Elimbah

Population growth drivers in Elimbah are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The estimated population of Elimbah is around 4,691 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 401 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,290. AreaSearch estimates this through their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and validation of 65 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 45 persons per square kilometer. Elimbah's growth rate of 9.3% since the census is within 1.6 percentage points of the state average of 10.9%. Interstate migration contributed around 56% to overall population gains in recent periods, with other factors also being positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb is expected to increase by around 420 persons, reflecting an 8% total gain over 16 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Elimbah when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Elimbah has averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 139 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded so far. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), there has been an average of 3.1 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually.

This indicates that demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average expected construction cost value for new properties is $482,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

There have been $459,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, predominantly focusing on residential development. New development consists of 91% standalone homes and 9% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 199 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Elimbah is projected to add 374 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Elimbah has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects potentially affecting this region. Notable ones include M1 Industrial Estate, Northern Intermodal Terminal at Elimbah, Bruce Highway upgrade from Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163), and East Elimbah Estate. The following list highlights those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Elimbah well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Elimbah has a balanced workforce across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 2.8% and estimated employment growth of 3.8% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of December 2025, 2,584 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.3%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 14.9% of residents work from home. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is high at 1.7 times the regional level.

Professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 4.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident population vs working population count. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels rose by 3.8% and labour force increased by 4.1%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and unemployment fell by 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elimbah's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% in five years and 12.7% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of Elimbah had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 30, 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Elimbah was $52,786 and the average income stood at $62,852. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's figures were $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from July 2023 to March 2026, current estimates for Elimbah would be approximately $58,782 (median) and $69,992 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household income ranked at the 77th percentile ($2,183 weekly), while personal income sat at the 47th percentile. In terms of income distribution, 36.5% of Elimbah's community earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,712 individuals). This was slightly higher than the broader area where this cohort represented 33.3%. Notably, 30.7% of residents earned above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity in the suburb. Housing expenses accounted for 13.8% of income, and residents ranked high with disposable income at the 79th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Elimbah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Elimbah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elimbah was 32.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.6% and rented ones at 9.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Elimbah was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Elimbah's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $370 against the national figure of $375.

Elimbah features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.5% of all households, including 46.2% couples with children, 31.5% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 10.7% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Elimbah fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.3%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (34.7%). Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.9% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Elimbah has three operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 41 unique routes, collectively facilitating 601 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited with residents typically located 2181 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain dominant at 91%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 2.4, exceeding regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 14.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 85 trips daily, approximately translating to 200 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Elimbah are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Elimbah's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~2,444 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and asthma (8.2%). 67.4% of residents 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. Elimbah has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (797 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Elimbah is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Elimbah's population showed low cultural diversity, with 85.5% born in Australia and 91.0% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 95.1%. Christianity dominated Elimbah's religious landscape at 49.0%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 47.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.9%), English (31.8%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 1.2%, as were German (4.8% vs 4.2%) and New Zealand (0.8% vs 1.0%) ancestries.

Elimbah's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Elimbah is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years. This figure also modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Elimbah has a notably over-represented cohort of individuals aged 55-64 (15.9% locally), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (10.2%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.9%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.2% to 5.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 14.2%. Population forecasts for Elimbah in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 68%, reaching 426 people from 253. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 69% of anticipated growth, while the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.