Jondaryan
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 7,881 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 219 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 7,662. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,835 from ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3.7 persons per square kilometer. Jondaryan's growth rate of 2.9% since the Census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 45.5% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers including overseas and interstate migration being positive factors.

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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth of Australia's regional areas, with the area expected to increase by 348 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting a total 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 per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 78 dwellings approved over the past five financial years from FY-2021 to FY-2025, and no recorded approvals so far in FY-2026. On average, 1.6 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling constructed during these five financial years. This indicates a balanced market between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions for housing.

The average construction cost of new homes has been around $281,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. In the current financial year, commercial approvals totalling $51.9 million have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum in Jondaryan. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Jondaryan records approximately three-quarters of the building activity per person. Nationally, when measured against other areas assessed, Jondaryan places around the 26th percentile for housing choices available, suggesting more limited options for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

This level is also below average nationally, which may reflect the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent development in Jondaryan has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population count per dwelling approval in the area is 777 people, reflecting its quiet and low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate that Jondaryan will gain an additional 302 residents by the year 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch identified 37 projects potentially impacting the area. Major initiatives include the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC), Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct, Wellcamp Entertainment Precinct, and Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Aerospace Precinct. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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

Jondaryan has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.3% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. There are 4,053 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is 0.6% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.

The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share four times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.6% of local workers, lower than Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Many residents may commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, and the labour force grew by 5.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jondaryan's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ended 2022 shows Jondaryan had a median taxpayer income of $47,236 and an average income of $52,891. These figures are lower than the national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 for Rest of Qld respectively. Assuming an 11.71% Wage Price Index growth from financial year ended 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,767 (median) and $59,085 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Jondaryan rank modestly between the 25th and 31st percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 32.1% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with a total of 2,529 residents falling into this category. This pattern is similar to the broader area where 31.7% earn within this range. Housing costs are modest, with 87.4% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 30th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Jondaryan, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 5.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jondaryan was 38.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (30.2%) or rented (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent was $260, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $250. Nationally, Jondaryan's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Jondaryan were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 26.3%, with lone person households at 23.9% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 10.7%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (30.4%).

Educational participation is notably 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. A robust network of 7 schools operates within Jondaryan, educating approximately 1,017 students. Education provision is balanced with 6 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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 issues in Jondaryan, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 47% (~3680 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (9.8%) and asthma (9.7%). 63.3% claim no medical ailments, similar to Rest of Qld's 63.4%. Jondaryan has 19.8% residents aged 65+ (1557 people), slightly lower than Rest of Qld's 21.5%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but generally perform better than the overall population.

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

Jondaryan showed lower cultural diversity, with 88.8% citizens, 91.7% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated at 65.2%, compared to 66.9% regionally. Top ancestral groups were Australian (33.0%), English (27.5%), and German (8.8%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal was higher at 6.4% (vs regional 4.7%), Filipino at 1.1% (vs 1.4%), New Zealand at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).

Jondaryan's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Jondaryan is 41 years, matching Rest of Qld's average but somewhat 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 proportion of residents aged 65-74 grew from 10.7% to 11.9%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 10.9% to 12.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 declined from 14.5% to 12.7%, and those aged 45-54 dropped from 13.0% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Jondaryan's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 21%, reaching 1,141 people from 945. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 58% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic profile in the area. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.