Nundah

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Nundah statistical area (Lv2) is around 14,898. This figure reflects an increase of 1,800 people since the Census in 2021, which recorded a population of 13,098. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 14,358 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 171 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,941 persons per square kilometer, placing Nundah (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The growth rate of 13.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the national average (9.7%) and the state's growth rate. This increase was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecasted for Nundah (SA2), with an expected expansion of 3,926 persons by 2041. This reflects a gain of 22.7% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Nundah among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Nundah approved around 71 new homes annually. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, approximately 358 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved in FY26 to date. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 3.1 new residents per year, suggesting demand exceeds supply, which typically influences prices positively and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $696,000, reflecting a focus on premium segment development. This financial year has seen commercial development approvals totaling $40.8 million. New developments comprise 24% standalone homes and 76% attached dwellings, favoring compact living which attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

Nundah exhibits growth area characteristics with around 202 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Nundah's population will grow by approximately 3,388 residents. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Nundah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Danby Lane - Nundah Village, Danby Lane improvements, Clayfield Development Aggregate project, and Clayfield Villagio Shopping Centre Revitalisation. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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AreaSearch analysis places Nundah well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Nundah has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of an unspecified past year.

Employment growth over the preceding year was estimated at 11.1%. As of September 2025, 10,304 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Nundah was 73.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 6.4% versus the regional average of 9.0%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months prior to September 2025, employment increased by 11.1%, alongside labour force growth of 11.1%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points during this period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years in Nundah, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Nundah had a median taxpayer income of $64,352 and an average income of $81,141 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $70,729 (median) and $89,182 (average) by September 2025. According to data from the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Nundah rank at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,061 weekly), while household income ranks lower at the 51st percentile. Income distribution shows that 35.5% of locals (5,288 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings category, reflecting a broader area pattern where 33.3% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Nundah, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Nundah features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a predominantly rental market

Nundah's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 23.6% houses and 76.4% other dwellings including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Nundah stood at 15.2%, with 28.8% of dwellings mortgaged and 56.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $375. Nationally, Nundah's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable to the national figure of $375.

Nundah features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a median household size of 2.0 people

Family households constitute 51.4% of all households, including 16.5% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 48.6%, with lone person households at 41.5% and group households comprising 7.2%. The median household size is 2.0 people.

Nundah shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Nundah is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 41.5% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 12.7% and certificates for 17.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in tertiary education, 6.2% in primary education, and 4.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Analysis shows 73 active transport stops in Nundah, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,459 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 140 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 637 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Nundah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Nundah shows positive health outcomes overall.

Common health conditions have a relatively low prevalence among the general population, but are higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 59% of the total population (8,841 people) having it. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 11.2 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A significant portion, 70.7%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. Nundah has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,996 people). While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population, overall health in Nundah is relatively positive.

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, as per data from 2016, had a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 20.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Nundah, accounting for 42.4% of the population. Hinduism, however, showed significant overrepresentation in Nundah, comprising 6.6% compared to none across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.6%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.5%). Notable divergences existed for certain ethnic groups: New Zealand was overrepresented at 1.0%, Welsh at 0.7%, and Irish at 10.3%.

Nundah's population is younger than the national pattern

At 35 years, Nundah's median age is nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36, which is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Nundah has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Nundah's population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.2% to 4.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 24.6% to 23.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Nundah, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (39%), adding 723 residents to reach a total of 2,601. Conversely, the number of residents aged 25-34 is expected to fall by 30%.