Jerrabomberra

Jerrabomberra 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 Jerrabomberra is around 9,613 people. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census total of 9,601 residents, indicating a growth of 12 people (0.1%). AreaSearch validated this estimate using ERP data released by the ABS in June 2025 and additional 22 new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at approximately 848 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages observed across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth accounted for about 52.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, based on 2022 figures, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022, using a 2021 base year for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. By 2041, Jerrabomberra is expected to grow by 401 persons, reflecting an increase of 4.2% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Jerrabomberra is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Jerrabomberra has had minimal residential development activity with 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 16. These low development levels reflect its rural nature, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Jerrabomberra has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of NSW and national averages. New development consists of 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 86.0% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 2157 people, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Jerrabomberra is projected to add 401 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Poplars Innovation Precinct, and Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2.

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Employment conditions in Jerrabomberra rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Jerrabomberra has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.4%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of December 2025. There are 5,874 residents employed, with the unemployment rate being 3.5% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate is high at 78.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicate that 11.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Jerrabomberra shows strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 4.5 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 8.7% of Jerrabomberra's workforce compared to 16.9% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Jerrabomberra's labour force decreased by 4.3%, alongside a 4.3% employment decline, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Jerrabomberra's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Jerrabomberra suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $85,578 and an average level of $104,208. Nationally, these figures place Jerrabomberra in the top percentile, compared to Regional NSW's levels of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. By March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $94,410 and average income $114,962, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Jerrabomberra rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 99th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that 40.5% of locals (3,893 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from broader area trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (58.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 89.1% of income, reflecting robust purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Jerrabomberra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Jerrabomberra, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 13.7% comprising semi-detached, apartments and other dwellings. This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jerrabomberra stood at 30.7%, with mortgaged properties at 50.2% and rented ones at 19.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,405, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Jerrabomberra was $490, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Jerrabomberra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,405 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $490 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 85.5% of all households, including 51.7% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.5%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational achievement in Jerrabomberra places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Jerrabomberra's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 37.3% have university qualifications compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (18.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jerrabomberra has 63 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 38 different routes that together provide 446 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 151 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Jerrabomberra being primarily residential. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 96%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 63 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Jerrabomberra is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Jerrabomberra shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (6,535 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.0% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%, while 72.5% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.3% in Regional NSW. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (990 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Jerrabomberra records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jerrabomberra's cultural diversity was found to align with the wider region's average, with 82.3% of its population born in Australia, 94.4% being citizens, and 87.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Jerrabomberra, comprising 57.2% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (27.7%), English (25.2%, notably lower than the regional average of 30.5%), and Irish (8.7%).

Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Macedonian is overrepresented at 1.7% in Jerrabomberra versus 0.4% regionally, Serbian at 0.8% versus 0.2%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.2%.

Jerrabomberra's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Jerrabomberra is 37 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 35-44 are prominent, making up 16.0% of the population, while those aged 65-74 make up a smaller proportion at 6.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.4% to 16.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 18.2% to 15.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Jerrabomberra's age structure. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to increase by 180 people, rising from 1,538 to 1,719. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.