Zillmere

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

Zillmere's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is around 10,058 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 735 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,323 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,045 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,718 persons per square kilometer, placing Zillmere in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Zillmere's growth rate of 7.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.8%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving the primary growth for the area.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of national statistical areas, with Zillmere expected to increase by 481 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall 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, there have been 5 recorded approvals. Each year, an average of 3.6 new residents is associated with every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This has led to a significant demand exceeding supply, resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $298,000. In the current financial year, there have been $22.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 27th percentile nationally for areas assessed, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. This is reflective of the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. New developments consist of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring compact living which attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

Zillmere has approximately 890 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Zillmere is projected to add 468 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, 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 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include 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 most likely to be 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 11.5% over the past year. In September 2025, 5,634 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 4.4%, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Zillmere was 73.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.8%. According to Census responses, 14.6% of residents worked from home as of September 2025. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing sectors. 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 predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 11.5%, while labour force grew by 11.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and labour force grow by 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Zillmere's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median income among taxpayers in Zillmere SA2 was $56,293 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $66,291 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Brisbane, which had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,872 for the median income and $72,860 for the average income as of September 2025. According to census data, personal income ranks at the 46th percentile with a weekly income of $788, while household income sits at the 30th percentile. The largest segment of income brackets comprises 33.1% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 3,329 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

In Zillmere, as per the latest Census, 55.0% of dwellings were houses while 45.1% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metropolitan area'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 average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Zillmere 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 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 account for 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; 27.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the SA4 region's 33.8%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common 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 notably high at 29.5%, including 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 stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively providing 2,471 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 152 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Zillmere's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 76%, followed by train at 13% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 14.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 353 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but particularly higher among older cohorts.

Private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~5,240 people), slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues impact 10.8% of residents while asthma affects 8.4%. Conversely, 67.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,423 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 showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 31.0% born overseas and 23.9% using a language 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%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups were English (24.4%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (14.4%), with the latter significantly higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Samoan was at 0.9% in Zillmere compared to 0.9% regionally, Maori was at 1.1% versus 1.1%, and Filipino was at 2.2% against the regional average of 1.2%.

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

Zillmere's median age is 34, compared to Greater Brisbane's 36 and Australia's 38. Zillmere has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%) than Greater Brisbane but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). This 25-34 concentration is above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 15.0% to 15.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Zillmere. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 24%, adding 260 residents to reach 1,359. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 58% of this growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.