Jimboomba
A detached-home, mortgage-led market defines Jimboomba, where 96.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 62.6% of households carry a mortgage. Its 7,423 residents are spread across 54.6 sq km at a density of 135.9 people per sq km, giving the suburb a spacious profile compared with more concentrated growth areas around Flagstone and Yarrabilba. The median age is 37, three years below the national figure, while household income sits at the 81.3rd percentile. Growth is running at 2.25% annually, supported by internal migration, although the aging trajectory is becoming clearer.
Population
7,423
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,127/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
527
Jimboomba suits buyers seeking larger detached homes, with 67.2% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms and another 26.1% offering three bedrooms. The monthly mortgage benchmark is $2,000, equal to 21.7% of household income, while weekly rent of $395 represents 18.6%, lower than the mortgage burden. Because 62.6% of households are paying a mortgage compared with 22.6% owning outright, the suburb has a strong owner-occupier and mortgage-belt character. Buyers should compare blocks, commute times and enrolment zones carefully because the 54.6 sq km area creates different lifestyles across Jimboomba.
For Buyers
Jimboomba suits buyers seeking larger detached homes, with 67.2% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms and another 26.1% offering three bedrooms. The monthly mortgage benchmark is $2,000, equal to 21.7% of household income, while weekly rent of $395 represents 18.6%, lower than the mortgage burden. Because 62.6% of households are paying a mortgage compared with 22.6% owning outright, the suburb has a strong owner-occupier and mortgage-belt character. Buyers should compare blocks, commute times and enrolment zones carefully because the 54.6 sq km area creates different lifestyles across Jimboomba.
For Investors
Jimboomba has a smaller rental sector than its mortgaged sector, with 13.7% of households renting compared with 62.6% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $395 and vacancy is 4.2%, providing a leasing market that should be assessed against the suburb's heavily owner-occupied profile rather than a high-density apartment market. Development activity is substantial at 511 applications in 12 months, which can expand local housing supply and create competition between newer and established properties. An annual growth trend of 2.25%, driven by internal migration, and rent growth of 17.1% support the case for further research, but investors should compare yields after financing, maintenance and vacancy costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
810
Last 12 Months
527
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+793.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Jimboomba
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Emmaus College (Jimboomba)
Hills International College (Jimboomba)
Flagstone State Community College
Flagstone State School
Jimboomba State School
Demographics
Jimboomba has a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national figure, but its trajectory is aging as the senior share has risen by 4.8 percentage points and the young share has fallen by 3.2 points. University attainment is 16.1%, 14 percentage points below the national level, while the overseas-born share is 18.1%, 3.5 points lower nationally. Household size is 3.1 people, 0.6 above the national average, and 51.5% of couples have children, helping explain the family-oriented housing demand. English ancestry is recorded for 3,278 residents, followed by Scottish at 773 and Irish at 706, while 3,482 residents report no religion compared with 3,205 identifying with Christianity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.7%
Houses
1.7%
Townhouse
1.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Jimboomba's housing stock is markedly detached compared with its attached alternatives: separate houses account for 96.7% of dwellings, versus 1.3% apartments and 1.7% semi-detached homes. Larger formats dominate, with 67.2% of homes containing four or more bedrooms compared with 26.1% containing three. Tenure is weighted toward mortgages at 62.6%, while 22.6% are owned outright and 13.7% are rented. This structure supports family demand because the average household contains 3.1 people, but it also leaves many residents exposed to interest-rate changes. Mortgage costs equal 21.7% of household income, higher than the 18.6% rent-to-income ratio.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $395.
