Jindalee (Qld)

Jindalee has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Jindalee (Qld) is around 5,484, reflecting an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census. This growth rate of 3.1% exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch and marks Jindalee as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth. AreaSearch's projections for Jindalee are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For years post-2032 and areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort.

Future population trends indicate a decline of 488 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are projected to grow by 117 people during this period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Jindalee, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Jindalee averaged approximately 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 22 homes. As of FY-26, 92 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed, suggesting balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent figures show this has accelerated to 31 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, implying increasing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $675,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This year, $5.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jindalee has 11.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 8th percentile of areas assessed nationally, implying somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This activity is also below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New construction in Jindalee has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving its suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers with an emphasis on detached housing.

With around 2705 people per approval, Jindalee shows a mature, established area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Jindalee may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by alterations to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to influence this area notably. These key projects include the Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion, Centenary Bridge Upgrade, and Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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

Jindalee has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. In this month, 2,891 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Jindalee is somewhat below standard at 67.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Census responses indicate that a high 25.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Jindalee has particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.6% versus the regional average of 5.6%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on the count of Census working population to local population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.5%, combined with employment decreasing by 3.4%, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Jindalee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Jindalee had a median taxpayer income of $60,589 and an average income of $76,210 in financial year 2023, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $58,236 and average income $72,799. By March 2026, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $67,472 and an average income of $84,867, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. In Jindalee, household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 74th and 86th percentiles nationally in 2021 Census figures. Income distribution showed that 28.6% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with broader trends across the area at 33.3%. Economic strength was evident with 38.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. After housing costs, residents retained 86.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Jindalee's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 95.5% houses and 4.6% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindalee was 35.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.8% and rented ones at 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,092, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Jindalee was $470, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Jindalee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,092 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Jindalee were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $470.

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

Family households account for 83.0% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.0%, consisting of 14.9% lone person households and 2.0% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Jindalee shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Jindalee is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 40.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 11.5% of residents and certificates held by 18.3%. Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 6.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jindalee has 15 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by seven routes offering a total of 351 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 270 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car use dominates at 83%, while bus and train usage stands at 6% and 5% respectively. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

The 2021 Census shows that 25.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 50 trips per day, equating to roughly 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jindalee's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Jindalee.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch across both young and old age cohorts, revealing low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~3,147 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.7 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 71.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents showed notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (932 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Jindalee was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindalee's population showed high cultural diversity, with 16.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.2% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Jindalee, making up 49.2%. Buddhism had a higher representation compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 3.0% of Jindalee's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.9%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, French (0.8%) Vietnamese (2.2%) and Welsh (0.7%) ethnicities had higher representations compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.8% and 0.5% respectively.

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

The median age in Jindalee is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jindalee has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 14.2%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 6.1% to 7.4%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 9.4% to 7.8%. By 2041, Jindalee's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 112%, reaching 209 people from the current 98. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 88% of the projected growth. However, population declines are expected for the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups.