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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the Jerrabomberra statistical area (Lv2), and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Jerrabomberra's population is estimated at around 9,716 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 115 people (1.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,601 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,714 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 857 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national regional areas is anticipated, with the Jerrabomberra (SA2) expected to grow by 481 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.9% in total 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 seen minimal residential development activity with only 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 broad market demand. The small number of approvals means 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 developments consist of 60% detached houses and 40% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the current 86% houses. This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The area has an estimated population of 2157 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections show Jerrabomberra adding 472 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind 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 have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.4%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 5,886 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 3.4% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 77.4%, exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Key industries for Jerrabomberra residents include public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Notably, public administration & safety is strongly specialized with an employment share 4.5 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 8.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Jerrabomberra's labour force decreased by 5.4%, with employment declining by the same percentage, keeping unemployment rate stable. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4%. State-level data to November 25, 2025 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jerrabomberra's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.2% in five years and 12.7% in ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 $52,390 and $65,215 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $93,160 (median) and $113,441 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Jerrabomberra's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 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%. The high proportion of earners above $3,000/week indicates strong economic capacity in Jerrabomberra. After housing costs, residents retain 89.1% of income, reflecting strong 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Jerrabomberra, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 74.5% houses and 25.5% 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 Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Jerrabomberra was $490, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Jerrabomberra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,405 than 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 constitute 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 comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Jerrabomberra is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 37.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.2% and certificates for 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 offer 446 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 151 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 63 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jerrabomberra's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Jerrabomberra shows strong health metrics with low prevalence of common conditions among younger cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 68% (6,605 people), compared to 61.9% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.0% and 7.5% respectively.

72.5% declare no medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Rest of NSW. As of 9th March 2021, 9.6% (932 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 13.4% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention.

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 aligns with its wider region, with 82.3% born in Australia, 94.4% being citizens, and 87.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 57.2%, compared to 52.1% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (27.7%), English (25.2%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.7% vs regional 1.5%), Serbian (0.8% vs 0.6%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Jerrabomberra.

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

The median age in Jerrabomberra is 37 years, which is lower than Rest of 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 particularly prominent, making up 16.2% of the population, while those aged 65-74 make up a smaller proportion at 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 14.4% to 16.2%, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 18.2% to 15.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 35-44 age cohort is expected to increase by 219 people (14%), growing from 1,573 to 1,793. Conversely, both the 15-24 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in number.