Morningside - Seven Hills · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Morningside - Seven Hills

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Growing by 25% since 2011, Morningside - Seven Hills has added nearly 2,900 people to its population. It is a noticeably young area where the typical resident is just 34, which is four years younger than the national figure.

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📍 Morningside - Seven Hills, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Morningside - Seven Hills sits — Total population

14,308 ▲ +25.2%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Morningside - Seven Hills — higher than 73% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Morningside - Seven Hills14,308
4170, QLD 28,030
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population reached 14,308 in 2021, making it larger than about 74% of similar areas. The typical age has risen slightly since 2011, moving from 32 to 34 years.

14,308 ▲ +25.2%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 11,430
  • 2016: 12,612
  • 2021: 14,308

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

34 yrs ▲ +6.3%

Younger than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 32 yrs
  • 2016: 32 yrs
  • 2021: 34 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.1% of the population, which is well below the 17.2% national average. Young adults aged 25 to 44 are the largest group at 38.5%.

9.1% ▲ +7.3%

Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 8.5%
  • 2016: 8.2%
  • 2021: 9.1%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.5% ▲ +9.6%

Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.0%
  • 2016: 16.9%
  • 2021: 17.5%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Morningside - Seven Hills, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Couples in de facto relationships make up 18.0% of the area, a figure well above the national average of 11.5%. Nearly half of residents (47.7%) have never been married.

2.2% ▲ +25.7%

Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.7%
  • 2016: 1.9%
  • 2021: 2.2%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

18.0% ▲ +20.5%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 15.0%
  • 2016: 16.8%
  • 2021: 18.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Morningside - Seven Hills, the largest group is Never married at 48%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 86 males; 85+: 146 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 65 males; 80–84: 91 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 79 males; 75–79: 113 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 128 males; 70–74: 161 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 207 males; 65–69: 228 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 257 males; 60–64: 288 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 317 males; 55–59: 366 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 431 males; 50–54: 427 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 513 males; 45–49: 521 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 549 males; 40–44: 551 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 730 males; 35–39: 744 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 729 males; 30–34: 833 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 633 males; 25–29: 731 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 549 males; 20–24: 647 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 337 males; 15–19: 332 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 373 males; 10–14: 376 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 431 males; 5–9: 408 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 485 males; 0–4: 430 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Morningside - Seven Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/305021117/morningside-seven-hills/topic/demographics-identity