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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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Mount Morgan is estimated at around 2,134 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 116 people (5.7%) compared to the 2,018 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,134, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP release (June 2025) alongside 85 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level results in a density ratio of 176 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low density with significant open space and potential for expansion.
The 5.7% growth rate since the census puts the area within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 region (7.0%), reflecting competitive underlying growth. Net interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 98.0% of total gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections do not segment by age, AreaSearch applies age-based growth distributions aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each cohort. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Mount Morgan is projected to experience growth in line with the lower quartile of national regional locations, with the population expected to rise by 78 residents by 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level figures, representing a total increase of 3.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Building activity is extremely quiet in the area, with approvals averaging 1 per year, amounting to a total of 6 over the last five years. Minor development levels of this scale are common in rural localities where housing requirements are small and construction is naturally constrained by local market demand and available infrastructure. With such small approval volumes, annual growth rates and comparisons can fluctuate significantly due to individual projects. Property construction activity is substantially lower than in the Rest of Qld and falls well below national benchmarks. All recent residential construction has consisted of detached houses, matching rural preferences for individual space and privacy.
The average of 1061 people in the area for each dwelling approval highlights the quiet, low-scale nature of local construction. Projections indicate the local population will expand by 78 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should building approvals remain at their current low levels, new housing supply may fall short of population increases, which could heighten competition among buyers and support upward pressure on 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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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the area. Key regional projects include the Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project, Stanwell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Stanwell Clean Energy Hub, and Mount Hopeful Wind Farm, with details provided for those of greatest local relevance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
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 14.4%, with participation at 38.7%. 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 local workforce contains a balanced mix of white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 14.4%, and relatively consistent job numbers over the prior year, based on aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026605 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate stood at 10.5% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, indicating room for job growth. Participation in the labor force is low, standing at 38.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicated that a low 4.3% of employees worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. There is a particularly high concentration of workers in health care & social assistance, with local employment in this sector reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.3% of the workforce, which is lower than the 10.1% recorded across Regional Qld. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this mostly residential area offers few local jobs. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated across broader statistical areas, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 0.5% while the total labor force shrank by 5.0%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 4.7 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on potential future demand in the area. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce mix suggests employment could rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the area earn a median income of $43,281 and an average income of $51,944. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $48,198 for the median and $57,845 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 indicates that household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income band of $400 - 799 is the most common, accounting for 39.0% of residents (832 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest in the broader region at 31.7%. With 51.6% of residents earning under $800 weekly, the community faces notable financial constraints that influence local retail spending. Although low housing costs allow residents to retain 88.1% of their income, total disposable income sits at only the 3rd percentile nationally.
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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Residential structures recorded in the latest Census consisted of 97.1% standalone houses and 2.9% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional Qld's mix of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. Home ownership rates were high at 51.0%, with remaining properties being mortgaged (21.4%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was low at $758, and the median weekly rent was $200, compared to Regional Qld medians of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, local mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
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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Families make up 52.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 13.6%, couples without children at 22.7%, and single parent households at 13.3%. The remaining 47.9% are non-family households, which are predominantly lone person households at 43.0%, alongside group households at 5.1%. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional Qld average 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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Local educational levels present challenges, with the proportion of residents holding a university qualification (7.6%) falling well below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 5.7%, with graduate diplomas at 1.1% and postgraduate degrees at 0.8%. Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (32.7%). Enrolment levels are high, with 27.5% of the population currently participating in formal studies. This comprises 12.3% in primary schooling, 9.1% in high schools, and 2.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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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The local area experiences significant health challenges based on analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates across multiple age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of residents (~1,019 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health conditions among residents are arthritis, affecting 14.2% of the population, and asthma, affecting 12.3%. Only 42.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease rates are elevated within the working-age cohort.
Residents aged 65 and over represent 31.1% of the local population (663 people), exceeding the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Senior health outcomes show some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring the broader population.
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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The community has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 84.9% of the population, 91.0% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 54.1% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 30.9%, Australian at 30.8%, and Australian Aboriginal at 11.8%, which is notably higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Other ancestries show small variations, with Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), German at 3.8% (compared to 4.7%), and Irish at 8.5% (compared to 8.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Morgan is 52, older than 94% of areas nationally. 16.4% 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 median age of residents is 52, which is significantly older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 17.4% of the population compared to Regional Qld, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.8%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 8.9% to 10.7%, and the 0 to 4 group rose from 3.9% to 5.1%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.6% to 9.2%, and the 45 to 54 bracket fell from 13.3% to 12.1%. Long-term modeling suggests the age profile will change considerably by 2041. The group aged 85+ is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 57 people (91%) from 64 to 122. The combined cohorts aged 65+ are expected to account for 77% of total population growth, pointing to a rapidly aging community. Meanwhile, demographic declines are projected for residents in the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age ranges.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 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 May 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.