Jimboomba - Glenlogan

Jimboomba - Glenlogan lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Jimboomba - Glenlogan's population was around 21,808 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 3,795 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,013. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,720 in June 2024 and an additional 933 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 120 persons per square kilometer. Jimboomba - Glenlogan's 21.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Jimboomba - Glenlogan. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 8,623 persons to reach approximately 30,431 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 34.5% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Jimboomba - Glenlogan was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Jimboomba-Glenlogan averaged approximately 244 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,221 homes. In FY-26 so far, 96 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.7 people moved to the area per new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid demand for property. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $323,000.

This financial year, $3.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential growth. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba-Glenlogan records roughly half the building activity per person but places among the 93rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating robust developer interest. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (91.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (9.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 67 people per dwelling approval, Jimboomba-Glenlogan exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is projected to add 7,535 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Jimboomba - Glenlogan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 58 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Elridge, Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade (Johanna Street to South Street), Petbarn and Large Format Retail in Jimboomba, and Jimboomba Local Road Upgrades Stage 3. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Jimboomba - Glenlogan ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Jimboomba-Glenlogan features a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year as of September 2025.

There are 11,975 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 67.0%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction employment levels are particularly high, at twice the regional average.

Professional & technical services have a limited presence with only 4.5% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, while the labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted slightly by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jimboomba-Glenlogan's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Jimboomba - Glenlogan SA2 had a median income of $52,097 and an average income of $60,815 in financial year 2022, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures were below Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $59,385 and the average income around $69,323, based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data from 2021 shows household income ranked at the 76th percentile ($2,169 weekly), with personal income at the 53rd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 40.0% of locals (8,723 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 76th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Jimboomba - Glenlogan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Jimboomba-Glenlogan's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jimboomba-Glenlogan was 23.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.0% and rented ones at 11.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Brisbane metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Jimboomba-Glenlogan's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Jimboomba - Glenlogan features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.6% of all households, including 46.5% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.4%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Educational outcomes in Jimboomba - Glenlogan fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 12.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 34.7%. Educational participation is high, with 31.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.1% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Jimboomba-Glenlogan has ten active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 92 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents' access to transportation is rated as limited, with an average distance of 2622 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 13 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Jimboomba - Glenlogan is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Jimboomba-Glenlogan faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Approximately 50% of the total population (~10,904 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.7 and 8.6% of residents respectively. However, 67.9% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 13.5% (2,944 people) compared to the 11.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Jimboomba - Glenlogan ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jimboomba-Glenlogan, surveyed in August 2021, had low cultural diversity: 87.9% were citizens, 82.7% born in Australia, and 95.3% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (47.5%). The 'Other' category showed slight overrepresentation (0.7% vs Greater Brisbane's 1.0%).

Top ancestral groups were English (32.4%), Australian (29.0%), and Scottish (8.0%). Notable differences existed for New Zealand (1.5% vs regional 1.6%), Maori (0.9% vs 1.4%), and German (4.5% vs 4.0%) groups.

Jimboomba - Glenlogan's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Jimboomba-Glenlogan has a median age of 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba-Glenlogan has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.5% to 14.1%, while the 5-14 age group has declined from 16.0% to 15.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Jimboomba-Glenlogan's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort (43%), adding 1,354 residents to reach a total of 4,495.