Mount Warren Park (Qld)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region and fresh residential addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the population of Mount Warren Park is calculated to be approximately 5,964 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 228 people (4.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 5,736 residents. This shift is derived from the resident count of 5,964, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 alongside an additional 18 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such resident numbers result in a density of 1,423 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures recorded across national locations analysed by Districts. Expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 54.0% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes.

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The suburb of Mount Warren Park has a balanced labor force spanning professional and manual occupations, with building and construction showing notable local representation, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, according to Districts regional data compilations. In March 2026, 3,011 local citizens were employed, with the jobless rate tracking 0.9% lower than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, though workforce engagement is quite low (64.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census data indicates that a modest 11.4% of employed locals worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Mount Warren Park sit below national averages according to financial year 2023 ATO figures compiled by Districts. Taxpayers in the suburb of Mount Warren Park recorded a median income of $51,944 and a mean income of $58,073, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index expansion of 11.36% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations are estimated at approximately $57,845 (median) and $64,670 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual earnings are modest, tracking between the 35th and 35th percentiles. The local income profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket which accounts for 33.9% of residents (2,021 people), matching regional patterns where this bracket accounts for . Financial pressure from housing is high, with only of income left over, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential configurations in the suburb of Mount Warren Park at the time of the last Census consisted of 79.2% detached houses and 20.7% alternative housing styles (including duplexes, units, and other dwellings), compared to metro Brisbane averages of 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative structures. Rates of home ownership in the suburb of Mount Warren Park were higher than metro Brisbane averages, standing at 32.6%, with remaining homes either being purchased under a mortgage (44.6%) or occupied by tenants (22.8%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,600 was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $340, compared to Brisbane metro rates of $1,863 and $380. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Mount Warren Park are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 71.4%, consisting of 28.9% couples with offspring, 28.5% couples without offspring, and 12.8% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.6% of homes, with single person dwellings making up 25.2% and share houses representing 3.4%. The average household occupancy of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Local education metrics reveal areas for development, with tertiary qualification rates (14.0%) tracking below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation presents a clear opportunity for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate study (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (32.1%).

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Public transport reviews indicate 25 active transit stops operate in the suburb of Mount Warren Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 4 distinct routes, delivering 374 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with houses averaging 212 meters from their closest stop. As a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 91%. Household car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles. A modest 11.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.

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Health metrics suggest notable challenges for the suburb of Mount Warren Park, based on Districts assessments of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term conditions among both younger and older cohorts, with private health insurance coverage levels relatively low at approximately 50% of the population (~2,995 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a nationwide benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Mount Warren Park has high cultural diversity, with 8.7% of residents using a language other than English at home and 24.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion locally, practiced by 49.4% of residents, compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 41, the suburb of Mount Warren Park is older than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and slightly above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Mount Warren Park has a high concentration of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (8.5%), and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (10.4%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 bracket expanded from 6.5% to 8.5% of the local population, while the 5 to 14 age group rose from 12.5% to 13.6%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 12.1% to 10.4%. Demographic models indicate the local age profile will change by . The + cohort is projected to expand by people () from to . The combined age brackets from upwards will represent of total population expansion, reflecting the aging population. In contrast, the to and to brackets are projected to shrink.

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Mount Warren Park currently has an estimated 339 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 199 children aged 0-2 and 132 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 24% by 2041 (to approximately 256 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 647. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.