Point Vernon (Qld)

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Point Vernon's population is estimated at approximately 5,987 as of May 2026, which is derived from analysis of ABS census updates for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by Districts. This reflects an addition of 269 people (4.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,718 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 5,985, which Districts estimated after evaluating the ABS June 2025 ERP release and identifying an additional 336 validated new addresses post-census. The current population translates to a density ratio of 1,234 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by Districts. interstate migration was the primary driver of growth, accounting for roughly 80.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce in Point Vernon features a balanced mix of white and blue collar jobs, with a solid representation of essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and estimated annual employment growth of 8.0% according to statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 2,404 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that is 0.7% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%. Labor force participation is notably low at 48.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 8.6% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects historical lockdown conditions during the pandemic.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that Point Vernon has an income level below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $41,681 and the average income is $52,404, compared to Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and averages of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, the updated figures would be roughly $46,416 for the median and $58,357 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and personal incomes all place between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 32.2% of taxpayers earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (1,927 residents), contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - bracket is largest at . Affordability is highly strained, with only of income left after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile.

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The housing profile at the latest Census showed that Point Vernon consisted of 93.5% houses and 6.5% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were high at 48.7%, with mortgaged properties at 25.5% and rentals at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to the Regional Qld average of $345. Locally, mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 69.7% of all local households, consisting of couples with children (18.6%), couples without children (36.2%), and single parents (13.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for 30.3% of the total, with lone person households at 26.0% and group houses at 4.2%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Academic achievement rates are lower in the area, with 17.4% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.1% of residents, while 2.7% have graduate diplomas and 2.6% have postgraduate qualifications. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.3%).

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Local health metrics show notable issues based on mortality and chronic illness rates across younger and older demographics, with private health insurance uptake being very low at approximately 48% of the population (~2,871 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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The local population has lower cultural diversity than average, with 82.0% of residents born in Australia, 88.7% holding citizenship, and 96.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 53.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 52 in Point Vernon is higher than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 17.2% of the population, well above the national average of 9.4%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.5%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.4% to 9.9%. Demographic models project significant shifts by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Point Vernon currently has an estimated 269 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 159 children aged 0-2 and 105 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 297 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 469. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.9 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.