Jimboomba
With 427 development applications in 12 months, Jimboomba is the most actively developing suburb in this cohort by a factor of 2. Net internal migration of 600 per year drives population growth of 2.25% annually, and the gentrification score of 56 (active stage) confirms the demographic composition is shifting as young families from Brisbane's inner ring relocate for affordable large-lot housing. University attainment at 16.1% sits 14 points below the national average, yet household income in the 81st percentile reflects trades and mining-sector wages that outpace many degree-holding suburbs.
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
450
Median House
$522K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Separate houses account for 96.7% of stock, with 67.2% having 4 or more bedrooms, the highest 4+ bedroom share after Googong. The estimated median of $522,000 positions Jimboomba as one of Brisbane's most affordable family-housing suburbs. Mortgage-to-income at 21.7% is comfortable, and 63.3% of residents carry a mortgage, the highest mortgage rate in this cohort, confirming widespread recent purchasing. Monthly repayments of $2,000 absorb less than a quarter of household income ($2,127/week). Compared to neighbouring Logan Village or Yarrabilba, Jimboomba offers established town amenities alongside new estates.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 96.7% of stock, with 67.2% having 4 or more bedrooms, the highest 4+ bedroom share after Googong. The estimated median of $522,000 positions Jimboomba as one of Brisbane's most affordable family-housing suburbs. Mortgage-to-income at 21.7% is comfortable, and 63.3% of residents carry a mortgage, the highest mortgage rate in this cohort, confirming widespread recent purchasing. Monthly repayments of $2,000 absorb less than a quarter of household income ($2,127/week). Compared to neighbouring Logan Village or Yarrabilba, Jimboomba offers established town amenities alongside new estates.
For Investors
Only 13.8% of residents rent, one of the lowest in this cohort, and vacancy at 4.2% is healthy. Weekly rent of $395 against a $522,000 estimated median delivers reasonable gross yield for the price bracket. The 427 DAs in 12 months include secondary dwellings and new detached houses, meaning supply is expanding rapidly. Net internal migration of 600 per year sustains demand, but the low renter share limits the addressable market. Active gentrification (score 56) suggests rents may rise as the area upgrades, benefiting existing landlords.
Development Activity
Total DAs
715
Last 12 Months
450
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+571.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Jimboomba iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hills International College
Prep-12 · 768 students
Emmaus College
Prep-12 · 1501 students
Jimboomba State School
Prep-6 · 727 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 sits 3 years below the national figure. English ancestry dominates at 3,278, followed by Scottish (773), Irish (706), and a minimal overseas-born share of 18.1%, 3.5 points below national. This is an Anglo-leaning, locally-born community. University attainment at 16.1% is 14 points below the national average, while clerical/admin workers (533) outnumber professionals (410), reflecting a trades-and-services workforce. Average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above the national median, consistent with the young-family profile and the 46.4% couples-with-children rate.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.7%
Houses
1.7%
Townhouse
1.3%
Apartment
Tenure
At an estimated $522,000, Jimboomba prices sit well below Brisbane's median. The 63.3% mortgage rate is the highest in this cohort, and only 22.9% own outright, indicating a suburb dominated by recent purchasers financing new-build homes. Renters at 13.8% are a small minority. The 96.7% separate-house share is among the highest in the dataset, with virtually no apartments (1.3%) or townhouses (1.7%). Four-plus bedroom homes at 67.2% dominate. Mortgage-to-income at 21.7% and rent-to-income at 18.6% are both well below the stress threshold compared to Brisbane-wide averages.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$395
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
23.0%
Couples, no children
6,284
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads at 17.3%, followed by healthcare (16.2%), education (11%), manufacturing (8.7%), and other services (7%). The 17.3% construction rate is the highest in this cohort, consistent with the area's own building boom. Machinery/drivers (417) tie with managers (417) as the second-most common occupation, while professionals (410) rank fourth. The SEIFA education/occupation decile of 3 reflects the low university rate, but the economic resources decile of 10 indicates high household wealth. This split (IRSAD 5) suggests income comes from asset ownership and trades rather than professional qualifications.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
12,032
Unemployed
293
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.7%
Part-time
27.7%
Participation
60.7%
Employed
3,303
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.1%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
18.1%
Dwellings
2,207
Transport to Work
Three schools serve the area: Hills International College (Independent combined, ICSEA 1036, 768 students), Emmaus College (Catholic combined, ICSEA 1022, 1,501 students), and Jimboomba State School (Government primary, ICSEA 965, 727 students). The two combined schools both exceed the ICSEA benchmark, while the state school sits below. Car dependence is extreme at 92.4%, with only 0.5% using public transport and 2.0% walking or cycling. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 5 places Jimboomba at the national midpoint despite high household incomes, because education metrics pull the composite score down.
Drive
92.4%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.25%/yr
(+484 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 2.25% per year, adding 484 persons annually, well above the national average. The SA2 expanded from 19,842 in 2023 to 21,545 in 2025. Over 10 years, population grew 25.9%, accelerating from 10% to 33% growth rates. Net internal migration of 600 per year is the primary driver, as Brisbane families move to affordable outer suburbs. Medium projections forecast 23,737 by 2031. The gentrification score of 56 (active) reflects population influx, rising incomes, and demographic composition shifts, though real income growth of 8.4% over the decade is modest relative to the population surge.
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 families seeking affordable large-lot housing near Brisbane. With 96.7% detached houses, 67.2% having 4+ bedrooms, and a $522,000 estimated median, it offers space that inner Brisbane cannot match. The SEIFA IRSAD decile is 5 (national midpoint). Trade-offs include extreme car dependence (92.4% drive, 0.5% public transport).
What is the median house price in Jimboomba?
The estimated median house price is $522,000, derived from 2025 rent data. Houses make up 96.7% of stock. Mortgage repayments of $2,000 per month absorb 21.7% of household income. The 63.3% mortgage rate is the highest in this cohort, reflecting widespread recent purchases.
What schools are in Jimboomba?
Three schools operate: Hills International College (Independent combined, ICSEA 1036, 768 students), Emmaus College (Catholic combined, ICSEA 1022, 1,501 students), and Jimboomba State School (Government primary, ICSEA 965, 727 students). Emmaus is one of the larger P-12 campuses in Logan.
Is Jimboomba safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Jimboomba in the current dataset. The SEIFA economic resources decile of 10 (top nationally) indicates high household wealth, which typically correlates with lower property crime. QLD Police report crime at the broader division level.
Is Jimboomba good for property investment?
The 13.8% renter rate is very low, limiting tenant demand. However, $395 weekly rent against the $522,000 estimated median provides reasonable yield. Population growth of 2.25% annually and net internal migration of 600 per year sustain demand. The 427 DAs in 12 months mean significant new supply, which could dampen price growth.
How is Jimboomba's population changing?
Population grows at 2.25% per year, adding 484 people annually. The SA2 grew 25.9% over 10 years, accelerating from 10% to 33% growth. Net internal migration of 600 per year drives expansion. The gentrification score of 56 (active stage) reflects demographic shift. Medium projections forecast 23,737 by 2031.
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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