Sinnamon Park

Sinnamon Park 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 November 2025, AreaSearch estimates Sinnamon Park's population at around 6,678, reflecting an increase of 88 people since the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 6,675 in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,279 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Sinnamon Park has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections until 2032, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2 area projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. Projections indicate lower quartile growth, with Sinnamon Park expected to expand by 321 persons to reach a total of 7,000 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.9% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Sinnamon Park has seen approximately 13 new homes approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25, around 66 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 0.8 new residents per year have been arriving for each new home over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more choices and potentially supporting population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings in Sinnamon Park is $668,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, there have been $16.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Sinnamon Park has 114.0% more construction activity per person, providing greater choice for buyers despite recent easing of construction activity. This level is below the national average, suggesting an established market with potential planning limitations. New development consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% attached dwellings, indicating a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift represents decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse housing options.

Sinnamon Park has approximately 6720 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with a population forecast to gain 396 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may impact the region. Notable ones include Verandah Estate, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion, and Darra Mixed-Use Commercial. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Sinnamon Park ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Sinnamon Park has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 3,429 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was lower at 61.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training had employment levels 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 9.0%. The area offered limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and August 2025, labour force decreased by 3.7%, while employment declined by 3.2%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.8% during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Sinnamon Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Sinnamon Park's median income among taxpayers is $60,634. The average income in the suburb is $79,803. Both figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Sinnamon Park would be approximately $66,643 (median) and $87,711 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Sinnamon Park rank at the 90th percentile with a weekly income of $2,510. The data shows that 29.0% of individuals in the suburb earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 41.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Sinnamon Park, as per the latest Census, comprised 85.6% houses and 14.4% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sinnamon Park stood at 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.8% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Sinnamon Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $460.

Sinnamon Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 82.8% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.2%, with lone person households at 16.0% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Educational attainment in Sinnamon Park is notably high, with 44.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data available. This compares favourably to Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.6% and certificates 12.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures available. This includes 9.2% in secondary education, 8.7% in primary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis shows 38 active transport stops in Sinnamon Park, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes, offering a total of 1047 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 169 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 149 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Sinnamon Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Sinnamon Park's health metrics are near national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts.

Approximately 59% of Sinnamon Park's total population (3,927 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 8.3 and 7.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 69.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.2% across Greater Brisbane. Sinnamon Park has a higher proportion of seniors, with 25.5% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,702 people), compared to the 20.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Sinnamon Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Sinnamon Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.2% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Sinnamon Park, comprising 53.5%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.3% versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.8%), Australian (18.6%), and Other (11.1%). Notably, South African, Vietnamese, and French ethnicities have higher representation in Sinnamon Park than the regional average: South African is at 1.3% versus 0.9%, Vietnamese at 3.0% versus 2.6%, and French at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Sinnamon Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Sinnamon Park's median age is 45, surpassing Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 9.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 5.6%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 11.3% to 13.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 7.2% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 8.0% to 5.6%, and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.6%. By 2041, Sinnamon Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 159% (489 people), reaching 797 from 307. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 95% of the projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.