$575
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $575
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$805
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
97
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
51.5%
Couples with children
34.9%
Couples, no children
13.3%
Single parent
2,015
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is Jimboomba's largest industry at 17.3% and 379 workers, followed by healthcare at 16.2% and 356, education at 11.0% and 241, manufacturing at 8.7% and 190, and other services at 7.0% and 154. The occupational mix is led by trades with 740 workers, clerical and administration with 533, and managers and machinery or drivers with 417 each. Participation is 66.0%, full-time employment is 61.1%, and unemployment is 5.2%. Household income ranks at the 81.3rd percentile, while SEIFA economic resources reach decile 10. In contrast, education and occupation sit at decile 3, below the middle, with IRSD at 6 and IRSAD at 5, suggesting strong household resources alongside more modest formal qualification levels.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
3,801
Unemployed
196
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.1%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
66.0%
Employed
3,605
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.1%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
18.1%
Dwellings
2,207
Transport to Work
Jimboomba is strongly car dependent, with 78.9% of residents driving to work compared with only 0.4% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling. A further 14.7% work from home, which can reduce commuting pressure for some households. Five nearby schools provide a mix of three government schools, one Catholic school and one independent school, giving families more sector choice than a single-provider setting, although enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. The suburb covers 54.6 sq km at 135.9 people per sq km, so local access varies across estates and rural-edge areas. An IRSAD decile of 5 places overall advantage around the national midpoint, while volunteering is 10.1%.
Drive
78.9%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
14.7%
Population Forecast
+2.25%/yr
(+484 people/yr)
EstablishedJimboomba's annual growth trend is 2.25%, with internal migration identified as the primary driver, so demand is being reinforced by people moving within Australia rather than only by natural change. Population change across the wider area runs at 25.9% over 10 years. The suburb is also marked by an aging trajectory: the senior share has increased 4.8 percentage points, the young share has declined 3.2 points and the working share has fallen 1.5 points. Gentrification is rated Active with a score of 56, while another shift measure records Early signs at 25. Rent growth of 17.1% adds pressure, even as the affordability trend is labelled Improving.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+68
Net Internal / yr
+600
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +47% since 2011, Net internal migration +600/yr, Accelerating: 10% → 33%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jimboomba compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jimboomba a good suburb to live in?
Jimboomba suits households wanting detached homes and larger floorplans, with 96.7% of dwellings being separate houses and 67.2% containing four or more bedrooms. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, daily life is more car dependent because 78.9% drive and only 0.4% use public transport. Five nearby schools and a median age of 37 add practical appeal for families.
What is the median house price in Jimboomba?
A current median house price is not available for Jimboomba. Buyers can still compare recent sales by land size, condition and bedroom count, noting that 67.2% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 62.6% of households are paying a mortgage. Those features make like-for-like comparisons more useful than relying on a single suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Jimboomba?
There are 5 nearby schools across 3 sectors: government, Catholic and independent. The local options include primary and secondary settings, with Flagstone State School, Jimboomba State School, Flagstone State Community College, Emmaus College and Hills International College represented. Compare enrolment zones and transport times carefully, as boundaries can differ between nearby estates.
Is Jimboomba safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so compare recent Queensland Police records for the exact area and reporting period. Jimboomba covers 54.6 sq km and has 7,423 residents, meaning conditions can vary between established streets, newer estates and rural-edge locations. Inspect the immediate street, lighting and access routes rather than judging the whole suburb from one figure.
Is Jimboomba good for property investment?
Jimboomba may suit investors seeking detached-house exposure, with 13.7% of households renting compared with 62.6% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $395, vacancy is 4.2% and 511 development applications were recorded over 12 months. An annual growth trend of 2.25% is supported by internal migration, but investors should compare net yields after maintenance, finance and possible new-supply competition.
How is Jimboomba's population changing?
Growth is running at 2.25% annually and is driven primarily by internal migration. Population change across the wider area is 25.9% over 10 years, while Jimboomba is on an Aging trajectory. The senior share has increased by 4.8 percentage points and the young share has declined by 3.2 points, so future demand may shift toward established services and age-friendly housing compared with a purely young-family growth profile.
What development is occurring in Jimboomba?
Jimboomba recorded 511 development applications in 12 months, covering operational work and building activity such as patios and sheds. That level is higher than a quiet local pipeline and signals ongoing investment in properties and infrastructure. With 96.7% of dwellings already separate houses, buyers and investors should compare established homes with newer construction because additional supply can affect competition, resale appeal and rental demand.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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