Ningi (Qld)

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Drawing from ABS population data updates for the region and address confirmations completed by Districts since the Census, the resident population in the suburb of Ningi is estimated to be 5,513 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 164 people (3.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,349 residents. This adjusted figure builds on a resident count of 5,457 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 21 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these numbers, the local population density stands at 202 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for future growth. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Ningi has shown steady upward trends with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, ahead of the national benchmark. Growth in the suburb of Ningi was driven mostly by arrivals from other states, who made up approximately 85.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Ningi has a diverse labor force split between professional and trade occupations, with a notably strong representation in the building and construction sector. The local unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, and employment grew by an estimated 2.1% over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 2,414 working residents. The jobless rate is 0.5% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, and labor force participation is lower at 56.4% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that 13.8% of employed residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, local taxpayers have a median income of $50,899 and an average income of $60,010. This falls short of the national averages, as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $56,681 for the median and $66,827 for the average. The 2021 Census placed local household incomes in the 34th percentile ($1,473 weekly) and individual incomes in the 16th percentile. A significant portion of the population is concentrated in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which accounts for 32.7% of the community (1,802 individuals), mirroring the Greater Brisbane distribution of . Affordable housing options are limited, with residents retaining of their income, which ranks in the nd percentile.

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Residential dwelling types at the time of the latest Census consisted of 98.2% standalone houses and 1.9% other property types like semi-detached homes or apartments. This contrasts with the metropolitan Brisbane distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was higher than the Brisbane metro average at 34.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (43.9%) or tenants (22.1%). Monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Brisbane average at $1,733, and weekly rents sat at $370, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 81.1%, consisting of couples with children at 32.2%, couples without children at 34.7%, and single parent households at 13.5%. Non-family households account for 18.9% of the total, with lone person households making up 16.1% and group houses at 2.6%. The typical household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Local educational outcomes show room for growth, with tertiary qualification rates at 10.9%, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted local training programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 7.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 46.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 34.9%.

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Public transport services in Ningi include 27 active passenger stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 separate routes that provide 121 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is moderate, with residents living an average of 439 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is mainly a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area, and cars are the primary transport method for 93% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 13.8% of the workforce worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Local health profiles show notable challenges, with elevated mortality rates and chronic health conditions observed across both younger and older populations. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at 51% of the population, which represents roughly 2,810 people. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane coverage rate of 55.8%.

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The local population has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 82.9% of residents born in Australia, 89.1% holding citizenship, and 95.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 47.8% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% figure recorded across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 43 years is older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.3% of the community, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 8.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.6% to 9.1% of the population, and the 85 and over cohort grew from 1.2% to 3.1%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.0% to 12.4% and the 65 to 74 cohort dropped from to . Projections for outline significant demographic changes, led by a expansion in the and over bracket, which is expected to add people to reach compared to . Combined, residents aged and over will account for of the total population growth, showing an aging trend. Conversely, contractions are expected in the to and to age groups.

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Ningi currently has an estimated 303 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 113 children aged 0-2 and 74 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 238 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 384. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.