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 was around 7,962 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 317 people, a 4.1% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,645. 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 density ratio of 1,658 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's growth rate of 4.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 3.1%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period. According to this methodology, the area's population is expected to reduce by 578 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably led by the 85 and over age group, projected to grow 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, around 3.6 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $650,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $5.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting 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 remains below the national average, indicating an established area potentially constrained by planning limitations. All new construction consists of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

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

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, Verandah Estate, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, and Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion.

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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 being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 2.7%. At this time, 3983 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was at 64.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 26.9% of residents worked from home. The key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, the area had a higher proportion of residents employed in education & training compared to the regional level, with an employment share of 1.4 times the average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation at 3.3% versus the regional average of 5.6%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.8%, with employment decreasing by 3.1%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across different industry sectors. Applying these projections to Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, although these estimates are based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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 $61,560 and an average of $75,390 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $58,236 and average income $72,799. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,661 (median) and $82,861 (average), based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked at the 86th percentile ($2,360 weekly). Income distribution shows that 27.7% of individuals (2,205) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band. This is consistent with broader trends across the area, where 33.3% are in the same category. Economic strength is evident with 39.0% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, indicating high consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 evaluation, 92.1% of dwellings were houses, with 7.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. 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, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in the area was $480, higher than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to 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 higher-than-average 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, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally as of the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (16.6%). Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.3% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

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

The analysis of public transport in the area comprising Jindalee - Mount Ommaney reveals that there are 22 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 10 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,650 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in this area is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 258 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The dominant mode of transport for these residents is the car, used by 84% of them.

Only 5% use the train and another 5% rely on buses for their commuting needs. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in this area is 1.6, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 26.9%, work from home, which may be partly attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 235 trips per day, equating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Jindalee - Mount Ommaney shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high, at approximately 57% (4,506 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are most prevalent, affecting 7.5% and 7.1% respectively. 71.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.0% (1,672 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 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 dominant religion with 49.7%.

Judaism's representation was notably higher at 0.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%. Top ancestry groups were English (25.4%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (8.5%). Vietnamese, Serbian, and French ethnicities showed notable overrepresentation: 3.0% vs 0.8%, 0.5% vs 0.2%, and 0.7% vs 0.5% respectively.

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 median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, those aged 75-84 are notably over-represented at 8.8%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.1%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of people aged 75-84 has increased from 6.8% to 8.8%, while those aged 15-24 have risen from 11.7% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 9.7% to 8.1%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 11.0% to 9.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Jindalee - Mount Ommaney's age profile. The 85+ age cohort is expected to surge dramatically, growing by 222 people (110%) from 203 to 426. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 93% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.