Jondaryan

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

Jondaryan's population is 7,884 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 222 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,662. The estimated resident population in June 2024 was 7,835, with an additional 52 validated new addresses contributing to this growth. The population density is 3.7 persons per square kilometer. Since the census, Jondaryan's 2.9% growth compares favourably with its SA3 area's 5.4%. Natural growth accounted for approximately 45.5% of recent population gains.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 with a base year of 2022. Demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australia's regional areas, with Jondaryan expected to increase by 348 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 3.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Jondaryan, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Jondaryan has averaged approximately 15 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 78 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years (FY21 to FY25), an average of 1.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built. This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions.

The average construction cost for new homes is $266,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial approvals have reached $51.9 million, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Jondaryan has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 25th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. This is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations.

All new construction consists of detached dwellings, preserving Jondaryan's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 777 people, reflecting a quiet development environment. Future projections estimate Jondaryan will add 299 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Jondaryan has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 31 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct, Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct, Wellcamp Global Automotive Testing & Research Facility, and Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Expansion. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Jondaryan ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Jondaryan's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.8% as of September 2025.

This rate is 0.3% lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. The employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%. There are 4,086 residents in work, with workforce participation similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (4 times the regional level), manufacturing, and health care & social assistance (11.6%).

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, labour force by 6.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Jondaryan suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.3% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Jondaryan SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,236 and an average of $52,891. This is lower than the national average. Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $53,844 (median) and $60,290 (average) as of September 2025 in Jondaryan SA2. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Jondaryan, between the 24th and 30th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.1% of locals (2,530 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.7% in the same category. While housing costs are modest with 87.4% of income retained, total disposable income ranks at just the 29th percentile nationally.

Jondaryan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Jondaryan, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jondaryan stood at 38.8%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.2% and rented ones at 31.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with the Non-Metro Qld average. The median weekly rent in Jondaryan was $260, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $250. Nationally, Jondaryan's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $260 compared to the national figure of $375.

Jondaryan has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.7% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 23.9% and group households making up 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Jondaryan faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 9.2% while certificates make up 30.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Jondaryan 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 Jondaryan. Both younger and older age groups have notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (3,681 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.8% and 9.7% of residents respectively. 63.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Rest of Qld at 63.4%. Jondaryan has 19.8% (1,557 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Qld's 21.5%. Health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Jondaryan is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Jondaryan, surveyed in 2016, had a population with 88.8% being Australian citizens, 91.7% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 65.2%, compared to 66.9% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.0%), English (27.5%), and German (8.8%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 6.4%, compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Filipino and New Zealand populations also showed variations: 1.1% vs 1.4%, and 0.6% vs 0.5% respectively.

Jondaryan's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Jondaryan is 41 years, which matches Rest of Qld's average but is older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Jondaryan has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 65-74 increased from 10.7% to 11.9%, while those aged 25-34 grew from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 14.5% to 12.7%, and those aged 45-54 dropped from 13.0% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Jondaryan's age structure. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 21% (194 people), reaching 1,141 from 946. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.