Mount Sheridan (Qld)

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Based on demographic evaluations of ABS figures for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses compiled by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Mount Sheridan (Qld) has an estimated residency of roughly 9,060 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 382 people (4.4%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,678 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 9,042, determined by Districts via analysing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 82 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 1,344 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across Australian sites analyzed by Districts. The 4.4% expansion of the suburb of Mount Sheridan (Qld) since the census trails the SA3 region (6.9%) by 2.5 percentage points, showing competitive underlying growth. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for approximately 58% of total population additions during the latest timeframes.

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Mount Sheridan features a capable labor force, with strong representation in critical service fields, and an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, according to Districts aggregations of regional data. In March 2026, 4,951 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate sitting 0.4% below the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and labor force participation being exceptionally high (70.4% versus Regional Qld's 64.3%). Census data indicates a low 13.2% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year show that income levels in Mount Sheridan are slightly below the national benchmark, with a median of $57,448 and an average of $66,279. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would sit around $63,974 for the median and $73,808 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Mount Sheridan are positioned around the 57th percentile nationally. In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 38.7% of residents (3,506 people), which resembles regional patterns where fall into this band. After paying for housing, of income is available for other costs, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the th decile.

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Residential structures in Mount Sheridan at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and alternative options), compared to Regional Qld's split of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwelling types. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Mount Sheridan was below the Regional Qld average, sitting at 28.6%, with the remaining properties either under a mortgage (44.6%) or occupied by tenants (26.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the regional average at $1,542, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $390, compared to Regional Qld metrics of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Mount Sheridan are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rental rates exceed the national average of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 79.1%, which consists of 34.7% couples raising children, 28.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.9%, which includes lone person households at 18.0% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size of 2.7 people is slightly higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Academic credentials in Mount Sheridan are lower than regional averages, with 20.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for learning initiatives and vocational upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (29.3%).

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Public transit assessment indicates 20 active transport stops are located within Mount Sheridan, consisting of a mix of bus options. These transit stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which combine to support 730 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 357 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a predominantly residential suburb, most workers commute to outer areas, making cars the main transit option at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household. A minor 13.2% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era dynamics).

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Mount Sheridan records favorable health outcomes according to Districts assessments of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with both younger and older cohorts displaying a low prevalence of typical health problems. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance slightly outpaces the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population (~4,844 people).

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Mount Sheridan displays higher cultural diversity than average, with 22.5% of the population born outside Australia and 17.9% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.9% of local residents. The most noticeable divergence is in the Other religious category, which represents 2.1% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 37 years, Mount Sheridan is significantly younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and closely matches the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Qld benchmark, the 35 - 44 age cohort is highly represented at 14.6% locally, while the 75 - 84 cohort is underrepresented at 4.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 13.7% to 14.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.0% to 13.7%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure of Mount Sheridan will change considerably by . The to age group is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach a total of while the to age bracket is projected to contract by residents.

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Mount Sheridan currently has an estimated 570 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 333 children aged 0-2 and 221 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 22% by 2041 (to approximately 695 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 995. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.