Jindera

Jindera lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Jindera statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,019. This reflects an increase of 298 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,721. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,789 residents as of June 2024, and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. The Jindera (SA2) experienced an 11.0% growth between the 2021 Census and Nov 2025, exceeding the non-metro area's 5.7%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for the Jindera (SA2) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. By 2041, the Jindera (SA2) is projected to grow by 673 persons, reflecting an increase of 17.1% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Jindera when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Jindera had about 21 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 107 homes. So far in FY-26, there have been 13 approvals. On average, 1.8 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost of new properties was $596,000, suggesting a focus on premium segments.

This financial year saw $3.0 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Comparing Jindera to Rest of NSW shows similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. All recent developments were detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density character and appealing to families seeking space.

With around 158 people per approval, Jindera reflects a developing area. AreaSearch projects Jindera will grow by 516 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

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

AreaSearch identified 19 projects that could impact the area's performance. Key projects include Heritage Park - Jindera, Mitchell Street Development, South Jindera Residential Master Plan / Jindera Residential Land Use Strategy, and Urana Road Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Jindera shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Jindera has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.0% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025, there are 1678 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is higher at 66.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in construction (2.4 times the regional level), health care & social assistance (13.4%), and education & training. In the past year, employment increased by 1.0% while labour force rose by 1.5%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Meanwhile, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5%.

State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth rates may differ based on industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to Jindera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Jindera's median income among taxpayers is $56,277 and the average is $70,003. This is slightly above national averages of $54,918 (median) and $70,507 (average). Compared to Rest of NSW, Jindera's incomes are higher: median by $3,887 and average by $4,888. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Jindera would be approximately $61,263 (median) and $76,205 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Jindera cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 40.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, mirroring regional levels where 29.9% fall into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Jindera, as per the latest Census, was 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 83.2% houses and 16.8% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Jindera was 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.8% and rented ones at 12.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,573, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure in Jindera was $316, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $265. Nationally, Jindera's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.0% of all households, including 43.3% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households at 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Jindera exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.3%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (33.8%). Educational participation is high, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (13.3%), secondary education (11.5%), and tertiary education (2.7%).

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

Transport analysis shows 121 active stops in Jindera offering bus services. These are served by 16 routes providing 130 weekly trips. Accessibility is moderate with residents typically 454 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 18 trips daily across all routes, equating to about one trip per week per stop.

Jindera's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Jindera's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, reflecting a typical distribution of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 55% (~1648 people) of Jindera's total population has private health cover, compared to 51.1% in the rest of NSW.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 10.6% of residents) and mental health issues (8.5%), while 67.8% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 64.2% in the rest of NSW. Jindera has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.7% (443 people), compared to 20.1% in the rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Jindera are above average and surpass those of the general population in terms of health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Jindera placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Jindera's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.7% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (93.5%), and speaking English only at home (98.2%). The predominant religion in Jindera is Christianity, practiced by 61.4% of the population, compared to 53.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups in Jindera are Australian (31.2%), English (30.8%), and Irish (11.3%).

Notably, Dutch ancestry is overrepresented at 2.2%, compared to the regional average of 1.3%. Similarly, German ancestry stands at 6.5% versus the regional average of 5.9%, and Lebanese ancestry is higher at 0.8% compared to the regional figure of 0.2%.

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

Jindera has a median age of 38, which is lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 16.7% of Jindera's population compared to Rest of NSW's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort constitutes only 3.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 9.9% to 10.9% of Jindera's population, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Jindera's age profile. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 123 people and reaching a total of 453 from the current 329. Conversely, the 15-24 age range is expected to decrease by 7%.