Zillmere
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Zillmere's population is around 10,054 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 731 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,323 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,045 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,717 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Zillmere's 7.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.8%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered 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; hence proportional growth weightings are applied using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to increase by 481 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.7% over the 17 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 received approximately 25 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 126 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracts around 3.6 new residents per year, indicating high demand outstripping supply. New homes are constructed at an average value of $562,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals amounted to $22.4 million. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks in the 28th percentile nationally for housing choices. The area's population density is approximately 890 people per dwelling approval. Future projections suggest Zillmere will add 472 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately.

Future projections show Zillmere adding 472 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Zillmere has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Pioneer Estate, Zillmere Station Transit Oriented Development, Beams Road Upgrade (Lacey Road to Handford Road), and Pioneer Rise. The following list details those 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. Its unemployment rate was 7.8% as of June 2025, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

The area saw an estimated employment growth of 11.5% over the past year. As of June 2025, 5,483 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 7.6%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Notably, employment in transport, postal & warehousing is at 1.5 times the regional average. However, education & training has limited presence with 7.2% employment compared to the regional average of 9.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 11.5%, while labour force grew by 10.6%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Zillmere's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Zillmere's median income among taxpayers was $52,737 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,042 during the same period. For Greater Brisbane, these figures were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Zillmere would be approximately $60,115 (median) and $71,862 (average) as of September 2025. According to census data, personal income ranks at the 47th percentile with a weekly income of $788. Household income sits at the 31st percentile. The largest income segment comprises 33.1% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 3,327 residents falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 33.3% fall into the same income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Zillmere, 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 dwellings were 55.0% houses and 45.1% other dwellings as of the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 75.4% houses and 24.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Zillmere was at 18.5%, with mortgages at 27.2% and rentals at 54.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,677, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,800. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $375. 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households at 6.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

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 the SA4 region's 33.8%. The gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (24.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.6% in primary, 6.4% in tertiary, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. Zillmere's four schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,228 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 988) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Transport analysis shows 59 active transport stops in Zillmere, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,460 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 151 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 351 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 41 weekly trips per individual 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 with common health conditions prevalent across age groups, particularly among older cohorts.

Private health cover is held by approximately 51% of Zillmere's total population (~5,137 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues affect 10.8% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.4%. About 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.8% in Greater Brisbane. As of 2016, 14.1% of Zillmere's population is aged 65 and over (1,422 people), lower than the 18.5% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Zillmere 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

Zillmere's population was found to have a higher overseas-born proportion, with 31.0%, compared to most local areas. Additionally, 23.9% of Zillmere residents spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Zillmere, accounting for 44.5% of its population.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 5.6% of Zillmere's population, higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.7%. The top three ancestry groups were English at 24.4%, Australian at 21.9%, and Other at 14.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Samoan was overrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Maori at 1.1% versus 0.9%, and Filipino at 2.2% compared to 2.1%.

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

Zillmere's median age is 34, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 36 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.0% to 15.8%, while the 15-24 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Zillmere. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 24%, adding 261 residents to reach a total of 1,359. This growth is primarily driven by demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 57% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.