Jerrabomberra
With 38.7% of its workforce in Public Administration, Jerrabomberra functions as a bedroom community for Canberra's public sector, a concentration roughly 4 times higher than the national average. Despite household incomes at the 98.9th percentile nationally, the suburb's median house price slipped 3.1% from $1,125,000 to $1,090,000 between 2024 and 2025, one of the few high-income postcodes showing price contraction. Just 19.2% rent, compared to a national average above 30%, and 71.1% of dwellings have 4+ bedrooms, making the housing stock unusually large-format. Public transport usage is virtually nil at 0.4%, reflecting near-total car dependence despite proximity to the ACT border.
Population
9,601
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,403/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
52
Median House
$1.2M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
The $1,100,000 median sits below Canberra's inner-ring equivalents but the 86.3% detached-house share means buyers get land, not apartments. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 71.1%, with three-bedroom stock at 23.5% and virtually no compact dwellings (0.1% studio/one-bed). Mortgage-to-income at 16.3% is well below the 30% stress benchmark, among the lowest ratios in this dataset, because household incomes ($3,403/week) are exceptionally high. The 50.3% mortgage share indicates a suburb still actively paying off properties rather than having cleared them. Buyers should note the median dropped 3.1% over the latest year, running against broader national price trends.
For Buyers
The $1,100,000 median sits below Canberra's inner-ring equivalents but the 86.3% detached-house share means buyers get land, not apartments. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 71.1%, with three-bedroom stock at 23.5% and virtually no compact dwellings (0.1% studio/one-bed). Mortgage-to-income at 16.3% is well below the 30% stress benchmark, among the lowest ratios in this dataset, because household incomes ($3,403/week) are exceptionally high. The 50.3% mortgage share indicates a suburb still actively paying off properties rather than having cleared them. Buyers should note the median dropped 3.1% over the latest year, running against broader national price trends.
For Investors
The renter share of 19.2% is thin compared to the national average, limiting tenant pool depth. Vacancy at 3.4% sits within a balanced range. Median rent of $490 (2021 Census)/week against a $1,100,000 median produces a gross yield around 2.3%, below the national rental yield benchmark. With 49 development applications in 12 months, pipeline activity is moderate. Net overseas migration averages 112 per year, but net internal outflow of 227 per year means population is essentially flat at 0.21% annual growth. The combination of low yields and thin rental demand makes this primarily an owner-occupier market rather than an investor target.
Development Activity
Total DAs
256
Last 12 Months
52
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Jerrabomberra iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Jerrabomberra Public School
K-6 · 865 students
Jerrabomberra High School
7-12 · 333 students
Demographics
English (3,462), Irish (1,197) and Scottish (1,070) ancestry dominate, with overseas-born residents at 17.7%, sitting 3.9 percentage points below the national average. University qualifications at 45.6% run 15.5 points above national, consistent with the public-sector workforce profile. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above the national 2.5, reflecting a family-dominated composition. Couples with children account for the largest family type at 4,274 households, while couples without children make up just 18.9%. The median age of 38 is 2 years below national, and the suburb's aging trajectory shows the senior share expanded by 4.3 percentage points over the decade.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.3%
Houses
13.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers dominate overwhelmingly: 30.5% own outright and 50.3% hold mortgages, totalling 80.8% ownership, well above the national average. Renters at 19.2% are a clear minority. Detached houses comprise 86.3% of stock with semi-detached at 13.7% and no apartment supply. The housing mix is skewed to large-format: 71.1% have 4+ bedrooms and just 5.3% are two-bedroom. The median declined 3.1% from $1,125,000 in 2024 to $1,090,000 in 2025, though with only 2 quarters of data this should be interpreted cautiously. The price-to-income ratio is roughly 5.9 times annual household income, low by Sydney metro standards.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,405
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $490.
$795
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $820
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,485
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
110
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.9%
Couples, no children
8,620
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public Administration dominates at 38.7% (1,558 workers), a single-sector concentration that reflects Canberra commuter dependence. Professional/Tech at 11.9%, Healthcare at 10.1%, Education at 9.2% and Construction at 9.1% follow. Professionals (1,447) and Managers (1,333) together form 51% of occupations, consistent with senior public service roles. The unemployment rate of 1.8% is exceptionally low, less than half the national average, and participation at 73.4% is well above national norms. The IER decile 10 reading confirms top-level economic resources, while IEO decile 8 indicates high but not elite educational outcomes relative to the income position.
Unemployment
0.8%
Labour Force
7,755
Unemployed
61
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.8%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
73.4%
Employed
5,408
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.6%
Postgraduate
17.8%
Born Overseas
17.7%
Dwellings
3,122
Transport to Work
Public transport is virtually absent at 0.4%, with 92.6% driving to work, one of the highest car-dependency rates in this batch. The suburb hosts 2 government schools: Jerrabomberra Public School (ICSEA 1,107, 865 students) and Jerrabomberra High School (ICSEA 1,068, 333 students), both above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark. The IRSAD decile 9 and IRSD decile 10 readings confirm strong socio-economic advantage. Rent-to-income at 14.4% and mortgage-to-income at 16.3% are both well below stress thresholds, indicating high housing affordability relative to local incomes.
Drive
92.6%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.21%/yr
(+27 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages just 0.21% per year (27 persons), making Jerrabomberra essentially static. The 10-year population change of 1.3% is far below the national average. Net overseas migration adds 112 per year, but internal outflow of 227 per year more than offsets this, producing a net loss dynamic. The suburb is aging: the senior share expanded by 4.3 percentage points over the decade while the young share contracted by 3.9 points. Gentrification score is 0 with no signals detected. Population projections show a gradual rise from 13,025 in 2026 to 13,160 by 2031, implying minimal additional housing demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+112
Net Internal / yr
-227
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -227/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jerrabomberra compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jerrabomberra a good suburb to live in?
Jerrabomberra suits families who work in Canberra's public sector. The IRSAD decile 9 rating and 1.8% unemployment rate signal strong advantage. Mortgage stress is low at 16.3% of income, and 80.8% of households are owner-occupiers. The tradeoff is near-zero public transport (0.4%) and complete car dependence.
What is the median house price in Jerrabomberra?
The median is $1,100,000 (PSI-derived), down 3.1% from $1,125,000 in 2024 to $1,090,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments sit at $2,405 with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 16.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent is $490 (2021 Census).
What schools are in Jerrabomberra?
Jerrabomberra hosts 2 government schools. Jerrabomberra Public School (ICSEA 1,107, 865 students) and Jerrabomberra High School (ICSEA 1,068, 333 students) both sit above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark, reflecting the suburb's high socio-economic profile.
Is Jerrabomberra safe?
Crime data is not available for Jerrabomberra in the current dataset. However, the IRSD decile 10 and IRSAD decile 9 readings place it among the least disadvantaged suburbs nationally. The 1.8% unemployment rate and 80.8% owner-occupier share are both indicators associated with lower crime environments.
Is Jerrabomberra good for property investment?
The thin renter pool at 19.2% and low gross yield around 2.3% ($490 (2021 Census)/week on $1,100,000) make this a weak investor proposition compared to the national average. Vacancy at 3.4% is balanced, but the 3.1% price decline over the latest year and near-zero population growth (0.21%/yr) limit both rental demand expansion and capital growth prospects.
How is Jerrabomberra's population changing?
Growth is essentially flat at 0.21% per year (27 people). Net overseas migration adds 112 annually, but 227 internal departures per year produce a net loss. The 10-year change of 1.3% is well below national averages, and the senior share has expanded 4.3 percentage points, indicating an aging trajectory.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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