Mount Ommaney
Household income in the 89.5th percentile nationally and a university qualification rate of 53.6%, which is 23.5 points above national, define Mount Ommaney as one of Brisbane's established high-advantage suburbs. The median age of 48 sits 8.0 years above the national figure, and 50% of dwellings are owned outright, a level rarely seen outside old-money enclaves. Despite a compact 2.26 km2 footprint with 1,106 residents per km2, the suburb holds just 2,503 residents in the 2021 census, keeping it tightly held. Overseas-born residents reach 41.3%, which is 19.7 points above national, driven in part by a significant Chinese-heritage cohort alongside the English-ancestry majority.
Population
2,503
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,361/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Median House
$666K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $666,000 reflects a suburb with 77.2% separate houses and a bedroom profile weighted heavily toward larger homes, with 72.1% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, above most comparable Brisbane suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,316, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.7%, below the 30% stress threshold despite house prices above the Queensland median. Outright owners account for 50.0% of households, compared to 37.7% carrying a mortgage, which signals a long-established ownership base with limited forced-sale pressure. The apartment segment is small at just 4.6% of dwellings, so buyers seeking a conventional house in a quiet residential area face concentrated but manageable competition.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $666,000 reflects a suburb with 77.2% separate houses and a bedroom profile weighted heavily toward larger homes, with 72.1% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, above most comparable Brisbane suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,316, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.7%, below the 30% stress threshold despite house prices above the Queensland median. Outright owners account for 50.0% of households, compared to 37.7% carrying a mortgage, which signals a long-established ownership base with limited forced-sale pressure. The apartment segment is small at just 4.6% of dwellings, so buyers seeking a conventional house in a quiet residential area face concentrated but manageable competition.
For Investors
The renter share of 12.3% is low, meaning tenant demand is thin relative to total dwellings. Weekly rent averages $540, and the vacancy rate sits at 6.1%, which is elevated and suggests the limited rental stock can move slowly when properties become available. Net overseas migration contributes 96 residents per year on average, partially offsetting net internal outflow of 70, which means demand is sustained by internationally mobile residents rather than local relocators. Development activity is modest at 12 applications in the past 12 months, well below the threshold that would signal speculative oversupply. The investment case rests on capital preservation in an established high-income enclave rather than rental yield, given the combination of low vacancy in owner-occupied stock and a thin tenant pool.
Development Activity
Total DAs
22
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+500.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8.0 years above the national figure, and the senior share grew 5.6 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 3.7 points, confirming an aging trajectory. Overseas-born residents at 41.3% run 19.7 points above national, with English ancestry leading (748 residents), followed by Chinese (346) and Irish (220). Mandarin is the most spoken non-English language (94 speakers), and Buddhism (122 residents) and Hinduism (104) appear alongside Christianity (1,219), reflecting the overseas-born profile. University qualifications reach 53.6%, which is 23.5 points above national, and the occupational structure reflects this: Professionals (383) and Managers (242) are the two largest occupation groups, together comprising the majority of employed residents.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
77.2%
Houses
18.2%
Townhouse
4.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is skewed sharply toward ownership: 50.0% of households own outright and 37.7% carry a mortgage, leaving only 12.3% renting, well below national averages. The dwelling stock is dominated by separate houses at 77.2%, with semi-detached homes at 18.2% and apartments at just 4.6%. Bedroom sizes lean large, with 72.1% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and 21.8% having 3 bedrooms, consistent with the family-sized lots typical of established western Brisbane suburbs. The estimated median house price of $666,000 sits above the broader Brisbane median, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% indicates residents are not under financial pressure on average. Rent-to-income at 22.9% is also below the 30% stress level, so the small renter cohort is similarly comfortable.
