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Murrumba Downs has an estimated 14,028 residents, up from 10,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,233 people, or 29.9%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 95% of areas nationally. 340 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 2,178 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with 340 validated new addresses added post-Census, the suburb of Murrumba Downs records an estimated 14,028 residents as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 3,233 people (29.9%) relative to the 10,795 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 13,878 established via the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Consequently, the local density reaches 2,178 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Surpassing both Queensland and the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, the suburb of Murrumba Downs stands out as a regional growth frontrunner with its 29.9% increase since the 2021 census.
Net interstate migration served as the principal catalyst, generating roughly 53.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Demographic projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release, 2022 base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch modelling across SA2 locations. Where unavailable or extending beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures (released in 2023, 2021 base) are integrated; these are allocated age proportions matching the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release (2022 data) because state models lack age cohort breakdowns. Looking forward, the suburb of Murrumba Downs is set for exceptional expansion placing it within the top 10 percent of regions across the nation. Over the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Murrumba Downs will add 6,151 persons, representing a 42.8% total enlargement.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
655 new dwellings have been approved in Murrumba Downs over the past five years, an average of 131 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 82% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 69, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to statistical area building approval metrics analyzed by AreaSearch, residential building consents in Murrumba Downs have averaged approximately 131 units annually, accumulating to 655 approved dwellings across the prior 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, authorizations stand at 69 dwellings. With an intake averaging 8.8 new residents per year per finished dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand clearly outstrips new building activity, putting upward pressure on property prices and buyer interest while expected construction cost averages $428,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, the recording of $1.0 million in commercial building approvals this financial year underscores an urban development pipeline focused heavily on residential stock.
Per capita building approvals in Murrumba Downs are 13.0% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark, ranking the locality in the 64th percentile nationwide. Urban planning and development activity shows a distinct focus on family oriented detached housing (82.0%) alongside townhouses or apartments (18.0%), reinforcing low-density suburban characteristics. Recording approximately 203 people per dwelling approval, the local construction sector continues to evolve. Demographic projections indicate an influx of 6,001 additional inhabitants in Murrumba Downs through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should dwelling construction continue at its existing pace, residential delivery may fail to match population expansion, which could exacerbate buyer competition and support property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Murrumba Downs
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Murrumba Downs, worth an estimated $19.4 billion. A further 99 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.1 billion. 25 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic momentum and property demand are heavily driven by capital works and strategic planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 13 projects positioned to influence the area, highlighted by the Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Upgrades, River Cove Residences, UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, and the Moreton Bay Marine Education and Discovery Centre.
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Cross River Rail - Redcliffe Peninsula Line Integration
The earlier standalone Redcliffe Peninsula rail upgrade record appears to align with the broader Cross River Rail and SEQ Rail Connect program rather than a separate current project. Cross River Rail is under construction and will restructure the SEQ rail network so Sunshine Coast, Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula services use the new inner Brisbane rail tunnel sector, improving capacity, reliability and future service frequency across the northern rail network.
River Cove Residences
Boutique riverside estate delivering 81 terrace home and land packages along the North Pine River. Land is registered, civil works complete, and home construction is underway with final Stage 9 selling. Partner developers are Thompson Sustainable Homes and Avon Estates.
UniSC Moreton Bay Campus
University campus at The Mill at Moreton Bay. Foundation building opened in March 2020. Stage 2 opened on 4 April 2024 with three new mass timber buildings adding about 12,500 sqm of facilities (labs, industry hub and event space, gym and sports hall, sports science, student spaces and parking), bringing total floorspace to about 28,500 sqm. Project value totals about $240m to date.
Formosa Residential Development
A boutique residential community offering 32 premium homesites ranging from 322-615sqm in an established North Brisbane neighborhood. Located 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD with proximity to schools, transport, and amenities. Civil works are underway with first homes expected by late 2025.
Griffin Mews Terrace Homes
Griffin Mews is a master-planned townhouse community comprising 88 three-bedroom terrace homes by Elite Living. The development features private courtyards, stone benchtops, and resident amenities including a swimming pool, BBQ pavilion, and landscaped parkland. Civil construction and structural works are actively advancing on-site along Brays Road.
Kallangur Residential Towers Redevelopment
Redevelopment of former Tulip Town Shopping Centre site into two six-storey towers with 80 units (40 one-bedroom and 40 two-bedroom), including short-term accommodation, health care services, office, shop, food and drink outlet, and a service station. Construction planned in two stages with western tower first, then eastern tower.
Kallangur Childcare Centre
A new one-storey childcare centre for up to 132 children with seven internal learning rooms, outdoor play areas and 27 car parks. The original development application has progressed, with a subsequent Operational Works application for landscaping lodged during 2026, indicating the project has moved into the construction delivery phase.
