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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch's validation of new addresses, the suburb of Jimboomba had an estimated population of 9,402 as of February 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 1,979 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,423. AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population in June 2024 was 9,009, with an additional 748 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this increase. The population density ratio is 172 persons per square kilometer. Jimboomba's growth rate of 26.7% between the 2021 Census and February 2026 exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a significant growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 are adopted, based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, the suburb of Jimboomba is forecast to have a population increase of 3,890 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 32.1% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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 for Jimboomba shows an average of 177 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 889 homes were approved, with a further 74 approved in FY-26 to date. This averages out to around 1.6 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The average construction value of new homes is $361,000. In FY-26, $2.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting Jimboomba's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium. However, development activity has picked up recently, indicating strong developer confidence in the location.

New developments consist of 91.0% detached houses and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving Jimboomba's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 37 people per dwelling approval, Jimboomba is considered a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Jimboomba will gain approximately 3,020 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting 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 that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Petbarn and Large Format Retail development in Jimboomba, Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade from Johanna Street to South Street in Elridge, and Yarrabilba Energy Infrastructure project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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 jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and estimated employment growth of 3.4% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 4907 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 70.7%. Home workership stands at 13.6% based on Census responses, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction employment is notably high at 1.9 times the regional average, while professional & technical services are lower at 4.1%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited as working population counts suggest. From September 2020 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% and labour force grew by 2.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded similar trends with slightly higher growth rates. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jimboomba's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% in five years and 12.5% in 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Jimboomba had a median income among taxpayers of $50,895 and an average income of $59,412. Both figures are below the national averages of $62,772 (median) and $75,172 (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 in Jimboomba ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,127 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 50th percentile. Income distribution data shows that 38.2% of the population (3,591 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the regional level where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income in Jimboomba, 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Jimboomba's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 76.5% houses and 23.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jimboomba was at 22.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.4% and rented ones at 13.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Jimboomba's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, with rents at $375.

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

Family households account for 85.5 percent of all households, including 45.9 percent couples with children, 27.6 percent couples without children, and 11.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.5 percent, with lone person households at 12.4 percent and group households comprising 2.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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 (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (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, comprising 12.4% in primary, 10.2% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows six active transport stops operating within Jimboomba. These stops are served by one individual route, collectively providing 103 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2115 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.3 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 13.6% of residents work from home. 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment in April 2021. The area has a considerably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to the average, with older age cohorts experiencing this to an even greater extent.

Only approximately 51% (~4,771 people) of Jimboomba's total population has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 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, while 67.8% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents in Jimboomba show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. As of April 2021, 14.5% of Jimboomba's residents are aged 65 and over (1,363 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, although they rank 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 population showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.1% being citizens and 81.9% born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 94.3%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.0%.

The 'Other' category stood at 0.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%. In terms of ancestry, Jimboomba had higher percentages for English (32.6%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (7.7%) than regional averages. Certain ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.5%, Maori at 1.0%, and Hungarians at 0.3%.

Jimboomba's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Jimboomba's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and approaching Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jimboomba has a higher percentage of 5-14 year-olds (14.6%) but fewer 25-34 year-olds (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group increased from 12.8% to 14.6%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 3.6% to 4.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.9% to 14.6% and the 25-34 group fell from 11.6% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Jimboomba's age profile, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort (41%), adding 503 residents to reach 1,745.