Nundah
Apartments and renters define Nundah more than the old suburban house image: 60.6% of dwellings are apartments and 56.0% of households rent, while separate houses are only 23.6%. Its 13,098 residents sit in a compact 3.78 sqkm area, giving density of 3,466.3 people per sqkm. Compared with nearby Clayfield and Wavell Heights, Nundah reads as a tighter rail-side urban hub. Household income sits in the 62.3 percentile, and university attainment is 17.0 points above the national rate, so demand is shaped by mobile professionals as much as long-term families.
Population
13,098
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,769/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
48
Median House
$476K
Estimated from rent (2025)
For homebuyers, Nundah suits buyers who value access and lower-maintenance stock over a big block. Apartments account for 60.6% of dwellings, 2-bedroom homes are 52.1%, and average household size is 2.0, which is 0.5 below the national figure. Separate houses are scarcer at 23.6%, so detached buyers face a narrower pool than unit buyers. Repayment pressure looks moderate because the typical mortgage is $1,733 per month and mortgage-to-income is 22.6%, with no mortgage stress flag, but body corporate costs can change the comparison.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Nundah suits buyers who value access and lower-maintenance stock over a big block. Apartments account for 60.6% of dwellings, 2-bedroom homes are 52.1%, and average household size is 2.0, which is 0.5 below the national figure. Separate houses are scarcer at 23.6%, so detached buyers face a narrower pool than unit buyers. Repayment pressure looks moderate because the typical mortgage is $1,733 per month and mortgage-to-income is 22.6%, with no mortgage stress flag, but body corporate costs can change the comparison.
For Investors
Investors see a rental-led market rather than an owner-occupier stronghold: 56.0% of households rent, which is higher than 28.8% buying with a mortgage and 15.1% owned outright. Median weekly rent is $375, but the 8.4% vacancy rate means leasing risk needs more scrutiny than in a tight market. Depth is supported by 60.6% apartment stock, 45 development applications in 12 months and a 15.6% rent growth signal, because new supply and renter demand are both active.
Development Activity
Total DAs
198
Last 12 Months
48
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Nundah iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Nundah State School
Prep-6 · 640 students
St Joseph's School
Prep-6 · 167 students
Mary MacKillop College
7-12 · 618 students
Northgate State School
Prep-6 · 326 students
Demographics
Nundah skews younger and more educated than Australia overall. The median age is 35, 5.0 years lower than the national benchmark, while 47.1% have a university qualification, 17.0 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents make up 30.8%, 9.2 points above national, with Nepali 192, Punjabi 99 and Hindi 88 speakers adding to English, Irish, Scottish and German ancestry lines. Average household size is 2.0, 0.5 below national, because apartments and couple-without-children households are prominent.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
23.6%
Houses
15.8%
Townhouse
60.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Nundah is unit-dominant, so the market should be read by dwelling type rather than a single house lens. Apartments are 60.6% of stock, semi-detached homes 15.8% and separate houses 23.6%; 2-bedroom dwellings alone make up 52.1%. Tenure is also tilted to mobility, with 56.0% renting compared with 28.8% mortgaged and 15.1% owned outright. Mortgage-to-income is 22.6% and rent-to-income is 21.2%, both flagged below stress, because smaller households and compact dwellings keep costs contained.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$375
HH Size
2.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,061
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.4%
Unoccupied
576
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.8%
Couples, no children
8,327
Total families
Economy & Employment
Nundah's economy leans white-collar and service-based. Healthcare is the largest industry at 18.4% or 1,105 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 13.3%, Public Admin 8.4%, Education 8.3% and Transport 6.9%. Professionals number 2,420, above Clerical/Admin at 1,264 and Managers at 1,015. SEIFA explains the mix: education and occupation is decile 8, while economic resources is only decile 2; disadvantage and advantage-disadvantage both sit at decile 7. That gap fits a suburb with strong qualifications but many renters.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
11,086
Unemployed
409
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.2%
Part-time
24.1%
Participation
67.6%
Employed
7,401
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.1%
Postgraduate
10.9%
Born Overseas
30.8%
Dwellings
6,247
Transport to Work
Livability is built around transport, schools and compact services rather than large private yards. Public transport commuting is 18.7%, well above the 5.1% who walk or cycle, while 71.5% still drive. Education options are solid for a 3.78 sqkm suburb: 4 local schools span ICSEA 1078 to 1098, led by Nundah State School at 1098 with 640 students, St Joseph's School at 1091 and Mary MacKillop College at 1079. IRSAD decile 7 sits above the national midpoint, supporting everyday amenity demand.
Drive
71.5%
Public Transport
18.7%
Walk / Cycle
5.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.84%/yr
(+273 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than speculative. The trend path adds 1.84% a year, or about 273 people annually, taking the medium population series from 15,107 in 2026 to 16,472 in 2031. Migration is the main engine because overseas migration averages +312 people a year while internal migration averages -61, so gains come from new arrivals more than local churn. The trajectory is Stable, with gentrification score 22 at Early signs, compared with a 28.1% population increase over the prior 10 years.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+312
Net Internal / yr
-61
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +36% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +312/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Nundah compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nundah a good suburb to live in?
Yes. Nundah works well for people who value rail access, apartments and nearby services more than large blocks. Apartments are 60.6% of dwellings, public transport commuting is 18.7%, and IRSAD decile 7 sits above the national midpoint.
What is the median house price in Nundah?
There is no current median house price to cite for Nundah, so buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type. The suburb is 60.6% apartments and only 23.6% separate houses, with 2-bedroom homes making up 52.1% of stock.
What schools are in Nundah?
Nundah has 4 local schools across Government and Catholic sectors. Nundah State School has ICSEA 1098 and 640 students, St Joseph's School has ICSEA 1091, and Mary MacKillop College provides a Catholic secondary option at ICSEA 1079.
Is Nundah safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available for Nundah, so safety should be checked at street level. Broader stability indicators are positive: IRSAD is decile 7, above the national midpoint, and 4 local schools support regular daily activity.
Is Nundah good for property investment?
Nundah has investor appeal because 56.0% of households rent and median weekly rent is $375. The trade-off is an 8.4% vacancy rate, higher than a tight-market setting, while 45 development applications point to active local supply.
How is Nundah's population changing?
Nundah is on a Stable growth path, adding 1.84% or about 273 people a year. The medium forecast rises from 15,107 in 2026 to 16,472 in 2031, driven more by overseas migration at +312 a year than internal movement at -61.
What languages are spoken in Nundah?
Nundah has an above-national overseas-born share at 30.8%, with 9.2 percentage points more than the national benchmark. Larger non-English language groups include Nepali with 192 speakers, Punjabi with 99 and Hindi with 88.
Is there much development in Nundah?
Yes. Nundah recorded 45 development applications in the past 12 months, which is a meaningful pipeline for a 3.78 sqkm suburb. That activity sits alongside 60.6% apartment stock, so new supply is an important part of the local market.
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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