area Expansion
Staged expansion of the Gracemere Industrial Area (GIA), Central Queensland's premier industrial and logistics precinct located 10km west of Rockhampton. The GIA accommodates low, medium and high impact industries across four development stages progressing east to west, with the eastern precinct already operational and hosting over 150 transport, logistics, warehousing, mining services, fuel distribution and manufacturing businesses. The precinct is bounded by the Capricorn Highway and Blackwater rail line, providing direct access to Gladstone Port and Queensland's major mining basins.
Gracemere Shoppingworld Expansion
Expansion of Gracemere Shoppingworld to include additional retail spaces, dining options, and improved parking facilities. The expansion will serve the growing population of Gracemere and surrounding areas.
Mount Morgan Pipeline
An $88 million, 28-kilometer pipeline project providing Mount Morgan with a safe and secure water source, supporting around 50 jobs during construction and encouraging future growth and investment in the area. The pipeline runs from a new reservoir at Gracemere and provides Mount Morgan with a safe and secure water source for the future.
605 residents of Mount Morgan are employed, from a labour force of 707. Unemployment sits at 14.6%, with participation at 38.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,789, about 84% 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 labour market in Mount Morgan includes a combination of white and blue collar occupations, supported by a solid presence in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 14.6% and a 0.8% rise in employment over the preceding year per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026605 residents were employed, while local joblessness stood 10.7% above the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, highlighting capacity for progress, and labour force participation was comparatively subdued at 38.5% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records also indicate that just 4.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety represent the principal sectors employing local residents. The area shows strong concentration in health care & social assistance, capturing a workforce proportion 1.4 times that of the wider region. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.3% of employed residents, trailing the Regional Qld figure of 10.1%. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population suggests that local employment openings within the area itself are fairly contained. AreaSearch assessment of broader SALM and ABS datasets indicates that in the year leading to March 2026, employment grew by 0.8% while the labour pool shrank by 5.1%, bringing a 4.8 percentage point reduction in local joblessness. Across Regional Qld over the identical timeframe, employment increased by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements in Mount Morgan over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across industry categories. When weighted against the local industrial distribution, Mount Morgan's employment is estimated to increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting serves illustrative goals and excludes localized demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Morgan is $779 a week (about $41,000 a year), with median personal income at $462 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,281 a year against an average of $51,944. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Mount Morgan trail nationwide figures, showing a median of $43,281 and an average of $51,944. These figures compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of a $53,146 median and a $66,593 average. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, local income estimates reach roughly $48,198 (median) and $57,845 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal earnings in Mount Morgan between the bottom and 2nd percentiles across Australia.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 39.0% of local earners receiving $400 - 799 weekly (832 residents), in contrast to the broader region where 31.7% fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. Overall economic indicators point to considerable budget constraints, with 51.6% of households managing on less than $800 weekly. Even though housing expenses remain low and leave residents retaining 88.1% of their gross income, total disposable income sits at the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Morgan had 835 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $758 a month. Rent absorbs 25.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that the dwelling stock in Mount Morgan was made up of 97.1% standalone houses and 2.9% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Mount Morgan was substantially higher than the regional benchmark, reaching 51.0%, while 21.4% of homes carried a mortgage and 27.6% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments were modest at $758 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, and weekly median rent was $200 against $345 regionally. On a national scale, mortgage payments and rental costs in Mount Morgan sit well below the Australian averages of $1,863 per month and $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Morgan counted 835 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 883 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 43% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 52.1% of all local residences, consisting of 22.7% couples without children, 13.6% couples with children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 47.9%, comprising 43.0% single-person households and 5.1% group households. The median household occupancy is 2.0 people, which is lower than the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.6% of adults in Mount Morgan hold a university qualification, including 5.7% with a bachelor degree and 0.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 32.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 361 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 851 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area reflects lower levels of tertiary study, with university qualifications held by 7.6% of residents compared to the national average of 30.4%, presenting clear scope for educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share of higher education at 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.1% and postgraduate credentials at 0.8%. Practical and trade certifications are widely held, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including 7.0% holding advanced diplomas and 32.7% holding certificates. Participation in formal learning is substantial across the community, with 27.5% of the local population engaged in study.
This total includes 12.3% attending primary school, 9.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.1% undertaking tertiary courses.
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Getting around Mount Morgan means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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42.0% of residents in Mount Morgan report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 14.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 9.9 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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Assessments of mortality figures and chronic disease incidence by AreaSearch point to significant health challenges across Mount Morgan, with various ailments impacting younger and older residents alike. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering roughly 48% of the local population (~1,019 people), trailing the Regional Qld proportion of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions locally, affecting 14.2% and 12.3% of residents respectively, whereas 42.0% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic ailments present notable difficulties for the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 31.4% of the population (670 people), exceeding the Regional Qld level of 20.3%, with senior health metrics tracking broadly in line with general national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Morgan is largely Australian-born, at 91.0% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (30.8%). 11.8% 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 Mount Morgan is below national norms, with 84.9% of the population holding Australian citizenship, 91.0% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking only English in home environments. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.1% of residents in Mount Morgan, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Mount Morgan are English (30.9%), Australian (30.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.8%), with the Indigenous proportion substantially exceeding the regional benchmark of 3.9%. Other ancestral backgrounds show variations against regional averages, including German at 3.8% (versus 4.7%), Irish at 8.5% (versus 8.2%), and Welsh at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Morgan is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.5% 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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The age structure in Mount Morgan is considerably older than regional averages. As at August 2026, retirees and seniors (65+) constitute 31.4% of the population compared to 20.4% across Regional Qld, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 16.2% against a regional share of 25.5%. The estimated median age is 52 as at August 2026, remaining level with the 2021 Census figure and sitting 11 years higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since that time, the senior cohort has increased from 29.1% to an estimated 31.4%.
By 2041, seniors are expected to register the highest growth, adding 130 residents (19%) to reach 800, whereas child, young adult, middle-aged, and younger retiree cohorts are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Morgan
8 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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 85 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,018 at the 2021 Census → 2,134 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 (SAL32001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.