Pine Mountain (Qld)

Pine Mountain is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Pine Mountain (Qld) is around 1,737. This figure reflects an increase of 42 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,695. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,735 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 44 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Pine Mountain (Qld) is expected to increase by 65 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 3.6% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Pine Mountain is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Pine Mountain recorded approximately 4 residential properties granted approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 24 homes were approved, with another 6 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average value of new homes being built is $390,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. This year, $449,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Pine Mountain has markedly lower building activity, with 76.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, it is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 1153 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Pine Mountain will gain 63 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified three key projects impacting the area: South East Queensland Inland Rail Project, Cunningham Highway Upgrade, Ipswich City Plan 2025, and Ipswich Smart City Program.

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Employment conditions in Pine Mountain rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Pine Mountain has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.8% and there was an estimated employment growth of 8.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,053 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4 percentage points lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Pine Mountain is 75.0%, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Based on Census responses, 13.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Pine Mountain has a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 8.2% while labour force increased by 7.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points in Pine Mountain. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a drop of 0.1 percentage point in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Pine Mountain. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Pine Mountain's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, Pine Mountain had a median income among taxpayers of $63,227 and an average income of $72,159. These figures are above the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income is approximately $70,410 and average income is around $80,356. Census 2021 data shows Pine Mountain's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 77th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.8% of residents (569 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket, similar to the metropolitan region's 33.3%. A significant proportion, 41.4%, earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Pine Mountain's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pine Mountain stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.6% and rented ones at 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, exceeding Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Pine Mountain's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 89.0% of all households, including 49.8% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.0%, with lone person households at 9.4% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Pine Mountain demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Pine Mountain trail regional benchmarks indicate that 21.8% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. This difference suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (31.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.3% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising secondary (12.4%), primary (9.8%), and tertiary (4.5%) levels.

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

Pine Mountain has two operational public transport stops, both offering bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating 16 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is considered limited, with residents typically residing 1414 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards, primarily using cars (95%). On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 13.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages two trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly eight weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Pine Mountain is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Pine Mountain faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 969 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.4 and 9.2% of residents respectively. However, 69.0% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (293 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The latest Census data sees Pine Mountain placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Pine Mountain was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 89.8% of its population born in Australia. The percentage of citizens is 95.3%, and those speaking English only at home is 97.3%. Christianity is the main religion in Pine Mountain, comprising 59.1% of people, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (33.7%), Australian (31.0%), and Scottish (8.4%). Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 7.6%, Dutch at 2.0%, and Hungarian at 0.3%.

Pine Mountain's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Pine Mountain is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and also older than Australia's national median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 18.8% of the population in Pine Mountain, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 5.3%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 7.7% to 10.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 3.3% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 15.6% to 13.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has dropped from 7.1% to 5.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Pine Mountain, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 210% (from 22 to 70 people), leading the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 82% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.