Mount Ommaney

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mount Ommaney reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Mount Ommaney's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 2,624 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,503 people. The current estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024, showing a resident population of 2,601. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,161 persons per square kilometer. Mount Ommaney's growth since the Census exceeded that of its SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied. Future population dynamics indicate a decline by 2041, with the suburb's population expected to decrease by 89 persons according to current methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, projected to expand by 126 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mount Ommaney, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Ommaney recorded approximately two residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 13 homes were approved, with a further 39 approved in FY26. On average, about 2.3 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating healthy demand.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $675,000, targeting the premium market segment. This year, there have been $31,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Ommaney shows moderately higher development activity, 11.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. However, recent periods show moderation in development activity.

This activity is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, maintaining Mount Ommaney's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. Developers are constructing more detached housing than previously implied (77.0% at Census), suggesting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 2564 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population projections suggest stability or decline in Mount Ommaney, which should lead to reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Mount Ommaney has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, notable projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. These key projects include: Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning (commenced 2016), Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct (opened 2014), McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village (proposed opening 2020), and Connectwest Industrial Park (under construction since 2018). The following list provides details on those projects considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Mount Ommaney ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Mount Ommaney has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,220 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Mount Ommaney is 56.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training employs 1.4 times the regional level in Mount Ommaney.

Conversely, construction employs only 5.3% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident, as at the Census, indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Between July 2024 and June 2025, Mount Ommaney's labour force decreased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 0.7%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Mount Ommaney's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Mount Ommaney's median income at $53,840 and average income at $67,614. This is higher than the national averages of $55,645 (median) and $70,520 (average) for Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $61,372 and average income $77,073, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, Mount Ommaney's household incomes rank at the 86th percentile ($2,361 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 59th percentile. Income distribution shows that 26.3% of locals earn $4000+ per week, compared to Greater Brisbane's leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999. A substantial proportion (40.3%) earn above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Mount Ommaney is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Ommaney's latest Census data shows 77.2% houses and 22.8% other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Ommaney was 49.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.3% and rented ones at 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,316, above Brisbane metro's $2,000 average. Median weekly rent was $540, higher than Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Mount Ommaney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,316 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mount Ommaney features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 80.9% of all households, including 39.9% that are couples with children, 32.2% that are couples without children, and 8.0% that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households making up 17.8% and group households comprising 0.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

The educational profile of Mount Ommaney exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Mount Ommaney has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. University qualifications are held by 47.7% of these residents, which is significantly higher than the state (25.7%) and national (30.4%) averages. This high level of education positions Mount Ommaney favourably for opportunities that require knowledge-based skills. Bachelor degrees are the most common university qualifications in the area at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%.

Vocational pathways account for a significant portion of qualifications among residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 12.4%. The area has a high level of educational participation, with 27.2% of its residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.2%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (6.2%). Mount Ommaney Special School serves the local community, enrolling 147 students as of a specific date. The area also demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1059. All one school in Mount Ommaney offers integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. However, the local school capacity is limited at 5.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.8, which means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mount Ommaney has eight active public transport stops, all of which offer bus services. These stops are served by ten different routes that collectively facilitate 1,650 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in the area is rated good, with residents on average being located 233 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 235 trips per day, which equates to approximately 206 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mount Ommaney is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Ommaney faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 54% of its total population (~1,416 people) have private health cover, compared to 58.4% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.4% and 7.4% of residents respectively. About 69.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Brisbane. As of a recent report (date not specified), the area has 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over (721 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Greater Brisbane. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

Mount Ommaney is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Ommaney has high cultural diversity, with 33.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 50.7%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 5.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.4%.

Top ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (18.8%), and Other (10.8%). Vietnamese (4.6% vs regional 2.6%), Sri Lankan (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Korean (0.9% vs 0.6%) are notably overrepresented.

Mount Ommaney hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Mount Ommaney's median age is 48 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group constitutes 14.1% of Mount Ommaney's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 5.8%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 75-84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 9.5%, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 10.4% to 11.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Mount Ommaney's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 124%, adding 126 residents to reach a total of 229. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 95% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.