Griffin Crest Estate
A boutique 400-lot house-and-land estate in Griffin, 23km north of Brisbane CBD, developed by Oxmar Properties. All lots are level, regularly-shaped and easement-free, with a protective covenant ensuring high build quality. The estate is designed for families with parks, play areas, and walking and cycle paths, and offers convenient access to North Lakes Shopping Centre, Dohles Rocks boat ramp, and Moreton Bay. Multiple stages have been released and titled since 2018, with revised master plan updated in 2025 confirming continued lot releases.
8,024 residents of Murrumba Downs are employed, from a labour force of 8,335. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 74.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 10,785, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch shows Murrumba Downs maintains a capable labour base with solid essential services representation, a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, and an annual employment gain of 2.8%. There were 8,024 residents actively employed as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 0.6% beneath the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane, while labour participation stands at 74.7% (compared to 70.1% across Greater Brisbane). Census figures showed 16.4% of working locals operating from home, though Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. Local employment is anchored primarily by health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Concentration is especially pronounced within transport, postal & warehousing, where the local workforce proportion is 1.4 times the Greater Brisbane figure. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, making up 6.1% of local workers compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. A comparison between Census resident workers and local jobs points to a largely residential setting with limited internal workplace capacity. During the twelve months to March 2026, AreaSearch analysis of combined ABS and SALM metrics indicates local job numbers rose by 2.8% alongside a 2.7% labour force expansion, maintaining unemployment stability. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, jobs increased by 3.2%, the labour pool grew 3.4%, and joblessness rose 0.1 percentage points. Evaluating Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 against local workforce distributions provides prospective insights. Across Australia, workforce expansion is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying this weighting model to Murrumba Downs suggests potential job gains of 6.4% across five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral extrapolation rather than localized population forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Murrumba Downs is $1,827 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $857 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,693 a year against an average of $61,076. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Murrumba Downs remain below the nationwide norm. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $54,693 and an average income of $61,076, trailing Greater Brisbane levels of $58,236 and $72,799. Following an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures are estimated at $60,906 (median) and $68,014 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions household, family, and individual incomes around the 57th percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 33.8% of local residents (4,741 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band, mirroring the 33.3% share observed across the surrounding area. Residential costs absorb 15.8% of income, yet disposable earnings place in the 55th percentile, with SEIFA income scoring in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Murrumba Downs had 3,918 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential accommodation in Murrumba Downs was divided into 73.6% detached houses and 26.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), nearly identical to Brisbane metro proportions of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright ownership reached 28.3%, exceeding Brisbane metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 43.6% and rental properties represented 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment matched the Brisbane metro figure at $1,863, whereas median weekly rent was $360 compared to $380 regionally and $1,863 monthly for mortgages. Relative to Australian benchmarks, mortgage repayments align with the national average of $1,863, while rent sits below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Murrumba Downs counted 3,918 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,091 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the clear majority at 78.2%, consisting of 35.7% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.8%, divided into 19.8% lone person households and 2.0% group households. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people exceeds the 2.6 registered across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.1% of adults in Murrumba Downs hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 3,168 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,033 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications in Murrumba Downs sit below regional levels, with 21.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing a higher education degree compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane. Bachelor degrees represent 15.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Conversely, technical and vocational qualifications are strongly represented, with 40.5% of persons aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (27.4%). A substantial 29.5% of the local population is actively engaged in studies. This comprises 10.6% attending primary education, 9.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% undertaking tertiary education.
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Getting around Murrumba Downs means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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66.9% of residents in Murrumba Downs report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and long-term health issues highlight notable health burdens, with chronic conditions observed across the population and elevated rates among older groups. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is subdued, encompassing roughly 51% of residents (~7,211 people) relative to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.7 and 8.0% of the population, whereas 66.9% of residents reported having no medical ailments (compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane). Working-age health profiles are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 16.7% of the community (2,342 people), surpassing the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane, and exhibit complex health requirements that nonetheless rank lower nationally than the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Murrumba Downs is largely Australian-born, at 76.1% of residents, with 11.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show above-average diversity, with 11.5% of households communicating in a language other than English at home and 23.9% of the population born overseas. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 54.1%. The category of Other shows the highest regional divergence, accounting for 1.4% locally versus 1.3% throughout Greater Brisbane. The primary reported ancestries in Murrumba Downs are English (29.8%), Australian (26.5%), and Scottish (7.5%). Distinct overrepresentation is also observed among other backgrounds, with New Zealand at 1.2% (against 1.0% regionally), Maori at 1.3% (against 1.1%), and South Australian at 0.9% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Murrumba Downs is 39. 22.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions align closely with Greater Brisbane, showing a maximum variance of 3.5 percentage points across all broad age groups. The median age is an estimated 39 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 3 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. The 25 - 44 age bracket exhibited the most significant growth post-Census, shifting from 24.9% to an estimated 27.1%. Projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 - 64 age category will absorb the bulk of numeric gains, expanding by 2,080 residents (59%) to 5,601, while the 65+ cohort will record the fastest relative increase, rising 86% to 4,368 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Murrumba Downs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 340 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,795 at the 2021 Census → 14,028 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32089). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.