Middle Park - Jamboree Heights
Statistical Area - sa2

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' population is approximately 7,351 as of Aug 2025, showing an increase of 265 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 3.7% rise from the previous population of 7,086. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 7,351 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,753 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Between Aug 2021 and Aug 2025, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' population grew by 3.7%, outperforming the SA3 area's growth of 3.2%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.1% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Dec 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 Jun 2023 are adopted, based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in Sep 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. According to demographic trends and projections, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' population is expected to contract by 653 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 220 people over this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has averaged approximately four new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. From FY21 to FY25, there were a total of 21 approvals, with none recorded so far in FY26. On average, six people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over the past five financial years (FY21-FY25), indicating significant demand outpacing supply, which can exert upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $450,000. This year has seen $1.1 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 9th percentile nationally in terms of choices for buyers, which supports demand for existing homes. This is below average nationally and reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent development has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 1826 people per approval, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights shows a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area: Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road), Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and Boral Brickworks Re-Zoning. These are key projects that could significantly influence the area's performance.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.8%, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

As of June 2025, there are 3,889 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 64.5%. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with 7.4% employment compared to 9.0% regionally. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. In the year to June 2025, the labour force in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights decreased by 1.5%, with employment declining by the same percentage, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. At the state level, as of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (a loss of 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, though it lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' employment could grow by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows that Middle Park - Jamboree Heights had higher incomes than the national average. The median income was $55,040 and the average was $69,120. In Greater Brisbane, the median income was $55,645 and the average was $70,520. Based on a 11.71% increase since financial year 2022, estimates as of March 2025 would be approximately $61,485 (median) and $77,214 (average). Census 2021 data shows incomes in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights are at the 69th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income band captures 34.3% of individuals (2,521), similar to surrounding regions' 33.3%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 were reported by 30.7% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, reflecting high purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. This compares to Brisbane's metropolitan area with 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights was 37.3%, similar to Brisbane metro's figure, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (43.0%) or rented (19.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,886, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was recorded at $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 80.3% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational achievement in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is notably higher than Queensland's average. 37.4% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to the state's 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 30.9% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (19.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,892 students. Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1117. All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The area functions as an educational hub, offering 25.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 12.8. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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

The transport analysis indicates that Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has 20 operational transport stops. These stops are served by buses operating along six different routes, offering a total of 503 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport is considered good, with residents being located an average of 231 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 71 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights shows higher-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~3,947 people) have private health cover, compared to 58.4% across Greater Brisbane.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.5%) and mental health issues (7.4%). Around 71.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 71.2% rate in Greater Brisbane. About 19.4% (~1,429 people) are aged 65 or over, with seniors showing particularly strong health outcomes, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Middle Park-Jamboree Heights has a high level of cultural diversity, with 26.5% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 35.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Middle Park-Jamboree Heights, accounting for 48.5% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 4.3% of the population identifying as Buddhist versus 3.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.8%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (10.4%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Vietnamese is overrepresented at 2.9%, South African at 1.0%, and New Zealand at 1.1%.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights as of 2021 is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years but close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (10.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 75 to 84 increased from 4.5% to 6.8%, while the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 12.0% to 10.7% and the 55 to 64 age group dropped from 12.1% to 10.9%. By 2041, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 37%, reaching 682 people from 496. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for all of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 age groups.