Warner
Warner stands out as a young, detached-house growth suburb on Brisbane's northside, with a median age of 33, which is 7.0 years below the national benchmark. The 91.1% separate-house share and 74.5% 4+ bedroom stock make it more family-scaled than many inner Brisbane options, while household income sits in the 87.9th percentile. Compared with nearby Bray Park and Strathpine, Warner reads as more estate-led and mortgage-driven, because 49.1% of homes carry a mortgage and growth pressure is still active.
Population
12,264
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,296/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
41
Median House
$538K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers get a mostly detached market, with 91.1% separate houses, only 0.3% apartments and 8.5% semi-detached homes. The strongest clue is bedroom depth: 74.5% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms, far higher than the 21.3% with 3 bedrooms, so Warner suits households needing space more than downsizers. A current median house price is not available, but the median mortgage is $1,980 per month and mortgage costs take 19.9% of income, below the pressure suggested by many mortgage-belt areas.
For Buyers
Homebuyers get a mostly detached market, with 91.1% separate houses, only 0.3% apartments and 8.5% semi-detached homes. The strongest clue is bedroom depth: 74.5% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms, far higher than the 21.3% with 3 bedrooms, so Warner suits households needing space more than downsizers. A current median house price is not available, but the median mortgage is $1,980 per month and mortgage costs take 19.9% of income, below the pressure suggested by many mortgage-belt areas.
For Investors
Warner has a workable rental base rather than a pure renter market: 30.6% of homes are rented, compared with 49.1% under mortgage and 20.3% owned outright. Median rent is $420 per week and rent absorbs 18.3% of income, which helps explain why rent stress is not flagged. Vacancy is 3.6%, so leasing conditions are less tight than in a shortage market, but 36 development applications over 12 months and forecast internal migration of 516 people a year keep demand-side momentum in view.
Development Activity
Total DAs
91
Last 12 Months
41
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Warner skews younger and family-sized, with a median age of 33, sitting 7.0 years below the national comparison, and an average household size of 3.0, which is 0.5 above national. University attainment is 31.3%, or 1.2 percentage points above national, while the overseas-born share is 21.9%, only 0.3 points above national. English ancestry is the largest group at 4,938 people, followed by Irish at 1,324 and Scottish at 1,298, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning base with smaller Hindi, Afrikaans and Punjabi language groups.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.1%
Houses
8.5%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Warner's housing structure is firmly family-house oriented: 91.1% separate houses, 8.5% semi-detached homes and just 0.3% apartments. Ownership is mortgage-heavy, with 49.1% of households paying off a loan, higher than the 20.3% owned outright share and the 30.6% renting share. The price signal is incomplete because no current median house price is available, so affordability is better read through costs: median mortgage payments are $1,980 per month, rent is $420 per week, mortgage-to-income is 19.9% and rent-to-income is 18.3%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,980
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,025
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
153
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.6%
Couples, no children
11,028
Total families
Economy & Employment
Warner's workforce is anchored in services and public-facing industries, led by healthcare at 19.3% or 892 workers, public admin at 11.7% and construction at 11.2%. Employment participation is 69.3%, with a 4.1% unemployment rate and 68.9% of employed residents working full time, supporting household income in the 87.9th percentile above much of the national distribution. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,374 people, followed by clerical and admin at 1,179, which fits a commuting suburb with strong white-collar and service-worker incomes.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
12,105
Unemployed
345
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.9%
Part-time
27.0%
Participation
69.3%
Employed
6,182
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.3%
Postgraduate
5.6%
Born Overseas
21.9%
Dwellings
4,088
Transport to Work
Warner is highly car-based, with 91.0% of commuters driving, compared with 3.1% using public transport and 1.0% walking or cycling. That pattern matters because a suburb with 1,158.1 people per sq km and 10.59 sq km of area can feel convenient by car but less flexible for households without one. Livability leans on space and income resilience: household income is at the 87.9th percentile, average household size is 3.0 and housing stress flags are not triggered, but transport choice is lower than in rail-oriented suburbs.
Drive
91.0%
Public Transport
3.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+3.27%/yr
(+753 people/yr)
EstablishedWarner's growth outlook is active rather than static, with forecast annual growth of 3.27% or 753 people. The medium scenario moves from 23,824 people in 2026 to 27,588 in 2031, compared with 23,023 in 2025, so population pressure is expected to continue. Migration is mainly internal, adding an average 516 people a year, above the 104 from overseas migration. Gentrification is scored 40 and staged as Active, while the shift signal still notes a declining young share of -3.2, meaning growth is broadening the age mix rather than simply adding young households.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+104
Net Internal / yr
+516
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +516/yr, Accelerating: 22% → 47%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Warner compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warner a good suburb to live in?
Warner suits households wanting space, with 91.1% separate houses and 74.5% of dwellings having 4+ bedrooms. It is younger than the national benchmark, with a median age of 33, and household income sits in the 87.9th percentile.
What is the median house price in Warner?
A current median house price is not available for Warner. The clearest housing cost markers are a $1,980 median monthly mortgage, $420 median weekly rent, 19.9% mortgage-to-income and 18.3% rent-to-income.
What schools are in Warner?
Warner has 0 schools within the suburb boundary. Families should check nearby catchments and enrolment rules, especially because the suburb has a large family housing base, with 74.5% of dwellings offering 4+ bedrooms.
Is Warner safe?
A current suburb crime rate is not available for Warner, so buyers should check recent local police updates. The resident setting is mainly suburban and car-based, with 12,264 residents and 91.0% of commuters driving.
Is Warner good for property investment?
Warner has investment demand from growth and family renters, with 30.6% of homes rented and median rent at $420 per week. Vacancy is 3.6%, so investors should allow for leasing competition rather than assuming a very tight market.
How is Warner's population changing?
Warner is forecast to grow by 3.27% a year, equal to about 753 people annually. The medium scenario reaches 27,588 people in 2031, with internal migration the main driver at an average 516 people per year.
What development is happening in Warner?
Warner has 36 development applications over the past 12 months, including dwelling and operational works activity. That aligns with an established suburb still expanding through estate stages and infrastructure upgrades.
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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