Zillmere

Zillmere has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Zillmere's population is estimated at around 10,053. This reflects an increase of 730 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,323. AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 33 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,746 persons per square kilometer, placing Zillmere in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Zillmere's growth rate of 7.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (7.0%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort when utilised. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the suburb expected to increase by 481 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Zillmere recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Zillmere has recorded around 25 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 126 homes. So far in FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. Residential development value averaged $562,000 during this period, slightly above the regional average.

Commercial approvals totalled $22.4 million in the current financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has 14.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 28th percentile nationally for residential development density. Recent construction comprises equal parts standalone homes and medium/high-density housing. The area has approximately 600 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Zillmere will gain 473 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Pioneer Estate, Zillmere Station Transit Oriented Development, Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, and Beams Road Upgrade (Lacey Road to Handford Road). The following list details those projects most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Zillmere has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Zillmere has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.8% as of an unspecified period, with estimated employment growth of 11.5% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 5483 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.8% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Zillmere is similar to Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while education & training employs only 7.2% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.4%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as suggested by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 11.5%, labour force grew by 10.6%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Zillmere's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Zillmere's median income among taxpayers was $52,737 and average income stood at $63,042 in financial year 2022. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,115 for median income and $71,862 for average income as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 47th percentile ($788 weekly) while household income sat at the 30th percentile. Income analysis showed that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 33.1% of residents (3,327 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represented 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 79.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 24th percentile.

Zillmere displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Zillmere's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.0% houses and 45.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 75.4% houses and 24.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Zillmere was 18.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.2% and rented ones at 54.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,677, below Brisbane metro's $1,800. Median weekly rent in Zillmere was $350, compared to Brisbane metro's $375. Nationally, Zillmere's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Zillmere features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.2% of all households, including 21.3% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 6.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Zillmere fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational qualifications in Zillmere trail regional benchmarks; 27.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the SA4 region's 33.8%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials; advanced diplomas account for 11.6%, and certificates make up 24.6%.

Educational participation is high at 29.5%; this includes 8.6% in primary education, 6.4% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. Zillmere's three schools have a combined enrollment of 568 students; the area has varied educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 946. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. Local school capacity is limited at 5.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, resulting in many families traveling to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Zillmere has 59 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,460 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 151 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 351 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Zillmere is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Zillmere faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, particularly among older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover in Zillmere is approximately 52%, impacting around 5,245 people. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.8% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A total of 67.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.8% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 14.1%, or 1,417 people aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 18.5% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to specific challenges they face.

Zillmere 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

Zillmere's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.0% born overseas and 23.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 44.5%. The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Zillmere (5.6%) compared to Greater Brisbane (3.7%).

In terms of ancestry, English (24.4%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (14.4%) were the top groups. Notably, Samoan (0.9% vs 0.6%), Maori (1.1% vs 0.9%), and Filipino (2.2% vs 2.1%) groups had higher representations in Zillmere compared to regional averages.

Zillmere hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Zillmere's median age is 34 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 years and substantially under Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Zillmere has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.4%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has grown from 15.0% to 15.8%, while the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has declined from 12.7% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Zillmere. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to experience the strongest growth at 24%, adding 262 residents to reach a total of 1,358. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 58% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.