Mount Sheridan (Qld)

Mount Sheridan has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Mount Sheridan's population is estimated at around 9,091, reflecting an increase of 413 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Mount Sheridan by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 9,024. This estimate, along with 72 validated new addresses since the Census date, contributed to the population increase. The current density ratio is 1,348 persons per square kilometer, above the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Natural growth accounted for approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by ABS projections or years post-2032. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to increase by 1,317 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mount Sheridan averaged around 14 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 73 homes. As of FY26, seven approvals have been recorded. This translates to an average of 4.7 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25. The demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $451,000, which is under regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY26, $980,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Mount Sheridan shows substantially reduced construction, with 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's established nature is also reflected in its dwelling approvals being under the national average, potentially suggesting planning limitations.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, preserving Mount Sheridan's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 782 people per dwelling approval, Mount Sheridan reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mount Sheridan is expected to grow by approximately 1,250 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mount Sheridan has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway), Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project (CWSS1), Riverstone Road North Mixed Use Development, and Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre.

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Mount Sheridan ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Mount Sheridan has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 5117 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Mount Sheridan is high at 69.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.9% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Labour force decreased by 1.6% and employment declined by 2.3% in Mount Sheridan over a 12-month period ending Jun-25, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.8 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Sheridan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 indicates that Mount Sheridan had a median income among taxpayers of $57,448 and an average income of $66,279. This is slightly above the national average, which compares to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $65,485 (median) and $75,551 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Mount Sheridan cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 38.7% of residents (3,518 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Mount Sheridan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Sheridan stood at 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 26.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,542, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure in Mount Sheridan was $390, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $315. Nationally, Mount Sheridan's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents higher at $375.

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

Family households account for 79.1% of all households, consisting of 34.7% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.9%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Mount Sheridan demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Mount Sheridan trail's educational qualifications lag behind Australian averages. 20.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is high at 31.1%, with 11.7% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside Mount Sheridan's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Mount Sheridan has 20 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 7 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 730 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility in Mount Sheridan is rated as good, with residents on average located 357 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 104 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mount Sheridan's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Mount Sheridan. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, covering about 4860 people, which is slightly higher than the Rest of Qld at 50.1%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.2%) and arthritis (6.1%). About 73.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.7% across Rest of Qld. Mount Sheridan has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1236 people), which is lower than the 15.7% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Sheridan was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Sheridan's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 22.5% born overseas and 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 53.9%. The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Mount Sheridan (2.1%) compared to Rest of Qld (1.5%).

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (24.6%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (14.6%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 6.7%. Samoan representation was also higher than the region's average, at 0.4% versus 0.3%. Italian ancestry showed a notable divergence with 4.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 3.8%.

Mount Sheridan's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mount Sheridan's median age is 37 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Mount Sheridan at 14.0%, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.0% to 13.7% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mount Sheridan's age profile will change significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 33%, adding 408 residents to reach a total of 1,654. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group is expected to contract by 97 residents.