Jimboomba

Jimboomba lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Jimboomba's population is estimated at 9,395 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a growth of 1,972 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,423. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 9,009 in June 2024 and an additional 737 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 172 persons per square kilometer. Jimboomba's growth rate of 26.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Proportional growth weightings align with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, the Jimboomba statistical area is forecast to grow by 3,885 persons, reflecting an increase of 32.2% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Jimboomba was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Jimboomba averaged approximately 177 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 889 homes were approved, with a further 74 approved in FY-26. This resulted in an average of 1.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

The average construction value of new homes was $361,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $2.6 million. Jimboomba's construction rates are similar to Greater Brisbane, indicating a balanced market. New development consists predominantly of detached houses (91.0%) and medium/high-density housing (9.0%).

With around 37 people per dwelling approval, Jimboomba exhibits growth area characteristics. Population forecasts suggest Jimboomba will gain 3,028 residents by 2041. Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Jimboomba has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Petbarn and Large Format Retail in Jimboomba, Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade from Johanna Street to South Street in Elridge, and Yarrabilba Energy Infrastructure project. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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Jimboomba ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Jimboomba has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar employment. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. Residents' unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction employment levels are 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.1% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5%, labour force grew by 2.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted slightly by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jimboomba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Jimboomba had a median income among taxpayers of $50,895 and an average income of $59,412. These figures are below the national averages of $67,236 (median) and $92,799 (average). In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Jimboomba would be approximately $55,939 (median) and $65,300 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,127 weekly), while personal income is at the 50th percentile. Distribution data shows 38.2% of Jimboomba's population (3,588 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Jimboomba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Jimboomba's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jimboomba stood at 22.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.4% and rented ones at 13.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. Median weekly rent was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Jimboomba's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Jimboomba features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.5% of all households, including 45.9% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.5%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Jimboomba shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 12.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas, both at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.8%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.4% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows six active stops operating in Jimboomba, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 103 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 2.115 kilometers from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 14 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Jimboomba is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Jimboomba faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a considerably higher degree among older cohorts.

According to a study conducted on 9th June 20XX, approximately 51% of the total population (~4,767 people) had private health cover. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.1 and 8.4% of residents respectively, as per data from 1st January 20XX to 31st December 20XX. A total of 67.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments during this period, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. The area had 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,305 people) as of 31st December 20XX, which was higher than the 11.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population during this period.

Jimboomba ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jimboomba's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.1% of its population being Australian citizens and 81.9% born in Australia. English was the language spoken exclusively at home by 94.3% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 47.0% of Jimboomba's population.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 0.9%, slightly higher than the regional average of 1.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.6%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (7.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation compared to Greater Brisbane: New Zealanders made up 1.5% versus 1.6%, Maori comprised 1.0% versus 1.4%, and Hungarians constituted 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Jimboomba's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Jimboomba's median age is nearly 37 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba has a higher percentage of 5-14 year-olds (14.9%) but fewer 25-34 year-olds (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has grown from 12.8% to 14.4%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.4% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Jimboomba's age profile, with the 55-64 cohort projected to grow by 44%, adding 493 residents for a total of 1,612.