Wellington Point (Qld)

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Wellington Point's population is estimated at approximately 13,238 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census. This represents an expansion of 577 people (4.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 12,661 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 13,185, estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an additional 94 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density ratio of 1,349 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national areas monitored by Districts. The suburb of Wellington Point's 4.6% expansion since the census is within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.4%), indicating competitive local growth. The population increase was mostly driven by overseas migration, which represented approximately 88.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Wellington Point has a skilled resident workforce with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.1% over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 8,041 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor force participation is moderately high at 74.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.0% of the workforce worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Wellington Point are very high compared to the rest of the nation, with a median of $57,097 and an average of $76,783. This is in contrast to the Greater Brisbane median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $63,583 for the median and $85,506 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Wellington Point around the 71st percentile nationally. In terms of income brackets, 31.6% of the population (4,183 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns with broader regional trends where fall into the same bracket. Financial strength is demonstrated by the of households with high weekly incomes exceeding which supports strong local consumer spending. Housing costs consume of income, while solid earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the area ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Wellington Point at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.3% detached houses and 10.7% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the Brisbane metro breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in Wellington Point was significantly higher than the Brisbane metro rate, standing at 36.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $2,037, which is higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Wellington Point exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.3%, consisting of couples with children at 39.4%, couples without children at 30.0%, and single-parent households at 11.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.7% of the total, with single-person households representing 16.1% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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University qualification rates in the suburb of Wellington Point stand at 25.8%, which is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%, though the minor difference suggests reasonable educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.2%) and certificates (24.9%).

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Analysis of local public transport shows 44 active passenger transport stops operating in the suburb of Wellington Point, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These stops are served by 29 distinct routes that provide a total of 1,856 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is classified as good, with residents living an average of 238 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most employed residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90% and trains accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 21.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 conditions.

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Wellington Point shows positive health trends, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 58% of the population (~7,629 people).

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Wellington Point displays a level of cultural diversity that is broadly similar to the wider region, with 74.8% of the population born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 93.2% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 57.1% of residents, which is higher than the 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Wellington Point is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 years and the national median of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age group is highly represented at 14.5% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 6.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has increased from 5.2% to 7.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 13.1% to 14.7%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.8% to 12.1%, and the 25 to group fell from to . Demographic projections for indicate significant changes, with the to cohort expected to grow by ( people) to reach from . The combined age groups of and over will account for of the overall population increase, highlighting a clear aging trend. Conversely, the to and to brackets are projected to decrease in size.

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Wellington Point currently has an estimated 595 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 352 children aged 0-2 and 235 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 22% by 2041 (to approximately 463 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,265. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.3 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.