Ormiston

Population growth drivers in Ormiston are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Ormiston's population is estimated at around 7,191 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 812 people (12.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,379 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,925 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,449 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ormiston's 12.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.2%), along with the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 864 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 8.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Ormiston averaged approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually between FY-21 and FY-26. Over the past five financial years, 291 homes were approved, with an additional 9 approved in FY-26 to date. Each new home constructed attracted an average of 2.4 people per year over these five years.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes was $731,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $4.4 million.

New development primarily consisted of detached houses (72.0%) and townhouses or apartments (28.0%), maintaining Ormiston's suburban character. The area had approximately 102 people per dwelling approval as of the latest data. Population forecasts estimate Ormiston will gain 598 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding current forecasts.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Redland Hospital Expansion, Redlands Coast Smart and Connected City Strategy, Ormiston College Master Plan Redevelopment, and Redlands Research Station Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Ormiston places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Ormiston has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, and it experienced a 6.4% employment growth over the year ending September 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, Ormiston has 3,887 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation in Ormiston is 60.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries for Ormiston residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

Public administration & safety, however, has lower representation at 6.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 7.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 6.4%, and labour force grew by 6.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ormiston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Ormiston is $56,553 and average income is $76,601. This compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $62,157 (median) and $84,192 (average). Census 2021 data shows Ormiston's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 27.7% of locals earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area at 33.3%. Notably, 30.6% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing expenses, 86.0% of income remains for other costs. Ormiston's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Ormiston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with strong rates of outright home ownership

In Ormiston, as per the latest Census evaluation, 75.7% of dwellings were houses while 24.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership stood at 41.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 37.3% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, and the median weekly rent was recorded as $450. Nationally, Ormiston's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Ormiston features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households account for 77.2% of all households, including 33.5% that are couples with children, 32.7% that are couples without children, and 10.3% that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households making up 21.3% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 29.8%, higher than the SA4 region average of 23.7% and Queensland's state average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.1% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (21.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (9.2%), primary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (4.8%).

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

The analysis of public transport in Ormiston shows that there are currently 24 active transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 31 individual routes serving these stops, which collectively provide 1,958 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 233 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 279 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ormiston is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Ormiston faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (~4,138 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.5% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Sixty-six point two percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. Twenty-seven point one percent of residents are aged 65 and over (1,948 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Ormiston are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Ormiston was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ormiston, surveyed in June 2016, showed cultural diversity with 9.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.1%, compared to no data available for Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.0%), Australian (22.3%), and Scottish (9.5%).

Notably, South African heritage was overrepresented at 1.6% in Ormiston, with Welsh at 0.9% and New Zealand at 1.2%, compared to no regional data available for these groups.

Ormiston hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Ormiston is 47 years, which is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane's average, the 75-84 age cohort is over-represented in Ormiston at 10.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.7%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.6% to 10.8% of Ormiston's population, while the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.1% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 7.0% to 5.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Ormiston. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 372 people (148%), from 251 to 624. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 84% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.