Jindalee (Qld)

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

By Nov 2025, Jindalee's population is estimated at around 5,505, reflecting a 3.5% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,320 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,439 residents in Jun 2024, based on ABS ERP data and address validation since the Census date. Jindalee's population density is 1,980 persons per square kilometer, above national averages. The suburb's 3.5% growth exceeded the SA3 area average of 2.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a decline by 498 persons by 2041, with the 85 and over age group projected to grow by 109 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Jindalee according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Jindalee shows an average of approximately 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling around 24 homes. In FY-26 so far, 90 approvals have been recorded. This results in an estimated 3.8 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed on average during this period. This demand significantly exceeds the supply of new dwellings, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value of new properties is $675,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, there have been $61,000 in commercial approvals registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Jindalee has similar development levels per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, these levels are below the national average, implying an established area and potential planning limitations.

All new construction in Jindalee consists of detached houses, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The population density is around 1084 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. With 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 an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion, Centenary Bridge Upgrade, and Windermere Estate. The following list provides details on those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Jindalee demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Jindalee has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation and an unemployment rate of 2.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, there are 2,974 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 1.4% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is at 68.0%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The key industries for Jindalee residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, employment in education & training is particularly high, with a share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.6%, compared to the regional average of 5.6%.

While there are local employment opportunities, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels in Jindalee decreased by 1.8% and employment decreased by 1.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Jindalee. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jindalee's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Jindalee had a median taxpayer income of $60,592 and an average of $76,217 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $55,645 (median) and $70,520 (average), specifically for Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,069 (median) and $86,880 (average). In the 2021 Census, Jindalee's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 74th and 86th percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that 28.6% of individuals earned between $1,500 to $2,999, consistent with broader trends in the area where 33.3% fell into this category. Economic strength is evident with 38.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting increased consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 86.9% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Jindalee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Jindalee, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.5% of dwellings were houses, with 4.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Brisbane metro's 91.4% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jindalee was 35.7%, similar to Brisbane metro. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 45.8% and rented ones for 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,092, higher than Brisbane metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Jindalee was $470, compared to Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Jindalee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

Jindalee features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 14.9% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Educational attainment in Jindalee is high, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.8% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 18.3%. Educational participation is notable, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.4% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 6.8% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 2,305 students - Centenary State High School and Jindalee State School. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1065). Educational provision follows conventional lines, with one primary and one secondary institution. The area functions as an education hub, with 41.9 school places per 100 residents - significantly higher than the regional average of 12.8 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Jindalee shows that there are currently 15 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 7 individual routes being serviced. Together, these routes provide a weekly passenger trip count of 351.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 270 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to around 50 trips per day, which equates to roughly 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Jindalee is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Jindalee shows better-than-average health results, with both younger and older residents having low rates of common health issues.

About 57% (~3,159 people) have private health cover, which is quite high. Mental health problems and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.7 and 6.9% of residents respectively. Around 71.9% report having no medical ailments, compared to 71.2% in Greater Brisbane. About 17.7% (974 people) of Jindalee's population is aged 65 or over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 20.4%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Jindalee was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindalee's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Jindalee, accounting for 49.2%. Buddhism appeared more prevalent here compared to Greater Brisbane, with 3.0% versus 3.4%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (26.9%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.1%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French was slightly overrepresented at 0.8%, Vietnamese at 2.2%, and Welsh at 0.7%.

Jindalee's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Jindalee as of 2021 is 39 years, which is 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 75-84 (7.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the percentage of Jindalee's population aged 75 to 84 increased from 6.1% to 7.7%, while the percentage of those aged 15 to 24 rose from 12.3% to 13.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 decreased from 10.8% to 9.5%. By 2041, Jindalee's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 124%, reaching 197 from 88. The population aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 93% of the total growth in population. Conversely, declines are projected for the 55-64 age group and the 15-24 age group.