Elimbah

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Elimbah statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,652. This figure reflects an increase of 362 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,290. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,606 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of an additional 55 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 45 persons per square kilometer. Elimbah's 8.4% growth since census is close to the national average of 9.7%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. 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 aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Elimbah (SA2) is expected to grow by 509 persons to reach a total population of around 5,161 by 2041. This reflects an increase of approximately 9.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Elimbah has seen approximately 27 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 139 homes. In FY-26 to date, there have been 9 approvals. On average, 3.1 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that demand is outpacing supply, potentially putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties is $482,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In this financial year, there have been $459,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings at 91.0% and townhouses or apartments at 9.0%, maintaining Elimbah's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 199 people per dwelling approval, Elimbah exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Elimbah is expected to grow by 463 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 identified 25 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include M1 Industrial Estate, Northern Intermodal Terminal (Elimbah), Bruce Highway Upgrade from 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's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with high representation.

In the past year, ending September 2025, Elimbah had an unemployment rate of 2.3% and employment growth of 7.3%. As of September 2025, 2,610 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation at 66.6%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population versus resident population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Elimbah's employment levels increased by 7.3%, labour force grew by 6.1%, and unemployment fell by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-wide in Queensland, employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. 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 Elimbah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Elimbah suburb is $52,786 and average income is $62,852. This is lower than national averages of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). In Greater Brisbane, the figures are $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Elimbah is approximately $58,017 and average income is around $69,081 by September 2025. Census data indicates household income ranks at the 77th percentile ($2,183 weekly) and personal income ranks at the 47th percentile in Elimbah. Income analysis reveals that 36.5% of residents earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (1,697 residents), which aligns with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same income category. Notably, 30.7% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in Elimbah. Housing expenses consume 13.8% of income for residents, who rank within the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Elimbah's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Elimbah stood at 32.6%, with 57.6% of dwellings mortgaged and 9.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was $370. Nationally, Elimbah's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 12.5%, consisting of 10.7% lone person households and 1.8% group households. 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 prevalent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (34.7%). Educational participation is high at 28.1%, with 10.9% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing 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

Transport analysis shows three active stops in Elimbah offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 41 routes, collectively providing 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's health indicators show below-average results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~2,424 people), slightly leading the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and asthma (8.2%). A majority, 67.4%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of age distribution, 16.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (776 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Elimbah are above average, performing better than the general population in 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, practiced by 49.0%. This contrasts with no available data for Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.9%), English (31.8%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Dutch (2.0%) and German (4.8%) ancestry were overrepresented compared to regional averages of none percent each. New Zealand ancestry was also present at 0.8%, with no regional comparison available.

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 and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Elimbah at 15.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 13.3% to 15.4% of Elimbah's population, while the 15 to 24 cohort has declined 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 represent 69% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 45 to 54 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.