Joyner

Joyner 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 November 2025, the estimated population of Joyner is around 4,228, reflecting a growth of 628 people (17.4%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,600. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,138 based on latest ERP data released by ABS in June 2024 and additional 258 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 503 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Joyner's growth of 17.4% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 50.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas and interstate migration also being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 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 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Joyner expected to expand by 1,453 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 27.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Joyner among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Joyner indicates approximately 66 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 332 homes. As of FY-26, 61 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per new home is around 1.3 between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $342,000, which is below the regional average.

This financial year has seen $2.4 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting Joyner's primarily residential nature. Building activity comprises 90.0% standalone homes and 10.0% attached dwellings, preserving low density and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 67 people per approval.

AreaSearch projects Joyner to add approximately 1,164 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Joyner has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nine projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects include Moreton Bay Central, also known as The Mill - Knowledge and Innovation Precinct, Elan, Les Hughes Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation, and Gateway to Bruce Upgrade (G2BU). The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Joyner has been broadly consistent with national averages

Joyner has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.5% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2,294 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 0.4% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was at 70.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services had limited presence with 6.1% employment compared to 8.9% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.5% and labour force increased by 7.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Joyner's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Joyner is above the national average. The median assessed income is $61,024 and the average income stands at $69,015. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $69,561 (median) and $78,670 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Joyner, between the 70th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the predominant cohort spans 40.1% of locals (1,695 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, mirroring the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. The substantial proportion of high earners, at 31.6% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Joyner's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Joyner stood at 27.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.4% and rented ones at 22.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was $430. Nationally, Joyner's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Joyner features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.0 people

Family households constitute 85.9% of all households, including 45.8% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 12.5% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people.

Joyner demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Joyner trail's educational qualifications lag behind Greater Brisbane's regional benchmarks. As of 2021, 20.8% of Joyner trail residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them – advanced diplomas account for 11.3%, while certificates make up 30.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2020-2021 academic year. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Joyner trail's immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas as of the current data available.

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

The public transport analysis indicates that nine active transport stops are currently operating within Joyner. These stops service a mix of bus routes, totaling four individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 432 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically situated approximately 540 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 61 trips per day, equating to roughly 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Joyner's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Joyner residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~2,306 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.1 and 8.6% of residents respectively. About 69.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 13.3% (562 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Joyner ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Joyner had a low level of cultural diversity, with 82.0% of its population born in Australia, 91.7% being citizens, and 92.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Joyner, accounting for 54.2% of people, compared to None% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (29.3%), Australian (28.1%), and Scottish (8.5%).

Notably, South African (1.2%) Dutch (1.7%), and German (4.9%) ethnicities had higher representation in Joyner than regionally.

Joyner's population is younger than the national pattern

Joyner's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Joyner has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 at 15.0%, but fewer residents aged 25-34 at 11.9%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.6% to 4.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 13.2% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Joyner. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 109%, adding 202 residents to reach a total of 389. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 10% (25 people).