Ningi

Population growth drivers in Ningi are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Ningi is around 5,613, reflecting a growth of 264 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,349. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,457 in June 2024 and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 206 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed around 85% to Ningi's recent population growth. AreaSearch uses 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 lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with Ningi expected to increase by 126 persons to reach a total of 5,749 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 2.3% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Ningi shows around 21 new homes approved per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 106 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This translates to about 2.3 new residents per dwelling over the past five financial years, suggesting healthy demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of these new homes is $339,000. In FY-26, there have been $1.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ningi records about 61% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 16th percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving Ningi's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1020 people. Future projections estimate Ningi will add 130 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

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Employment performance in Ningi has been broadly consistent with national averages

Ningi has a balanced workforce across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.0% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 8.7%.

Ningi's unemployment rate aligns with Greater Brisbane's at 4.0%, but workforce participation lags at 58.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. As of Census responses, 13.8% of residents work from home. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Ningi specializes in construction, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 8.7% and labour force grew by 6.4%, leading to a 2.0 percentage point drop in unemployment. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment should expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ningi's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Ningi's median taxpayer income in FY2023 was $50,899, with an average of $60,010. These figures are below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 for Greater Brisbane respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,943, and average income would be around $65,957, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since FY2023. Census data shows Ningi's household income ranks at the 34th percentile ($1,473 weekly), with personal income at the 16th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 32.7% of residents (1,835 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile.

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

Ningi's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ningi stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 22.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Ningi's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.1% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 10.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (34.9%). Educational participation is high at 27.5%, comprising primary education (10.3%), secondary education (9.2%), and tertiary education (2.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ningi has 27 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by two routes that together provide 121 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Ningi is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 439 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its primarily residential nature, and cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.8% of Ningi's residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ningi is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Ningi faces substantial health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of Ningi's total population (~2,861 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.3%). Conversely, 61.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Ningi's working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,521 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Ningi ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ningi's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.9% of its population born in Australia and 89.1% being citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 95.6% of the residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.8% of Ningi's population.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation with 0.1%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English at 32.4%, Australian at 29.4%, and Scottish at 7.7%. Notably, New Zealand (1.2%), Hungarian (0.4%), and Maori (0.9%) ethnicities had higher representations compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.2%, and 1.1% respectively.

Ningi hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Ningi is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 13.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 8.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.6% to 10.3%, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 1.2% to 3.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 13.7% to 12.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 9.4% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Ningi's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 277 people (165%), from 168 to 446. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.