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 May 2026, the estimated population of Ningi is around 5,513, reflecting an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 5,349 in Ningi. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,457 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of an additional 21 new addresses since the Census date. The current density ratio is 202 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Ningi has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outperforming the national average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.0% 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. According to these projections, Ningi's population is expected to decline by 9 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group which is projected to increase by 254 people.

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 allocated from statistical area data shows Ningi experienced around 21 dwelling approvals annually. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 106 homes were approved, with another 6 approved in FY-26. This translates to an average of 2.5 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these years.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $339,000. In FY-26, $1.1 million in commercial approvals were registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ningi has around 63% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 16th percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties.

All new constructions have been standalone homes, preserving Ningi's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population density is 994 people per dwelling approval. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures in the area, benefiting potential buyers.

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 below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Ningi's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a 2.1% estimated employment growth in the past year, based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, Ningi's unemployment rate was 4.7%, with 2,387 residents employed.

This rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Ningi lags at 55.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 13.8% of Ningi residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Ningi has a significant employment specialization in construction, with a share 1.8 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Ningi's employment increased by 2.1% while labour force grew by a similar rate, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.7%. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a slight decrease in unemployment to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Ningi. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Ningi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Ningi suburb's median taxpayer income is $50,899 and average is $60,010 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages of $58,236 median and $72,799 average in Greater Brisbane. By March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $56,681 and average $66,827 based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Ningi's household income ranked at the 34th percentile ($1,473 weekly) in the 2021 Census, with personal income at the 16th percentile. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 32.7% of Ningi's community (1,802 individuals), similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Ningi, 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, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.8% 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%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 22.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Ningi was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Ningi's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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, 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 at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 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, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.3% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

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 served by two routes that together offer 121 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents located an average of 439 meters from the nearest stop. Ningi is predominantly residential, and most residents commute outward using their cars, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Ningi, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.8% of Ningi residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 17 trips per day, resulting in approximately four 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 significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% of Ningi's total population (~2,810 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.3%). 61.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Ningi has 24.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,350 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, aligning with national rankings for 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 is the language spoken at home by 95.6% of Ningi residents. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 47.8% of people.

Judaism, however, was found to be overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.1% of Ningi's population identifying as such. In terms of ancestry, English (32.4%) and Australian (29.4%) were the most represented groups in Ningi, significantly higher than regional averages of 26.8% and 23.2%, respectively. Scottish ancestry was also notable at 7.7%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include New Zealanders (1.2%), Hungarians (0.4%), and Maori (0.9%).

Ningi hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Ningi is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.3% of Ningi's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 age group makes up 8.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.6% to 9.1%, and the 85+ cohort increased from 1.2% to 3.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group declined from 14.0% to 12.4%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 13.9% to 12.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Ningi, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 136% (from 170 to 403 people). The combined 65+ age groups will account for 98% of total population growth, reflecting Ningi's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.