Mortgage / mo
$2,316
Rent / wk
$540
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$853
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.1%
Couples, no children
2,157
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the industry mix at 18.2% of employed residents (156 workers), followed by Professional and Technical services at 14.7% (126) and Education at 14.1% (121). Public Administration accounts for 7.5% and Retail 6.2%, giving a public-sector and knowledge-economy skew consistent with the high education profile. The unemployment rate is low at 3.4%, with 66.7% of employed residents working full-time. Participation sits at 50.9%, below what income alone would predict, because the older median age of 48 means 882 residents are not in the labour force. The suburb scores SEIFA decile 9 on all four indexes including IEO (education and occupation) and IRSAD (advantage and disadvantage), placing it among the top 10% of Australian suburbs across multiple socioeconomic dimensions.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
4,080
Unemployed
134
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.7%
Part-time
29.9%
Participation
50.9%
Employed
1,023
Occupations
Top Industries
University
53.6%
Postgraduate
17.8%
Born Overseas
41.3%
Dwellings
863
Transport to Work
Mount Ommaney is strongly car-dependent, with 85.1% of residents driving to work, compared to 5.2% using public transport and 2.9% walking or cycling. This reflects the suburb's location in Brisbane's western middle ring, where bus services exist but the road network is the primary connector to the CBD and commercial centres. The suburb scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 9, placing it among the top 10% nationally on the combined advantage and disadvantage index. Housing stress is minimal: both rent-to-income (22.9%) and mortgage-to-income (22.7%) sit below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering runs at 17.1% of residents, above average, and 7.9% of the population (195 residents) require daily assistance, a figure consistent with the older median age of 48. Crime data is not available for this suburb, but the SEIFA decile 9 disadvantage profile is broadly correlated with lower crime rates nationally.
Drive
85.1%
Public Transport
5.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.13%/yr
(+10 people/yr)
EstablishedAnnual population growth is 0.13%, adding roughly 10 residents per year, which is slow even for an established suburb. The 10-year population change of 5.1% confirms gradual rather than structural expansion. Medium forecasts project the population of the broader SA2 (7,925 in 2025) reaching approximately 7,903 by 2031, near-flat growth below the Queensland state average. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding 96 residents annually on average, while net internal migration removes 70. The gentrification score of 21 places the suburb in early-signs territory, though it already sits at SEIFA decile 9, leaving little room to climb. Rent growth of 23.1% over the period and real income growth of 4.6% indicate the suburb maintained its relative position rather than undergoing rapid change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+96
Net Internal / yr
-70
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mount Ommaney compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Ommaney a good suburb to live in?
Mount Ommaney ranks in SEIFA decile 9 on all four indexes, placing it in the top 10% nationally for both advantage and education outcomes. Household income sits in the 89.5th percentile, 50% of homes are owned outright, and the university qualification rate of 53.6% is 23.5 points above the national figure. The suburb suits established owner-occupier households seeking a quiet, high-income residential area.
What is the median house price in Mount Ommaney?
The estimated median house price is $666,000, above the broader Brisbane median. Weekly rent averages $540 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,316. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% is below the 30% stress threshold, indicating purchase costs are manageable relative to local incomes.
What schools are in Mount Ommaney?
No schools are recorded inside the Mount Ommaney boundary in this dataset. Families draw on schools in neighbouring western Brisbane suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 53.6% holding university qualifications, which is 23.5 points above the national figure, suggesting strong demand for quality schooling in the surrounding area.
Is Mount Ommaney safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mount Ommaney in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores SEIFA IRSD decile 9, placing it in the top 10% for low disadvantage nationally. Only 7.9% of residents (195 people) need daily assistance, and housing stress rates are below the 30% threshold, both consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage community.
Is Mount Ommaney good for property investment?
The rental market is limited, with only 12.3% of households renting and a vacancy rate of 6.1%, which is elevated. Weekly rent of $540 against a $666,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, reasonable for Brisbane but not exceptional. Net overseas migration adds 96 residents annually, providing a modest demand base, but 0.0% annual growth means capital appreciation rather than rental income drives returns.
How is Mount Ommaney's population changing?
Population growth is slow at 0.13% annually, adding around 10 residents per year. The 10-year change of 5.1% is below the Queensland average. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 96 net arrivals per year, partially offset by net internal outflow of 70. Medium forecasts project near-flat growth through 2031, consistent with an established, low-turnover suburb.
What languages are spoken in Mount Ommaney?
About 41.3% of residents were born overseas, which is 19.7 points above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language (94 speakers), followed by Cantonese (30), Hindi (22) and Korean (15). Chinese ancestry residents number 346, making them the second-largest ancestry group after English (748).
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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