Zillmere

Zillmere has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Zillmere's population was around 10,148 as of May 2026. This showed an increase of 825 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,323. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,132 in June 2025 and 38 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 2,742 persons per square kilometer, placing Zillmere in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Zillmere's growth rate of 8.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's rate of 7.7%, indicating it was a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort where utilized. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth nationally, with Zillmere expected to increase by 373 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.5% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Zillmere recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Zillmere has seen approximately 25 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 126 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 new residents per year are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This results in demand outstripping supply, leading to potential price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes is $298,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $22.4 million, indicating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks in the 27th percentile nationally for assessed areas, suggesting limited property choices and supporting demand for existing properties. This is reflective of the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, catering to affordability and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

The population density stands at approximately 890 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Zillmere is projected to add 357 residents, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially exceeding current forecast growth.

Zillmere has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

A total of seventeen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include major initiatives such as Pioneer Estate, Zillmere Station Transit Oriented Development, Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, and Beams Road Level Crossing Removal & Overpass. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Zillmere has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Zillmere has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.4% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 10.5% over the past year. As of that date, 5747 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 4.3%, which is 0.2 percentage points higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

The workforce participation rate was 74.3%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 14.6% of residents worked from home. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing sectors. Notably, employment levels in transport, postal & warehousing were at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, education & training had limited presence with only 7.2% of employment compared to the regional average of 9.4%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 10.5% while labour force grew by 9.9%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Zillmere's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median income among taxpayers in Zillmere SA2 is $56,293 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The average income stands at $66,291 during the same period. For Greater Brisbane, these figures are $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes for Zillmere SA2 would be approximately $62,688 (median) and $73,822 (average). Census data shows personal income ranks at the 46th percentile ($788 weekly), while household income sits at the 30th percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 33.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 3,358 residents falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile.

Zillmere displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Zillmere's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.0% houses and 45.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Zillmere stood at 18.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.2% and rented ones at 54.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,677, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $350 compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Zillmere's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Zillmere features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.2% of all households, including 21.3% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 6.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Zillmere aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Zillmere trail regional benchmarks, with 27.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 33.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (24.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.6% in primary education, 6.4% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Zillmere has 58 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 40 routes providing 2,471 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 152 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward bound due to Zillmere's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 76%, followed by trains at 13% and buses at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 353 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Zillmere is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Zillmere faces significant health challenges as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Private health cover is slightly lower than the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~5,287 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.8 and 8.4% of residents respectively. 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,436 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Zillmere was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Zillmere's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.0% born overseas and 23.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Zillmere, accounting for 44.5% of its population. Notably, the proportion identifying as 'Other' was higher in Zillmere at 5.6%, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.4%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (14.4%), with the latter being substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Samoan was at 0.9% in Zillmere, matching the regional figure; Maori also stood at 1.1%, equal to the regional average; Filipino representation was higher at 2.2%, compared to the regional average of 1.2%.

Zillmere hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Zillmere has a median age of 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 15.0% to 16.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Zillmere. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 21%, adding 235 residents to reach a total of 1,355. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 58% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.