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, the estimated population of Mount Morgan as of May 2026 is around 2,134. This reflects an increase of 116 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,018. The growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation using ERP data released by ABS in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Mount Morgan's population density is approximately 176 persons per square kilometer. Since the Census, Mount Morgan has grown by 5.7%, closely following the SA3 area's growth of 7.0%. Interstate migration contributed around 98% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings following ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Population projections indicate lower quartile growth for national regional areas, with the suburb expected to increase by 78 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 3.7% over the 16 years.

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

Mount Morgan has had minimal residential development activity in recent years. From 2016 to 2020 inclusive, there were a total of 8 dwelling approvals, with an average of approximately 1 approval per year. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of Mount Morgan, where housing needs are typically specific and localized rather than driven by broader market demand.

It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics. Compared to other areas in Queensland and nationally, Mount Morgan has much lower levels of development activity. All new construction in Mount Morgan during this period consisted of standalone homes, which aligns with rural living preferences for space and privacy. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Mount Morgan is 696 people, indicating a quiet and low-activity development environment.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mount Morgan is expected to grow by 78 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. One project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable 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. The following list details those projects likely to be 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 diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, well-represented essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 15.2% as of December 2025, and stable employment conditions over the past year. The unemployment rate is significantly higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation is also lower at 39.1% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

According to Census data, only 4.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.4 times the regional level), retail trade, and public administration & safety. Construction employment is limited at 5.3%, compared to 10.1% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts.

Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force decreased by 3.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 3.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force expand by 1.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Mount Morgan's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Mount Morgan had a median taxpayer income of $43,281 and an average of $51,944. These figures are below the national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes for Mount Morgan as of March 2026 would be approximately $48,198 and $57,845. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Morgan fall between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 earnings band captures 39.0% of Mount Morgan's community (832 individuals), unlike metropolitan trends where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Lower income households are prevalent in Mount Morgan, with 51.6% earning below $800 weekly, suggesting affordability pressures for many residents. Despite modest housing costs allowing retention of 88.1% of income, 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 is compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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 Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Mount Morgan was $200, significantly below Regional Qld's figure of $345. Nationally, Mount Morgan's mortgage repayments were lower at $758 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $200 than 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 account for 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 make up 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 Regional Queensland 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (32.7%). Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.3% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 1,019 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (14.2%) and asthma (12.3%). Only 42.0% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, lower than the 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age individuals face substantial health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (31.1%, or 663 people), compared to Regional Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the overall population.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a culturally diverse population with 84.9% citizens, 91.0% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 54.1% of Mount Morgan's population, slightly higher than Regional Qld's 52.2%. Ancestry-wise, English (30.9%) and Australian (30.8%) were the top groups, with Australian Aboriginal notably higher at 11.8% compared to the regional average of 3.9%.

Other ethnic groups showed variations: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.6%, German was lower at 3.8% (vs regional 4.7%), and Irish slightly higher at 8.5% (vs regional 8.2%).

Mount Morgan ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mount Morgan has a median age of 52, which is higher than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 17.4% of Mount Morgan's population, compared to Regional Queensland's figure, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.8%. This 65-74 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.9% to 10.7%, and the 0 to 4 cohort has increased from 3.9% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 10.6% to 9.2%, and the 45 to 54 group has fallen from 13.3% to 12.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that Mount Morgan's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase markedly, growing by 57 people (91%) from 64 to 122. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 77% 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.