Jindalee - Mount Ommaney
Statistical Area - sa2

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's population was around 7,954 as of Nov 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census count of 7,645 people, marking a growth of 309 individuals (4.0%) since then. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,865 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,657 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Notably, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's growth rate of 4.0% since the 2021 census surpassed that of its SA3 area (2.9%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

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 are used. These state projections, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, do not provide age category splits. Therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, which were released in 2023 using 2022 data as a base. Looking ahead, population trends indicate a decline over this period. According to the adopted methodology, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's population is expected to decrease by 578 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, with the 85 and over age group projected to increase by 235 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney has averaged approximately six new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 33 homes. As of FY26129 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of these dwellings is $650,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $5.9 million, reflecting limited commercial development focus compared to residential. When considering Greater Brisbane's development levels per person, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney shows similar activity, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, this activity is below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. All new construction in recent years has been detached houses, preserving the suburb's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 1340 people per approval, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney indicates a mature, established area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may be less intense, creating favourable conditions for buyers in the future.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion, Verandah Estate, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, and Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning. The following list outlines those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of June 2025.

There were 4,073 residents employed at that time, with an unemployment rate 1.4% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area had a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 5.6%. While there are local employment opportunities, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.5%, and employment decreased by 1.4% in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney, resulting in a fall of 0.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney median taxpayer income was $58,322 and average was $73,242 in financial year 2022. This is higher than Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. As of September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $66,481 and average would be around $83,489 based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. In the 2021 Census, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney incomes ranked between 71st and 86th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The $1,500-$2,999 earnings band included 27.7% of residents (2,203 individuals), similar to the broader area's 33.3%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 were achieved by 39.0% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retained 87.5% of income, reflecting high purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 9th decile.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Jindalee - Mount Ommaney, as evaluated at the latest Census, 92.1% of dwellings were houses while 7.9% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney stood at 40.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 43.4% and rented dwellings making up 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure stood at $480 compared to Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 82.7% of all households, including 39.7% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.3%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 42.8% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 16.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,452 students. Jindalee - Mount Ommaney has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). It functions as an education hub with 30.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 12.8, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis shows 22 active stops operating in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney area, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by 10 routes, facilitating 1650 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 258 meters from nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 235 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Jindalee - Mount Ommaney residents. Prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which is around 4,454 people. This compares to 58.4% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.5 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Approximately 71.1% of residents declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has around 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is approximately 1,660 people. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindalee-Mount Ommaney, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016 data, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 21.9% of its population spoke languages other than English at home and 32.2% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.7%.

Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.4%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (8.5%). Notably, Vietnamese (3.0% vs regional 2.6%), French (0.7% vs regional 0.7%), and Serbian (0.5% vs regional 0.3%) groups showed higher representation in Jindalee-Mount Ommaney compared to the Greater Brisbane region.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group is notably over-represented locally at 8.4%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.8% to 8.4% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.7% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 11.7% to 10.4%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 9.7% to 8.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 234 people (122%) from 191 to 426. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.