Jindalee - Mount Ommaney

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 is approximately 7,954 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 309 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,645. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates and address validation between the Census date and June 2024's estimated resident population of 7,865. This results in a density ratio of 1,657 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 4.0% since the 2021 Census surpassed that of its SA3 region (2.9%), indicating it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a decline overall by 578 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably 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 FY26130 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 new residents arrive per year for each 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 new properties is $650,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $5.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney has similar development levels per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, activity is below the national average, suggesting an established area potentially subject to planning limitations. All new construction consists of detached houses, preserving the suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 1340 people per approval, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney demonstrates a mature, established area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may be lessened, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Verandah Estate, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, and Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion. The following list details those most 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 professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%.

As of September 2025, there are 3,983 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly high employment share at 1.4 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 5.6%.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.8%, and employment fell by 3.1%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. As of 25-November, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

The Jindalee - Mount Ommaney SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,322 and an average income of $73,242 in financial year 2022. This is higher than the national averages of $55,645 for median income and $70,520 for average income in Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,481 (median) and $83,489 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 86th percentile, equivalent to $2,360 weekly. Income distribution showed that 27.7% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. In this area, 39.0% of households had high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000. After housing costs, residents retained 87.5% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it 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 per the latest Census, 92.1% of dwellings were houses while 7.9% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. Compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings respectively. Home ownership in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney stood at 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented ones at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $480, higher than Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's 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 high, with 42.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications as of the latest data available. This compares to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (16.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 6.6% in tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 22 active public transport stops in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 10 individual routes. They facilitate 1,650 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 258 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 235 trips per day 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. The 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. Meanwhile, 71.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.2% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, approximately 20.9% of residents are aged 65 and over, which totals around 1,660 people. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindalee-Mount Ommaney, surveyed in July-August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 21.9% spoke languages other than English at home, while 32.2% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion (49.7%).

Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (0.3% vs 0.2%). Top ancestral groups included English (25.4%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (8.5%). Notable ethnic group divergences were Vietnamese (3.0% vs regional 2.6%), Serbian (0.5% vs 0.3%), and French (0.7% vs 0.7%).

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney is 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36, and slightly higher than Australia's average age of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented at 8.4% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population in the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.8% to 8.4%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.7% to 12.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 11.7% to 10.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 9.7% to 8.6%. Demographic modeling indicates that by 2041, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase 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 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.