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

The population of Jindera is estimated at around 3,009 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 288 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,721 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,789 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 21 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 10.6% since the 2021 census exceeded that of both Rest of NSW (5.9%) and its SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Jindera expected to grow by 635 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 13.8% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Jindera experienced around 21 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 106 homes. So far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes is $596,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $3.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Jindera has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. All new construction consists of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 158 people per approval, Jindera reflects a developing area. Future projections estimate Jindera to add 415 residents by 2041, indicating that current development rates should comfortably meet demand and provide good conditions for buyers while potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 projects of particular relevance.

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

Jindera has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.6% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 1,639 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 1.4% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Jindera is high at 79.8%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses indicate that only 10.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 13.4% of Jindera's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.0%, and employment decreased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Jindera. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jindera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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 released for financial year 2023 shows Jindera had a median income among taxpayers of $56,277 and an average of $70,003. This is slightly above the national average. Regional NSW had a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 in the same period. 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. The 2021 Census figures indicate that household, family and personal incomes in Jindera cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 40.0% of locals (1,203 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area. The SEIFA income ranking places Jindera in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Jindera, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 98.1% houses and 1.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings during the same period. Home ownership in Jindera was at 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.8% and rented dwellings at 12.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of this date, was $1,573, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $316. In comparison, Regional NSW had average mortgage repayments of $1,733 and weekly rents of $330 during this period. Nationally, Jindera's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 as of 2016.

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 account for the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Regional 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 most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 44.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 33.8%. Educational participation is high, with 34.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 13.3% in primary, 11.5% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.3% in primary education, 11.5% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Jindera has 122 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 130 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in Jindera is moderate, with residents on average located 454 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 97%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.2, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 18 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop. The map provided shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts in the area.

Approximately 55% (~1642 people) have private health cover, compared to Regional NSW's 51.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (10.6%) and mental health issues (8.5%). About 67.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 15.1% (454 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings higher than the general population.

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 citizens, 93.5% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Jindera is Christianity, which constitutes 61.4% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups in Jindera are Australian (31.2%), English (30.8%), and Irish (11.3%).

Notably, Dutch ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.2%, German at 6.5%, and Lebanese at 0.8%, compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 3.1%, and 0.2% respectively.

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

Jindera's median age is 38, which is lower than Regional NSW's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 16.7% of Jindera's population, higher than Regional NSW's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort constitutes 3.7%. As per the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 9.9% to 10.8%, and the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 12.6% to 11.5%. By 2041, Jindera's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 34%, adding 109 people and reaching 434 from the current 324. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age range is anticipated to decrease by 14%.