Ningi
Almost nothing here is high-density: 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses and the population of 5,349 spreads across 27.22 km2 at just 196.5 residents per km2, one of the lowest densities you will see this close to the Bruce Highway. The median house price of $473,000 sits well below the metropolitan markets to the south, and household income lands in the 45.6th percentile nationally, slightly below the midpoint. The profile skews older, with a median age of 43, three years above the national figure, and university qualifications at 14.4% run 15.7 points below national, signalling a trades and services workforce rather than a professional one.
Population
5,349
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,473/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
21
Median House
$473K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $473,000 median house price, Ningi is materially cheaper than nearby coastal Moreton Bay markets, and the stock is built for families: 59.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 34.8% have three, while apartments are just 1.1%. That mix exists because the suburb is detached-house land at 98.2% separate houses, so buyers compete almost entirely for standalone homes on space rather than units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2%, below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes sitting only in the 45.6th percentile. Outright owners make up 34.0% and mortgage holders 43.9%, so most homes are either owned debt-free or being paid down, with renters a minority at 22.1%, a pattern that points to a settled owner-occupier base rather than a churn of new arrivals.
For Buyers
At a $473,000 median house price, Ningi is materially cheaper than nearby coastal Moreton Bay markets, and the stock is built for families: 59.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 34.8% have three, while apartments are just 1.1%. That mix exists because the suburb is detached-house land at 98.2% separate houses, so buyers compete almost entirely for standalone homes on space rather than units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2%, below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes sitting only in the 45.6th percentile. Outright owners make up 34.0% and mortgage holders 43.9%, so most homes are either owned debt-free or being paid down, with renters a minority at 22.1%, a pattern that points to a settled owner-occupier base rather than a churn of new arrivals.
For Investors
Renters are a thin slice at 22.1% of households, which limits the tenant pool compared with renter-heavy metro suburbs, and weekly rent of $370 against a $473,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, healthier than the sub-2% yields common in expensive coastal markets. The vacancy rate of 5.2% is on the higher side, suggesting tenants have choice and landlords cannot assume instant lets. Development is modest at 21 applications in 12 months, dominated by sheds and domestic building works rather than new dwelling supply, so stock turnover stays low. With a settled population skewing older at a median age of 43 and only 49.2% labour-force participation, demand growth is gradual, making the case rest on affordability-driven owner-occupier appeal and a yield above inner-metro norms rather than rapid capital growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
41
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 runs 3.0 years above the national figure, and the household profile is family-oriented with an average size of 2.7 people, 0.2 above national. Couples with children (1,653 families) outnumber couples without children (1,370, or 30.7%), unusual for an aging suburb and consistent with the four-bedroom housing stock. Overseas-born residents make up 17.1%, which is 4.5 points below national, and ancestry leans heavily Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,387), Scottish (569) and Irish (554). University qualifications reach only 14.4%, 15.7 points below the national figure, the single most telling demographic marker: this is a working household suburb where trades and service roles dominate rather than degree-credentialed professions. Christianity (2,376 residents) is by far the largest religious group, with Buddhism (36) a distant second.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward people still paying off homes: 43.9% carry a mortgage, 34.0% own outright and only 22.1% rent. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners is the reverse of older wealthy suburbs and reflects a working population buying in for affordability at a $473,000 median. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 98.2% separate houses, with apartments at just 1.1%, and it is sized for families: 59.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 34.8% have three. Monthly repayments average $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2% and a rent-to-income ratio of 25.1%, both below the 30% stress line, so housing costs remain manageable even though household income sits in the 45.6th percentile. The combination of cheap detached houses and sub-stress repayment ratios is the core affordability proposition here.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$370
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$635
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
102
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.7%
Couples, no children
4,460
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment concentrates in service and trades sectors: Healthcare leads at 20.6% (287 workers), Construction follows at 16.8% (234), then Education at 8.1%, Retail at 7.9% and Other Services at 5.5%. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers (326) and Labourers (255) feature alongside Professionals (269), confirming a hands-on workforce rather than a corporate one, which aligns with university qualifications running 15.7 points below national. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is elevated above the national norm, and participation is low at 49.2% because 1,735 residents sit outside the labour force, a direct consequence of the older median age of 43 and a sizeable retiree contingent. Full-time work covers 62.2% of the employed, so among those working, stable hours are common even if overall participation lags.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.2%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
49.2%
Employed
1,972
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.4%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
17.1%
Dwellings
1,866
Transport to Work
Daily life here runs on the car: 90.7% of residents drive to work while only 2.0% use public transport and 1.5% walk or cycle, far below the national reliance on active and public transport, a function of the low 196.5 residents per km2 density spread across 27.22 km2. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring Sandstone Point, Ningi's surrounds and the wider Moreton Bay area. Housing costs stay manageable, with rent-to-income at 25.1% and mortgage-to-income at 27.2%, both below the 30% stress threshold. Community support markers are moderate: 9.9% of residents (501 people) need daily assistance, consistent with the older median age of 43, and volunteering sits at 10.4%, pointing to a quieter, settled residential rhythm rather than a high-amenity urban one.
Drive
90.7%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Ningi compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ningi a good suburb to live in?
Ningi suits families and owner-occupiers wanting space and affordability: 98.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 59.1% have four or more bedrooms, and the $473,000 median house price sits below nearby coastal markets. Mortgage-to-income at 27.2% stays below the 30% stress line, though you trade car dependence, with 90.7% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Ningi?
The median house price in Ningi is $473,000, well below the expensive coastal Moreton Bay markets to the south. Weekly rent averages $370 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.2%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Ningi?
No schools are recorded inside the Ningi boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs across the Moreton Bay area. The resident profile leans toward trades and services, with university qualifications at 14.4%, which is 15.7 points below the national figure.
Is Ningi safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Ningi in this dataset. As context, this is a low-density residential suburb of 5,349 people at just 196.5 residents per km2, with a settled population where 75.9% stayed put over the period, both consistent with a quiet residential area.
Is Ningi good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $370 against a $473,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, above the sub-2% yields of expensive coastal suburbs. The trade-offs are a thin 22.1% renter pool and a 5.2% vacancy rate, so the case favours yield and affordability over rapid capital growth.
How is Ningi's population changing?
Ningi is a settled rather than fast-growing suburb: 75.9% of residents stayed put over the period and turnover is 24.1%, below fringe-estate churn. The median age of 43 runs 3.0 years above national, and with only 21 development applications in 12 months, supply is barely shifting.
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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