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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, Mount Ommaney's estimated population is around 2,614 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 111 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,503. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,587 residents in June 2024, based on latest ERP data release by ABS, and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,156 persons per square kilometer, roughly inline with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Ommaney's growth of 4.4% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area's growth of 3.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. 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 2022 as the base year. 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings inline with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics indicate a decline of 94 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, led by the 85 and over age group, projected to expand by 127 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 3 residential properties granted approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 15 homes were approved, with a further 39 approved in FY-26. Over the past 5 financial years, an average of 2 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

However, this figure increased to 6.5 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $675,000, targeting the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mount Ommaney has slightly more development, with 28.0% above the regional average per person over the 5-year period. All new construction consists of standalone homes, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 641 people per dwelling approval, Mount Ommaney reflects a mature market. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may affect this region: Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and Connectwest Industrial Park. The following details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Mount Ommaney shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Mount Ommaney has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, there are 1,181 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Mount Ommaney is lower at 56.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 30.6% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly high share of employment at 1.4 times the regional level, while construction employs only 5.3%, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

The ratio of workers to residents is 0.8, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 3.4% and employment by 2.7%, leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Mount Ommaney has an average national income. The median income is $53,840 while the average stands at $67,614. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. With Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mount Ommaney would be approximately $59,176 (median) and $74,315 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 86th percentile ($2,361 weekly), but personal income ranks lower at the 59th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 26.3% of Mount Ommaney residents earn over $4,000 weekly (687 individuals). This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where the leading bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at 33.3%. Higher earners are prominent in Mount Ommaney, with 40.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. 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

In Mount Ommaney, as per the latest Census data, 77.2% of dwellings were houses while 22.8% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to Brisbane's metropolitan area where 73.5% were houses and 26.5% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Ommaney stood at 49.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (38.3%) or rented (12.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,316, higher than Brisbane's average of $1,863. Weekly rent was recorded at $540 compared to Brisbane's average of $380. Nationally, Mount Ommaney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mount Ommaney features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.9% of all households, including 39.9% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 0.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Mount Ommaney's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 47.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%.

Vocational pathways account for 23.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 12.4%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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 are bus stops. These stops are served by ten different routes that collectively facilitate 1,650 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically living within 233 meters of the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode of transportation for 90% of them. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Mount Ommaney. According to the 2021 Census, 30.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 235 trips per day, equating to approximately 206 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Ommaney's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Mount Ommaney's health outcomes show notable results, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, covering around 1,411 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.4% each of residents. About 69.5% report being free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Mount Ommaney has a larger proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 27.6% (721 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. However, this figure is lower nationally when considering the broader population.

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 in Mount Ommaney, comprising 50.7%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 5.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%.

The top ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (18.8%), and Other (10.8%). Notably, Vietnamese (4.6%) and Sri Lankan (0.7%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 0.2%, respectively. Korean is also slightly overrepresented at 0.9%.

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 comprises 13.6% of Mount Ommaney's population, compared to Greater Brisbane's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up only 5.3%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 75-84 age group grew from 8.2% to 9.8%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.4% to 11.8%. The 25-34 age group declined from 6.8% to 5.3%, and the 65-74 age group decreased from 15.1% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Mount Ommaney's age profile, with the 85+ cohort showing the strongest growth of 111%, adding 122 residents to reach 232. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 94% of population growth, highlighting aging trends. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts.