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 around 9,922 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,499 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,423. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 9,668 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 800 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 181 persons per square kilometer. Jimboomba's growth rate of 33.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.3%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 4,347 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 41.2% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Jimboomba recorded around 177 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 888 homes. In FY26 so far, 96 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.3 new residents was gained for each dwelling built, indicating healthy demand supporting property values. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $361,000.

This financial year, $2.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This is above national averages, indicating strong developer confidence in the area. Building activity shows 91% standalone homes and 9% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With around 38 people per approval, Jimboomba reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 4093 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Petbarn and Large Format Retail development in Jimboomba, Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade from Johanna Street to South Street, Elridge Estate works, and Yarrabilba Energy Infrastructure improvements. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Jimboomba exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Jimboomba has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. In the past year, employment growth was estimated at 1.6%.

As of December 2025, 5359 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Moderately, 13.6% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Over December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased by 1.6% and labour force by 1.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment 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 6.0% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Jimboomba had lower incomes than average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income was $50,895 and the average income stood at $59,412, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,677 (median) and $66,161 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data showed household income ranked at the 74th percentile ($2,127 weekly) and personal income at the 50th percentile. Income analysis revealed that 38.2% of Jimboomba's population (3,790 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region where 33.3% were in the same category. High housing costs consumed 16.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 73rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

Jimboomba's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had a different composition with 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jimboomba was at 22.9%, while the remainder were either mortgaged (63.4%) or rented (13.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jimboomba was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Jimboomba was recorded at $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Jimboomba's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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, each at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 45.6% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.8%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (12.4%), secondary (10.2%), and tertiary (2.9%) education levels.

Educational participation is notably 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

Jimboomba has six active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 103 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited with residents typically located 2115 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuting in Jimboomba is outward-bound due to its residential nature. Cars are the dominant mode of transport, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 2.3 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 14 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Jimboomba is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Jimboomba faces significant health challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment in June 2021. The area has a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, with this trend more pronounced among older age groups.

Only approximately 51% (~5,035 people) of Jimboomba's population has private health cover, lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.1 and 8.4% of residents respectively, compared to 67.8% who claim no medical ailments. This is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents show a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.3% (1,418 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors presenting some challenges but ranking lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 spoken as the only language at home by 94.3% of residents. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 47.0% of Jimboomba's population.

However, the most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which accounted for 0.9% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.6%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (7.7%), all substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 26.8%, 23.2%, and not specified. Additionally, New Zealanders made up 1.5% of Jimboomba's population compared to the regional average of 1.0%. Maori representation was at 1.0%, slightly lower than the regional average of 1.1%, while Hungarian residents comprised 0.3% of the population, higher than the regional average of 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 (14.4%) but fewer 25-34 year-olds (11.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.8% to 15.0%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.6% to 4.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.4%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 14.4% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Jimboomba's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 51%, adding 651 residents to reach 1,931.