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 new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Mount Morgan as of February 2026 is around 2,125. This reflects an increase of 107 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,018. The change was inferred from the resident population of 2,105 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 175 persons per square kilometer. Mount Morgan's growth rate of 5.3% since census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the SA4 region, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 98.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Anticipating demographic trends, lower quartile growth of regional areas nationally is expected, with the suburb of Mount Morgan anticipated to grow by 75 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.5% in total 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 eight dwelling approvals over the five-year period ending in 2019. This minimal residential development activity is typical of rural areas due to modest housing needs and limited construction activity driven by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Mount Morgan's construction activity is notably lower than that of Rest of Qld and below national averages. Recent developments have been exclusively detached houses, catering to families seeking rural lifestyles. With an estimated 695 people per dwelling approval, the area has a quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Morgan is projected to gain 53 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely impacting this region: Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project. Key projects also include Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, and Mount Hopeful Wind Farm. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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

Mount Morgan's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented, with an unemployment rate of 19.2%, as per AreaSearch data aggregation in September 2025. There are 580 employed residents, a rate 15.1% higher than Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Workforce participation is lower at 39.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses show only 4.3% work from home. Leading industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. Health care has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.3% versus the regional average of 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment declined by 3.2%, raising unemployment by 3.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's employment rise of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Morgan's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Mount Morgan had a median income among taxpayers of $43,281. The average income was $51,944. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $53,146 in Rest of Qld for median and $66,593 for average. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $47,570 (median) and $57,092 (average). Census data from 2021 shows income levels in Mount Morgan fall between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally. The majority of residents, 39.0% or 828 people, earn between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with metropolitan regions where earnings peak at $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. This concentration in lower income brackets highlights economic challenges faced by a significant portion of the 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

Mount Morgan's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Morgan was recorded at 51.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.4% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $758, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure for Mount Morgan was $200, significantly below Non-Metro Qld's $345 and Australia's national figure of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Mount Morgan were substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 47.9%, with lone person households at 43.0% and group households making up 5.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, 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, including 12.3% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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 as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 1,015 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 14.2% of residents) and asthma (12.3%), while 42.0% report having no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 30.5% (648 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. While national rankings for senior health outcomes are generally aligned with the general population, some challenges exist among this age group.

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, in terms of cultural diversity, was found to be below average. Its population consists of 84.9% citizens, with 91.0% born in Australia and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Morgan, comprising 54.1% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.9%), Australian (30.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.8%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Notably, Welsh (0.6%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as are German (3.8% vs 4.7%) and Irish (8.5% vs 8.2%).

Mount Morgan ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mount Morgan has a median age of 52, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and well above the national average of 38 years old. The percentage of people aged 65-74 in Mount Morgan is notably high at 17.3%, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 35-44 age group is less prevalent at 7.9%. This concentration of people aged 65-74 is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of people aged 75 to 84 increased from 8.9% to 10.6%, and the 25 to 34 age group grew from 7.9% to 9.0%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 5 to 14 declined from 10.6% to 9.0%, and the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Mount Morgan's age profile will change significantly. The number of people aged 85+ is projected to increase markedly by 49 individuals (90%), from 55 to 105. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age cohorts.