Mango Hill (Qld)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census indicates that the suburb of Mango Hill has an estimated population of 17,381 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 14,921 people, this represents a population gain of 2,460 residents, or 16.5%. The figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS release of ERP figures, which pointed to a resident population of 16,928, combined with 640 validated new addresses identified since the census date. This population level results in a density of 1,209 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is generally consistent with standard benchmarks across locations analyzed by Districts. The suburb of Mango Hill's 16.5% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the national growth rate of 9.3% as well as the state average, positioning the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately of the total population gains in recent times, though other contributors such as overseas migration and natural population growth also made positive contributions.

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The suburb of Mango Hill possesses a highly qualified workforce, a strong concentration of workers in essential services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 10,005 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 0.5% below the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the workforce participation rate is unusually high at 81.4% compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.9% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Mango Hill earn a median income of $56,801 and an average income of $67,728. This is roughly in line with the national average, and compares to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income levels are estimated to be approximately $63,254 for the median and $75,422 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Mango Hill are positioned around the 74th percentile nationally. The local income distribution shows that the largest group, representing 42.0% of taxpayers (7,300 people), falls into the $1,500 - category, mirroring patterns in the broader metropolitan area where earn within this range. High housing expenses account for of local income, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the nd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income index places it in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the distribution of dwelling types in the suburb of Mango Hill stood at 70.4% separate houses and 29.6% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other housing types across the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Mango Hill lagged behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 10.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (43.2%) or renting (46.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent of $400 also exceeded the metropolitan median of $380. Compared nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Mango Hill are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families represent the vast majority of households at 82.5%, consisting of couples with children at 47.4%, couples without children at 19.0%, and single parent families at 15.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.5%, with single-person households representing 14.6% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The educational profile of the suburb of Mango Hill is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 30.2% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA3 average of 22.3% and the SA4 average of 24.9%, highlighting a strong local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 24.7%.

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Public transport infrastructure in the suburb of Mango Hill includes 26 active transit stops, comprising both rail and bus facilities. These locations are served by 36 distinct routes, which support a combined total of 2,400 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 407 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 85% of commuters, while 10% travel by train. The average rate of vehicle ownership is 1.5 cars per household. According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of employed residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect local pandemic conditions at the time.

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Health metrics in the suburb of Mango Hill are generally consistent with national averages, according to an Districts evaluation of mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. The rate of common health issues is typical, although it is higher than the national average among older age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively high, encompassing approximately 54% of the population, which corresponds to around 9,392 people.

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The suburb of Mango Hill displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 26.6% of residents using a language other than English at home and 38.1% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.1% of local residents. The most pronounced demographic divergence is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.9% of the local population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in the suburb of Mango Hill is 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and below the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Brisbane area, the suburb of Mango Hill features a larger proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (18.0%) and a smaller share of adults aged 55 to 64 (7.0%). The concentration of residents aged 5 to 14 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 1.4% to 2.8%, and the 45 to 54 age bracket has increased from 12.0% to 13.2%. Over the same period, the to age group decreased from to , and the to cohort declined from to . Demographic projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Mango Hill will shift by with the to age group expected to grow by people (), increasing from to .

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Mango Hill currently has an estimated 1,147 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 695 children aged 0-2 and 462 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 16% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 1,358 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,506. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally).