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Population
Jamboree Heights is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Jamboree Heights is around 3,285 people. This reflects an increase of 144 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,141 people. The current population was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,856 persons per square kilometer, placing Jamboree Heights in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 4.6% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.0%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth.
AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a decline of 337 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to increase by 72 people.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Jamboree Heights according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data for Jamboree Heights, shows around 3 residential properties granted approval annually over the past 5 financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 15 homes. So far in FY26, 0 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 6.1 people per year between FY21 and FY25, indicating supply lagging demand, which may lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.
New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $450,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, approximately $1.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jamboree Heights maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns. However, this activity is lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.
All new construction has been standalone homes, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 1080 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Jamboree Heights may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.
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Infrastructure
Jamboree Heights has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, Darra Mixed-Use Commercial, and Connectwest Industrial Park. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.
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Greater Springfield Master Planned Community
Australia's largest privately funded master-planned city, spanning 2,860 hectares. As of 2026, the project has surpassed $30 billion in investment with a 2045 completion value estimated at $88 billion. Major milestones in 2026 include the staged opening of the $1 billion Mater Public Hospital Springfield expansion, providing 228 beds and specialized maternity and paediatric care. Infrastructure works continue with the Springfield Parkway and Greenbank Arterial duplication, where Stage 2 construction is set to commence in late 2026 for completion by December 2027.
Building Future Hospitals Program
Now referred to as the Hospital Rescue Plan, this $18.5 billion program is the largest health infrastructure investment in Queensland history. It aims to deliver over 2,600 new public hospital beds by 2032 through three new hospitals (Coomera, Bundaberg, Toowoomba) and major expansions at 10 existing facilities including QEII, Logan, and Princess Alexandra hospitals. Recent milestones in 2026 include the completion of the concept design for the 600-bed Coomera Hospital and the final concrete pour for the QEII Hospital expansion clinical building.
Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (I2S)
The I2S project is a proposed 25 km dedicated mass transit rail link connecting Ipswich Central and Springfield Central via the high-growth Ripley Valley. The project includes nine new stations (including hubs at University, Yamanto, and Ripley Town Centre) and is designed to provide a competitive alternative to private vehicle travel for an estimated 200,000 future residents. Following the completion of the Options Analysis in late 2024, the project moved into the Detailed Business Case phase in early 2026, supported by a 7.5 million AUD tripartite funding commitment under the SEQ City Deal.
Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is developing a corridor masterplan for the Centenary Motorway between Darra and Toowong. The project has shortlisted two primary options: Option 1 involves a new tunnel for through traffic with targeted surface upgrades, while Option 2 focuses on widening the existing motorway and constructing a new local arterial road. The planning phase includes detailed technical assessments and community consultation, with the masterplan expected to be finalised in late 2025. This project is separate from the ongoing $298.5 million Centenary Bridge Upgrade at Jindalee, though the bridge is considered the first stage of the broader corridor upgrade strategy.
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Rocklea to Darra (Remaining Sections)
Planning for the remaining sections of the Ipswich Motorway upgrade between Rocklea and Darra (Stages 2 and 3). Stage 1 (Granard Road, Rocklea to east of Oxley Road Interchange; 3km widening to 6 lanes, higher bridges over Oxley Creek floodplain, upgraded intersections and shared paths) was completed in April 2021. Stage 2 upgrades the Oxley Road Interchange. Stage 3 covers the remaining motorway section from Oxley Road Interchange to the Centenary Motorway at Darra. The upgrades aim to improve safety, capacity, journey reliability, flood immunity and active transport connections. As of mid-2024, planning (including updated masterplan and business cases) is complete; no construction funding is committed as of November 2025.
Logan West Upgrade
Proposed upgrade of approximately 10km of the western section of the Logan Motorway between Formation Street and the Mount Lindesay Highway, delivered as a partnership between Transurban Queensland and the Queensland Government. The scope includes adding an additional lane in each direction between the Centenary Motorway and the Mt Lindesay Highway, an extra westbound lane between Boundary Road and Formation Street, an upgraded Formation Street interchange, smart motorway technology, and increased vehicle height capacity to support over-dimensional freight. Once complete, the upgrade is forecast to reduce peak travel times by up to 20 minutes by 2031 and remove around 6,100 vehicles per day from local roads. Early investigation works are underway through 2026, with reference design release planned for mid 2026, state government approval targeted for mid 2027, construction commencing mid to late 2027, and completion ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Connectwest Industrial Park
Charter Hall, via its Charter Hall Prime Industrial Fund (CPIF), is planning a circa $350 million logistics estate on a 17.5-hectare site at 99 Harcourt Road, Darra. The estate is being pre-leased now and targets approximately 96,000sqm of GLA across modern warehouse and office facilities with B-Double access, generous hardstand, a mix of on-grade and recessed docks, and 24/7 operations permitted subject to Council approval. The project is adjacent to the previously delivered Connectwest Industrial Estate and is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating.
Wacol Logistics Hub
18.2 hectare industrial complex with six warehouses acquired by JD Property for $153M. Major employment hub with proximity to transport networks and Richlands corridor.
Employment
Employment conditions in Jamboree Heights remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis
Jamboree Heights has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,639 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.
Workforce participation in Jamboree Heights is lower at 65.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 20.9% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times higher than the regional level.
Conversely, accommodation & food employs only 5.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. 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 December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.5%, and employment decreased by 2.6% in Jamboree Heights, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jamboree Heights' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.
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Income
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 2023 indicates that income in Jamboree Heights is above the national average. The median income is $55,229 while the average income stands at $69,357. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year ending June 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,503 (median) and $77,236 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that income in Jamboree Heights clusters around the 65th percentile nationally. The largest segment comprises 36.5% of residents earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the surrounding region at 33.3%. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income. Residents rank within the 72nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Jamboree Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The dwelling structure in Jamboree Heights, as per the latest Census, comprised 100.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jamboree Heights stood at 31.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.7% and rented ones at 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,816, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Jamboree Heights was $420, higher than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Jamboree Heights' mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Jamboree Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 79.0% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.0%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households at 3.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Jamboree Heights shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
The area's university qualification rate is 34.8%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 47.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 22.6%. Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.0% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Analysis of public transport in Jamboree Heights shows eight active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six individual routes, collectively facilitating 503 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 240 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 85%, while train usage stands at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, 20.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 71 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Jamboree Heights is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts
Jamboree Heights shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with low prevalence across both younger and older age groups.
Approximately 55% (~1,796 people) have private health cover, higher than the average rate. The most prevalent conditions are mental health issues (8.3%) and asthma (7.7%), while 71.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Under-65 residents exhibit better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (574 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Jamboree Heights was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Jamboree Heights, surveyed in Aug-Sep 2016, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 27.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Overseas-born residents comprised 34.9%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 46.1% of the population.
Buddhism stood out with 4.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%. In terms of ancestry, top groups were English (24.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Other (11.5%). Notable ethnic group representations included Vietnamese at 2.9% (vs regional 0.8%), New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 1.0%), and Samoan at 0.8% (vs 0.9%).
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Age
Jamboree Heights's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Jamboree Heights has a median age of 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and nearing Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jamboree Heights has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 grew from 4.0% to 6.6%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 10.2% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 14.6% to 12.8%, and the 55-64 age group dropped from 9.9% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Jamboree Heights' age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 100%, adding 62 residents to reach 125. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 45-54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.