Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Nundah has an estimated 14,687 residents, up 12.1% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Nundah.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Nundah sits roughly 8.3 kilometres north-northeast of the Brisbane CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the suburb's population is estimated at around 14,687 as of Aug 2026, derived from aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. This reflects an increase of 1,589 people (12.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,098 people, along with 336 Validated New Addresses added since that Census. Density and growth drivers sit above average, and the suburb is home to a well-educated local population, an above-average renting population, a strong apartment presence and a low average household size, alongside a notable 25 to 34 year old demographic.
Residents include a high proportion of young adults, while the working-age population is made up largely of lone person and group households. The area is very well educated, and a significant level of infrastructure and major project spending is planned that should support performance and demand.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Nundah sits roughly 8.3 kilometres north-northeast of the Brisbane CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the suburb's population is estimated at around 14,687 as of Aug 2026, derived from aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. This reflects an increase of 1,589 people (12.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,098 people, along with 336 Validated New Addresses added since that Census. Density and growth drivers sit above average, and the suburb is home to a well-educated local population, an above-average renting population, a strong apartment presence and a low average household size, alongside a notable 25 to 34 year old demographic.
Residents include a high proportion of young adults, while the working-age population is made up largely of lone person and group households. The area is very well educated, and a significant level of infrastructure and major project spending is planned that should support performance and demand.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,430 in 2006 and 14,579 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 14,687 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 25.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35.5%.
Nundah ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for education and the 84th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Nundah is $628 a week, up 7.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $464 in 2017, $720 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $363 in 2017, $603 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $628 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $720 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $603 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 178 tracked applications: 134 approved, 19 under assessment, 25 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in Nundah (2 under construction) and 66 more in the surrounding area.
Mixed-use development at the corner of Danby Lane, Buckland Road and Sandgate Road in Nundah Village, comprising a 12-storey tower of 93 apartments (one to four bedrooms) above ground-floor retail and first-floor commercial space.
12-storey mixed-use project in Nundah Village delivering 84 apartments above ground floor retail with resident amenities including pool deck, gym, function room and rooftop terrace. Construction commenced in Feb 2025 with completion targeted for early 2027.
Transit-oriented mixed-use precinct adjacent to Nundah Station comprising Circa CT1 office (5 Star Green Star), integrated retail anchored by Woolworths, and residential stages Circa One and Circa Two totaling 186 apartments, plus public realm upgrades within the village core.
The redevelopment of the flood-damaged Toombul Shopping Centre, with demolition completed in February 2025. The project aims to create a mixed-use precinct including residential units, retail spaces, commercial areas, and landscaped open spaces for flood mitigation and community use. Mirvac is currently seeking partners to advance the development.
Traffic capacity and safety upgrade at the key intersection of Sandgate Road and Hamilton Road in Wavell Heights. Works include signal optimization, dedicated turning lane improvements, and upgraded active transport pedestrian crossings to reduce congestion along the arterial corridor.
Proposed boutique residential development comprising seven apartments on a 1,176sqm site zoned for low-medium density residential use. The development includes two 1-bedroom platinum units, one 1-bedroom general unit, three 2-bedroom general units, and one 3-bedroom general unit.
Completed mixed-use apartment building in the heart of Nundah Village with ground-floor retail and resident amenities (pool and BBQ), delivered by Gardner Vaughan Group. The building is part of the broader Nundah Village renewal and sits close to transport and local services.
Approved neighbourhood shopping centre redevelopment and revitalisation at 830-832 Sandgate Road and 139 Junction Road, Clayfield. The proposal, designed by Feather and Lawry Design, involves demolition of the existing single-storey building fronting Sandgate Road and construction of a new 1,659 square metre three-storey signature building with rooftop deck…
Upgraded sports facilities including new playing fields, improved lighting, clubhouse renovations, and enhanced parking. Serves local Wavell Heights community with quality recreational infrastructure for cricket, rugby league, and junior sports.
A business case was completed to investigate the expansion of parking facilities at Northgate station. However, due to significant capital costs, no value-for-money options were identified for a multi-storey parking facility. There are currently no plans for park 'n' ride expansion at this location.
Residential subdivision of a 5.56 hectare site at 112 Raceview Avenue, Hendra (Brisbane), with development approval for a premium residential community of around 66 to 69 lots. Lot sizes range from about 400 to 708 sqm, with new local roads, a large new park and a drainage lot.
A $300 million masterplanned community by Cedar Woods in Wooloowin, 5km from Brisbane CBD, on the former Holy Cross Laundry site (3.5ha). Features three-bedroom townhomes and over 200 apartments across three buildings (with the first building, 'Vera', having reached its topping out milestone), restored heritage residences in the 1800s laundry building, a…
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Estimated completion year of the 32 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 10, 2027 10, 2028 2, 2029 1, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 1. 20 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 178 substantial development applications lodged in and around Nundah over the past 5 years, 34 in the last 12 months; 19 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 16, 2022 38, 2023 22, 2024 30, 2025 45, 2026 (to Oct) 27.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 178 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 34 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 59th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 64 | ABS building approvals | 67th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 134 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 19 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Nundah include: Danby Lane - Nundah Village (Construction); Danby Lane (Construction); Clayfield Residential Development Program (Construction); Hendra Residential Subdivision (Approved); and Clayfield Villagio Shopping Centre Revitalisation (Dev. Approval). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Nundah spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Nundah among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Nundah area has seen 136 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Nundah's current population of 14,687 has been supported by 64 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Nundah has seen 4.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 212 people in the suburb of Nundah, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Nundah's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 64, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Nundah has grown by approximately 1,276 people, while 319 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Nundah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,687 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +12.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,887 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 91st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 13,098 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,589 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.78 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Nundah was estimated to be approximately 14,687 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 14,579 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Nundah has added approximately 1,589 people and shown a 12.13% increase from the 13,098 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Nundah is estimated at 3,885 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Nundah has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Nundah is driven by: Overseas migration (78.0%), Natural increase (22.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 78.0% of overall population gains.
