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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Mount Morgan's population is estimated at around 2,221 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 203 people (10.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,018 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,085 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 183 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Mount Morgan's growth of 10.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (6.6%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 98.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of regional areas nationally is anticipated. The suburb of Mount Morgan is expected to grow by 80 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 1.8% 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 fewer than one dwelling approval annually over five years, from 2016 to 2020 inclusive. This low activity is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Mount Morgan's development levels are lower than both the Rest of Qld and national averages. Recent development, from 2016 onwards, consisted solely of detached houses, catering to families seeking rural lifestyles. As of 2020, the estimated population per dwelling approval was 1390 people. With stable or declining population expected, Mount Morgan may see reduced housing pressure, potentially benefiting buyers.

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

Mount Morgan has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

"Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project affecting this region: Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project, Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, and Mount Hopeful Wind Farm. Key projects are listed below.".

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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 comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 19.7% in June 2025, showing a 0.9% employment growth over the past year.

This figure is higher than Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 3.9%. There are 587 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 15.8%, significantly above Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation lags at 33.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety.

Health care & social assistance has a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs only 5.3% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 10.1%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9%, while labour force grew by 4.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 3.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Morgan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Mount Morgan's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $43,281. The average income stood at $51,944 during the same period. These figures are below those of Rest of Qld, which had a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844 in 2022. By September 2025, estimated median income in Mount Morgan would be approximately $49,336, with the average at around $59,211, based on a 13.99% growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Mount Morgan fall between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally. In this region, 39.0% of individuals (866 people) have an income range of $400 - 799 per week, contrasting with metropolitan regions where the leading bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at 31.7%. A significant proportion, 51.6%, earn below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. 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 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Morgan was at 51.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.4% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $758, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Mount Morgan was $200, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $300. Nationally, Mount Morgan's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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 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, 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 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 7.0% and certificates at 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. Mount Morgan State High School and Mount Morgan Central State School serve a total of 361 students. The area's educational conditions are varied, with an ICSEA score of 851. Educational provision is conventional, divided between one primary and one secondary institution.

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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% (around 1,061 people), lower than Rest of Qld's 53.2% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (14.2%) and asthma (12.3%).

Conversely, 42.0% reported 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% (675 people), versus Rest of Qld's 18.5%. Health outcomes among seniors largely mirror the general population's health profile.

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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 84.9% being Australian citizens, 91.0% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.1% of Mount Morgan's 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 significantly higher than the regional average of 5.1%.

Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Welsh at 0.6% (regional avg: 0.4%), German at 3.8% (regional avg: 4.9%), and Irish at 8.5% (regional avg: 8.4%).

Mount Morgan ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mount Morgan has a median age of 52, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and well above the national average of 38. The percentage of people aged 65-74 in Mount Morgan is 17.3%, compared to 10.9% in Rest of Qld and 9.4% nationally. The 2021 Census shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.9% to 10.6% of Mount Morgan's population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 10.6% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that the 85+ age cohort will increase markedly, from 55 to 104 people (an 87% increase). The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 67% of total population growth, reflecting Mount Morgan's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts.