Mount Sheridan (Qld)

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated since the Census, Mount Sheridan (Qld) statistical area (Lv2)'s population was estimated at around 9,042 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 364 people from the 2021 Census figure of 8,678. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 9,024 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,341 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the Mount Sheridan (Qld) (SA2) expected to increase by 1,317 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.4% over the 17 years.

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 had approximately 14 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 73 homes. As of FY26, there have been 9 approvals recorded. This results in an average of 4.7 new residents per home built annually between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value for these properties is $451,000.

In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $980,000, indicating minimal activity in this sector. Mount Sheridan's residential construction levels are 54.0% below the regional Queensland average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area has a high level of maturity, with around 782 people per dwelling approval. Recent development has been entirely standalone homes, preserving Mount Sheridan's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

AreaSearch estimates Mount Sheridan will grow by approximately 1,299 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mount Sheridan 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 five projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Cairns Southern Access Cycleway (Luke Azzopardi Cycleway), Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project, Riverstone Road North Mixed Use Development, and Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mount Sheridan exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Mount Sheridan has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.2% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. The area has 5,034 residents in work, which is 0.9% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is high at 69.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.9% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.9%, and employment declined by 3.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%. As of 25-Nov-2025, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to grow by 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 weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Mount Sheridan had a median income among taxpayers of $57,448 and an average income of $66,279. These figures are slightly lower than the national averages of $58,146 and $70,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mount Sheridan would be approximately $63,141 (median) and $72,847 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Mount Sheridan cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The data shows that 38.7% of residents (3,499 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, 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. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Sheridan was 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 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $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, including 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, 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 has educational qualifications that differ from Australian averages. As of a recent report, 20.9% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the national average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement in the region. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (29.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.7%), secondary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that collectively facilitate 730 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 357 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 104 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 indicates strong performance across Mount Sheridan, with both younger and older age groups reporting low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is present at approximately 53% of the total population (~4,834 people), leading the average SA2 area rate which stands at 50.9% across Rest of Qld.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.2 and 6.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.8%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 71.7% in Rest of Qld. Mount Sheridan has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.6% (1,229 people) compared to the 15.7% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Sheridan was found to be slightly 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 predominant religion, comprising 53.9%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented at 2.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 1.5%.

In ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.6%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (14.6%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal were more prevalent in Mount Sheridan at 5.0% (vs regional 6.7%), Samoan at 0.4% (vs 0.3%), and Italian at 4.5% (vs 3.8%).

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

Mount Sheridan's median age is 37, 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 grown from 13.0% to 13.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Mount Sheridan's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 34%, adding 415 residents to reach 1,654. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is expected to contract by 91 residents.