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 is around 21,512 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,499 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,013 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,720 in June 2024 and an additional 943 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 118 persons per square kilometer. Jimboomba - Glenlogan's growth rate of 19.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is forecast to increase by 8,623 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 36.4% over the 17 years.

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, from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 1,221 homes. As of FY-26113 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.7 people moved to the area per new home constructed during this period. New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $323,000.

In FY-26, $3.1 million in commercial development approvals were recorded. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba-Glenlogan has roughly half the building activity per person but ranks among the 93rd percentile nationally for building activity, indicating robust developer interest. New developments consist of 91% standalone homes and 9% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. With around 67 people per dwelling approval, Jimboomba-Glenlogan exhibits growth area characteristics.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area is projected to add 7,831 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating 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 has identified 58 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include the Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade from Johanna Street to South Street, Petbarn and Large Format Retail development in Jimboomba, Elridge, 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 white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Over the past year, employment grew by 3.3%.

As of September 2025, 11,975 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is 74.6%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Home workership stands at 13.0%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction employment is twice the regional average. Professional & technical jobs are limited, at 4.5% compared to 8.9% regionally. Local employment opportunities seem limited based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment rose by 3.3%, labour force grew by 2.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment rose by 3.8%, labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jimboomba-Glenlogan's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.0% in five years and 12.6% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Jimboomba-Glenlogan SA2 had incomes below the national average in financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income was $54,930 and the average income was $63,527. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's figures were $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $60,374 (median) and $69,823 (average). Census 2021 data showed household income ranked at the 76th percentile ($2,169 weekly), while personal income was at the 53rd percentile. Income analysis revealed that 40.0% of locals (8,604 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consumed 15.9% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 76th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Jimboomba - Glenlogan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Jimboomba - Glenlogan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jimboomba - Glenlogan stood at 23.9%, with mortgaged properties at 65.0% and rented ones at 11.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $410, higher than Brisbane metro's $380 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Jimboomba - Glenlogan's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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 larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 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, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (34.7%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.1% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals ten active transport stops operating within Jimboomba-Glenlogan. These comprise a mix of bus services. One route serves these stops collectively providing 103 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited with residents typically located 2622 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commute outward using cars at 95%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 2.3, exceeding regional averages.

Thirteen percent of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 14 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Jimboomba - Glenlogan is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Jimboomba - Glenlogan, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~10,863 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.7%) and asthma (8.6%), while 67.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,011 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 June-July 2016, had low cultural diversity: 87.9% were Australian citizens, 82.7% born there, and 95.3% spoke English at home. Christianity dominated, with 47.5%. The 'Other' religion category was underrepresented at 0.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

Ancestry showed high percentages for English (32.4%), Australian (29.0%), and Scottish (8.0%) groups. Notable differences existed in New Zealand (1.5% vs regional 1.0%), Maori (0.9% vs 1.1%), and German (4.5% vs 4.2%) ethnicities.

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 55-64 (12.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.5% to 14.4%, while those aged 75-84 rose from 3.3% to 4.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 11.2% to 9.8%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 16.0% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Jimboomba-Glenlogan's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort (46%), adding 1,418 residents to reach a total of 4,495.