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Elimbah has an estimated 4,691 residents, up from 4,290 at the 2021 Census — a change of 401 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 56.0% of that increase. Density is about 46 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, Elimbah has an estimated population of approximately 4,691 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 401 individuals (9.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 4,290 residents. The variation is calculated from a resident base of 4,645, which AreaSearch determined by analyzing the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data and incorporating 65 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 45 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
The post-census expansion of 9.3% in Elimbah is within 1.6 percentage points of the Queensland average (10.9%), showcasing strong growth dynamics. Population gains were primarily driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 56.00000000000001% of the overall increase, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a base, are utilized for each SA2 area. For SA2 regions lacking this data and for projections beyond 2032, figures from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. Because state-level projections omit age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-group weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data). Looking forward, the area is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national median, with aggregated SA2 models indicating an increase of 420 people by 2041, representing a total rise of 8.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
139 new dwellings have been approved in Elimbah over the past five years, an average of 27 a year. That places the area in the 63rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas reveals that Elimbah averages approximately 27 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 139 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 19 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2.5 new residents added per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting steady demand that supports property values, the average expected construction cost for new dwellings is $482,000, showing a focus on higher-end builds. Commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $459,000, pointing to a major focus on residential construction.
Standalone houses make up 91.0% of the new approvals, while townhouses and apartments comprise 9.0%, maintaining the low-density character of the suburb through detached housing that appeals to buyers seeking space. The area averages about 201 people per dwelling approval, indicating a growing local market. Elimbah is projected to add 374 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current construction trends suggest that incoming housing supply will comfortably satisfy demand, supporting favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling growth to exceed projected levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Elimbah, worth an estimated $60.6 billion. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $90.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has identified 20 key projects expected to influence the region, including the M1 Industrial Estate, the Northern Intermodal Terminal (Elimbah), the Bruce Highway Upgrade - Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163), and the East Elimbah Estate.
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M1 Industrial Estate
A 48-hectare industrial estate strategically positioned near the Bruce Highway and M1 Motorway. The development features 39 hectares of developable land with ROL approval for 32 industrial lots ranging from 4,000sqm to 4.5 hectares. The site is zoned for General Industry, allowing for 24/7 operations and B-double access. Goldfields is currently advancing civil works and site preparation to support the region's growing logistics and manufacturing demands.
Northern Intermodal Terminal (Elimbah)
The Northern Intermodal Terminal is a proposed major freight hub near Elimbah, designed to facilitate freight transfer between the North Coast Rail Line and road networks. As part of the ShapingSEQ 2023 regional plan, it aims to reduce heavy vehicle movements through Brisbane. Current 2026 status indicates the project is in detailed planning alongside the Elimbah SEQ Development Area and the North Coast Line Stabling Expansion, which is slated for construction in 2027 to support the terminal's long-term viability.
Big Fish Junction
Big Fish Junction is a completed major retail and commercial precinct featuring Coles supermarket, Bunnings Warehouse, Chemist Warehouse, KFC, specialty dining options including Dhamaka Indian Restaurant, Subway, Sushi Tamashii, and CJ Pastries, plus retail stores including Liquorland, Cignall, Dollar Discount Variety, and Ozzee Nails & Spa. The shopping centre provides convenient family-friendly shopping with ample free shaded parking.
Bigmor Drive Footpath
A new 3.5km concrete footpath along Bigmor Drive, between Pumicestone Rd and Mansfield Rd, providing a 'missing link' in the local footpath network. The $700,000 project provides safe pedestrian access to local shops, parks and the commercial development next to the Big Fish Tavern.
East Elimbah Estate
A project of 1300 residential lots surrounded by green spaces interwoven with commercial and retail uses, East Elimbah is a true mixed-use development. The project will create opportunities for retirement, education, childcare and local convenience and will generate employment for the wider Moreton Bay region.
Elimbah North (Rose Creek)
One of the largest future new communities in Southeast Queensland, Elimbah North will be home to almost 40,000 people and offer a lifestyle that embodies the existing green and blue character of the area. The development will include over 20,000 homes, multiple schools, shopping centres, parks, and sports facilities. At the heart of this transformation lies Rose Creek, a community of approximately 13,000 people, strategically positioned near the Elimbah train station and the Bruce Highway.
GemLife Elimbah
A $428 million over-50s community featuring 404 homes in a gated development. The 26-hectare site at 38 Atherton Rd, will include 8.2 hectares of green space and a conservation area bordering a nature and recreation reserve. There will be $20 million of facilities, including a country club with a ballroom, virtual golf, wellness room, summer house and pool.
Pumicestone Road and Clinker Road Intersection Upgrade
A $10 million upgrade to the intersection of Pumicestone and Clinker Roads in Elimbah East. The works will include significant widening and capacity upgrades, traffic signals and turning lanes, median strips, lighting and a pedestrian path and cycle lane. The project will accelerate the development of approximately 1160 lots in nearby housing estates.
2,636 residents of Elimbah are employed, from a labour force of 2,718. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 71.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,944, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with the construction sector being highly represented. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%, and employment grew by an estimated 4.2% over the past year based on statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,636 residents are employed, which is 1.3% below the 4.3% unemployment rate in Greater Brisbane, while workforce participation aligns closely with the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 14.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows a strong local concentration, with an employment share 1.7 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing 4.3% of the workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Brisbane. A comparison of Census working population counts against resident workers indicates that local employment opportunities are limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year leading to March 2026, employment rose by 4.2% and the labor force expanded by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, the labor force expand by 3.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) provide context on future demand in Elimbah. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment mix suggests Elimbah's employment base will expand by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting model without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elimbah is $2,183 a week (about $114,000 a year), with median personal income at $789 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,786 a year against an average of $62,852. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO statistics for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Elimbah has an income level below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $52,786 and the average income is $62,852, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be around $58,782 for the median and $69,992 for the average. The 2021 Census ranks household income at the 77th percentile ($2,183 weekly) and personal income at the 47th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 36.5% of the population (1,712 individuals), compared to 33.3% across the wider region.
Residents earning over $3,000 weekly make up 30.7% of the community, indicating pockets of high affluence. Housing costs consume 13.8% of income, while disposable income ranks in the 79th percentile and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elimbah had 1,308 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 2% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the dwelling mix in Elimbah consisted of 97.6% houses and 2.4% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other properties. Homeownership in Elimbah reached 32.6%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 57.6% and rentals representing 9.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Brisbane metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $370, compared to regional averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, monthly repayments exceed the national average of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elimbah counted 1,308 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,430 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 87.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 46.2%, couples without children at 31.5%, and single parents at 9.3%. Non-family households comprise 12.5%, including lone persons at 10.7% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.3% of adults in Elimbah hold a university qualification, including 10.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 510 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 992 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region shows lower rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 14.3% of residents compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. Among these, bachelor degrees account for 10.4%, graduate diplomas make up 2.0%, and postgraduate qualifications represent 1.9%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (34.7%). Student numbers are high, with 28.1% of the population currently enrolled in education. This comprises 10.9% in primary school, 8.9% in high school, and 3.3% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Elimbah means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis shows 3 public transport stops operating in Elimbah, including both bus and train services. These stops support 41 routes that run a combined 601 passenger trips per week. Transport access is limited, with residents living an average of 2181 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 91% of commuters use a car. Vehicle ownership is high, averaging 2.4 cars per household. Working from home is common for 14.9% of residents according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Service frequency averages 85 trips per day across the network, which translates to about 200 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Elimbah report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics suggest lower outcomes in Elimbah based on mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions slightly more frequent across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~2,444 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.7% and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 67.4% reported having no chronic conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have a higher than average rate of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.0% of the population (797 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane, with seniors showing above-average health outcomes that rank higher nationally than the local population average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Elimbah is largely Australian-born, at 85.5% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.9%) and English (31.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with Australian-born residents making up 85.5% of the population, citizens accounting for 91.0%, and English-only speakers representing 95.1% of households. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.0% of residents, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the leading ancestries are Australian at 31.9% (exceeding the regional average of 23.2%), English at 31.8% (exceeding the regional average of 26.8%), and Irish at 7.7%. Specific ethnic differences include Dutch ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 1.2% regionally), German at 4.8% (compared to 4.2%), and New Zealand at 0.8% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elimbah is 40. 22.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Elimbah is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and slightly above the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is over-represented at 15.9% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is under-represented at 10.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 55 to 64 cohort grew from 13.3% to 15.9%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.2% to 5.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 16.3% to 14.2%. By 2041, projections suggest significant changes, led by a 68% increase (172 people) in the 75 to 84 age group, growing from 253 to 426.
Residents aged 65 and older will represent 69% of the projected growth, while declines are expected in the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elimbah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,290 at the 2021 Census → 4,691 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30961). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.