Middle Park - Jamboree Heights

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

As of May 2026, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' population is approximately 7,411, reflecting a 325-person increase (4.6%) since the 2021 Census which reported 7,086 people. This growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 7,411 in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. The population density is around 2,775 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' growth rate exceeded its SA3 area's (3.0%), making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. 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 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; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 640 persons by 2041, but growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group with an expected expansion of 187 people.

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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 21 homes. As of FY-26, one approval has been recorded so far. On average, six new residents arrive annually for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that demand is outpacing supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $483,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 8th percentile nationally for housing choices, which supports demand for existing homes. This is below average nationally and reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

All recent development has comprised detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 1826 people per approval, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights shows it is a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future and benefiting potential buyers.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Six projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area, with key ones including Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road), Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning.

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Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has an unemployment rate of 4.0% as of December 2025. It has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The area has 3,780 residents in work and its unemployment rate is 0.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in the area is somewhat lower at 65.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, a moderate 23.2% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, the area has a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, construction has limited presence with 7.4% employment compared to 9.0% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.3% while employment declined by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage point. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Middle Park - Jamboree Heights SA2 has higher income than the national average. The median income is $58,095 and the average is $71,148. In contrast, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Middle Park - Jamboree Heights are approximately $64,695 (median) and $79,230 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights cluster around the 68th percentile nationally. The income analysis reveals that 34.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,541 individuals), consistent with surrounding regions where 33.3% fall into this category. Economic strength is evident as 30.7% of households have high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Middle Park - Jamboree Heights, as per the latest Census, 97.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area where 73.5% of dwellings are houses. Home ownership in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights stood at 37.3%, with mortgaged properties at 43.0% and rented ones at 19.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,886, exceeding Brisbane's metro average of $1,863. Weekly rent in the area averaged $430, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $380. Nationally, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights' mortgage repayments were above Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $430 compared to the national figure of $375.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average 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 account for 19.7%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 high, with 37.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to the Queensland average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 19.0%. Educational participation is notable, 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.

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

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has 20 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 503 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 231 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 84%, while train and bus usage stands at 7% and 6% respectively. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 71 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence (2021).

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 54% (~4,009 people) of the total population have private health cover. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.5 and 7.4% of residents respectively. About 71.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane (2021). The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Around 19.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,463 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane (2021). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population (2021).

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Middle Park-Jamboree Heights, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 26.5% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, while 35.8% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 48.5%.

However, Buddhism stood out at 4.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%. Ancestry-wise, the top groups were English (23.8%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (10.4%). Notably, Vietnamese (2.9% vs regional 0.8%), South Australian (1.0% vs 0.6%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 1.0%) groups were overrepresented.

Middle Park - Jamboree Heights's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.5% to 7.2%, while those aged 15 to 24 increased from 11.3% to 12.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 12.0% to 10.2%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 12.1% to 10.7%. By 2041, Middle Park - Jamboree Heights is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 97%, reaching 300 people from the current 152. This growth will be driven solely by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 45-54 and 65-74.