Elimbah

Population growth drivers in Elimbah are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Elimbah's population is estimated at around 4,649, reflecting an increase of 359 people since the 2021 Census. The population was 4,290 in 2021. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 4,606 following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 45 persons per square kilometer. Elimbah's 8.4% growth since census is within 0.5 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 56% of overall gains, although all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, Elimbah is expected to grow by 509 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10% over the 17 years.

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

Elimbah has seen approximately 27 new home approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 139 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 7 approvals recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 3.1 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed annually. This has led to demand outpacing supply, potentially influencing prices and increasing competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $482,000. In this financial year, there have been $459,000 in commercial development approvals, indicating a residential focus.

New developments consist of 91% detached houses and 9% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Elimbah's traditional low density character. With around 199 people per approval, it reflects a growing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Elimbah is projected to add 466 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include M1 Industrial Estate, Northern Intermodal Terminal (Elimbah), Bruce Highway Upgrade - Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163), and East Elimbah Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Elimbah performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Elimbah has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and an estimated employment growth of 9.7% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 2,598 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Elimbah stands at 66.6%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in construction employment, with a share that is 1.7 times the regional level.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 4.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 9.7%, while labour force grew by 8.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4%. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elimbah's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Elimbah's median income was $52,786 and average income was $62,852. This is below Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,171 (median) and $71,645 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Elimbah's household income ranks at the 77th percentile ($2,183 weekly), with personal income at the 47th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 36.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (1,696 individuals). This aligns with regional levels where this cohort also represents 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 30.7% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. Housing expenses account for 13.8% of income. Elimbah residents rank in the 79th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Elimbah's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elimbah was at 32.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.6% and rented ones at 9.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. The median weekly rent was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $0 and $0. Nationally, Elimbah's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Elimbah features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.1 people

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.

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 prominent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (34.7%). Current educational participation is high at 28.1%, comprising primary (10.9%), secondary (8.9%), and tertiary education (3.3%).

Elimbah State School serves the area with an enrollment of 510 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992). It offers primary education exclusively, with secondary options available nearby.

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

Transport analysis shows three active stops operating in Elimbah. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 32 routes serving these stops, collectively offering 601 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated limited, with residents typically located 2181 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 85 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 shows below-average health indicators with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~2,422 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area rate. The most common conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and asthma (8.2%). 67.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Brisbane. There are 16.7% seniors aged 65 and over (776 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, better than the general population's health metrics.

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, 91.0% being citizens, and 95.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.0%, compared to None% across Greater Brisbane. The top ancestry groups were Australian (31.9%), English (31.8%), and Irish (7.7%).

Notably, Dutch residents made up 2.0%, German 4.8%, and New Zealand 0.8%, all higher than the regional averages of None%.

Elimbah's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Elimbah is 40 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, which also exceeds the national average by two years. The 55-64 age group makes up 15.4% of Elimbah's population, notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average, while the 25-34 year-olds constitute only 10.9%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 13.3% to 15.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 11.0%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 16.3% to 15.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Elimbah, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 92%, reaching 465 people from 241. This growth is led by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent 69% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.