Nundah's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 11.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 37.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 65.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 6.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 25.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Nundah at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Nundah is comparable to the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Nundah compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 25.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Nundah compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 6.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Nundah show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (25.8% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age group is 5-14 year-olds (6.8% vs 12.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 11.1% of the population in the suburb of Nundah as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.6% of the population in the suburb of Nundah as at August 2026.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 73% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $72,930 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 89th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $90,939 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,769 | 2021 Census, weekly | 51st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,061 | 2021 Census, weekly | 83rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 22.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,438 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 20.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Nundah is approximately $78,115. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $72,930.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Nundah is approximately $97,405. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $90,939.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Nundah is approximately $78,115 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $72,930 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Nundah is approximately $97,405 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $90,939 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Nundah's households (~35.5% / 2,219 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Nundah is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Nundah is $1,769/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Nundah is $2,438/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Nundah is $1,061/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Nundah is among the highest in Australia, with the median assessed at $72,930 while the average income stands at $90,939. This contrasts to Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $61,668 and an average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $78,115 (median) and $97,405 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Nundah is $6,256 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Nundah's disposable income is $6,256 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Nundah demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 33% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 84.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,584 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 12,176 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,992 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Nundah has approximately 10,584 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.7%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Nundah stands at 3.7%, which is 0.6 percentage points below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Nundah is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.5% of employment), professional & technical (11.4%), and retail trade (8.2%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Nundah has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Nundah is 84.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of Nundah shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 11.4% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of Nundah's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Nundah shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 28.8% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 41.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.7% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
41.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Nundah have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
28.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Nundah have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Nundah ranks in the 89th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Nundah are: Bachelor Degree (28.8%), Certificate (17.7%), Advanced Diploma (12.7%).
26.7% of the population in the suburb of Nundah is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.2% in primary school, 4.6% in secondary school, 9.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Nundah is 1090, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the suburb of Nundah, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,414 students.
The suburb of Nundah includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Nundah features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.0 people | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 41.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 16.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.3% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,257 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 7,016 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 51.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.9 per family | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Nundah had 6,257 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 12.1% to an estimated 7,016 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Nundah is 2.0 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 51.4% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (41.5%), group households (7.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,216 family households, couples with children account for 16.5% of all households, couples without children at home 25.3%, and single parent families 7.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Nundah shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 41.5% (versus 23.6% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 51.4% compared to 71.7% in Greater Brisbane. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Marriage patterns reveal 31.2% of the adult population are currently married, while 51.6% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 41.5% of all households in the suburb of Nundah, higher than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 7.2% of households, above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Nundah was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 30.8% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 20.2% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 79.8% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 80.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 69.2% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
Nundah was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 20.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.8% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Nundah, at 42.4% of people, although more residents (46.7%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 6.6% of the population, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Nundah are English, comprising 25.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Nundah (vs 1.0% across Greater Brisbane), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Irish at 10.3% (vs 8.2%).
30.8% of the suburb of Nundah population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
20.2% of the population in the suburb of Nundah speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
1.3% of the suburb of Nundah population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
80.0% of the suburb of Nundah population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Nundah features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 56.0% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 60.6% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.8% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 15.8% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $375 | 2021 Census, weekly | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 37th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Nundah, 15.2% of homes are owned outright, 28.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 56.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 23.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Nundah are houses.
In the suburb of Nundah, 60.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 15.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Nundah stands at 15.2%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Nundah is $1,733, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Nundah is $1,409, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Nundah, households with mortgages typically spend 22.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Nundah is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Nundah shows mortgage holders spending 22.6% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 21.2% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Nundah consists of 23.6% detached houses, 15.8% semi-detached dwellings, 60.6% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Nundah consumes approximately 18.4% of median household income ($7,660 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Nundah show attached dwellings contributing 71% of approvals compared to 76% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 29% of applications versus 24% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Health in Nundah: private health cover 61.6%, no long-term health condition 70.7%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 61.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.7% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 75.4% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
Around 61.5% of people in the suburb of Nundah are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Nundah, 4.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
7.7% of people in the suburb of Nundah are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.1% of the suburb of Nundah population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the suburb of Nundah have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Nundah, 61.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 308 m away and the nearest school 502 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 83 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 308 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 455 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 502 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 519 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 523 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 561 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 652 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 655 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 669 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 346 places in Nundah, about 1.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Nundah among the top 18% of areas assessed nationwide.
Nundah ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Nundah is $628 a week, +7.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Nundah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Nundah's population is younger than the national pattern.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 73% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Nundah demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 33% of areas assessed nationally.
Nundah shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Nundah features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Nundah was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Nundah features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
Health in Nundah: private health cover 61.6%, no long-term health condition 70.7%.
Transport in Nundah: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Nundah has an estimated 14,687 residents, up 12.1% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Nundah.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Nundah.
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Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32197). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Nundah from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Nundah with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 23.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
