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 Feb 2026, the population of Jerrabomberra is estimated at around 9,716, reflecting an increase of 115 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,601. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 9,714 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of an additional 22 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 857 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth primarily drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 52.0% of overall gains. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

These projections indicate lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally for regional areas like Jerrabomberra, expecting an increase of 495 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.1% over the 17 years.

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. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Jerrabomberra has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of NSW and is below national averages. New developments consist of 60% detached houses and 40% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the current 86% houses. This mix shows expanding medium-density options across price brackets. The area's population per dwelling approval is estimated at 2158 people. By 2041, Jerrabomberra is projected to add 493 residents.

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

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These key projects include South Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, Poplars Innovation Precinct, and Jerrabomberra High School Upgrade Stage 2. Details about these projects can be found below.

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

Jerrabomberra has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 0.4%. The area's employment statistics show that 5,863 residents are working, with an unemployment rate 3.5% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Jerrabomberra is high at 78.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, a low 11.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The key industries for employment among residents are public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Jerrabomberra has a 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 may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Jerrabomberra's labour force decreased by 4.4%, with a concurrent 4.3% decline in employment, keeping the unemployment rate stable. In contrast, Regional NSW saw a 1.2% employment contraction, a 0.8% labour force reduction, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jerrabomberra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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 for financial year 2023, Jerrabomberra had a median taxpayer income of $85,578 and an average income of $104,208. These figures place Jerrabomberra in the top percentile nationally, compared to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $93,160 (median) and $113,441 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Jerrabomberra's household, family, and personal incomes between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 40.5% of locals (3,934 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. A substantial proportion, 58.2%, earn above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 89.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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, 86.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of 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 $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, Jerrabomberra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,405 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 14.5%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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 is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 37.3% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. University graduates comprise 20.0%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 12.8%, and graduate diplomas by 4.5%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (18.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (11.2%), secondary (10.1%), and tertiary (6.2%) levels.

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 collectively provide 446 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 151 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Jerrabomberra's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect 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 younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (6,605 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.0% and 7.5% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (932 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with national rankings for 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 population, born in Australia, was 82.3%, with 94.4% being citizens, and 87.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 57.2% of Jerrabomberra's population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.7%), English (25.2%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.7%) was overrepresented in Jerrabomberra compared to the regional average of 0.4%. Similarly, Serbian (0.8%) and Hungarian (0.4%) were also overrepresented.

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 16.4% of the population, while those aged 65-74 make up a smaller proportion at 6.1%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 35-44 has increased from 14.4% to 16.4%, while the percentage of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 18.2% to 14.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the age group 35-44 is expected to increase by 201 people to 1,795, while both the 15-24 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in number.