Jindalee
An $588,000 median house price paired with household income in the 89.4th percentile nationally is the defining tension here, because affordability that strong rarely sits beside incomes that high. The housing stock is almost entirely detached at 95.5%, with apartments a negligible 0.4%, so buyers compete for family homes rather than units. University qualifications reach 47.5%, which is 17.4 points above the national figure, and all four SEIFA indexes land at decile 9, the second-highest advantage tier. The median age of 39 sits 1.0 year below national, and 46.0% of households carry a mortgage, marking this as a settled owner-occupier pocket of Brisbane's western corridor.
Population
5,320
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,357/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$588K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $588,000 median is affordable for a decile 9 suburb, and the stock explains why families dominate: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, with 4-plus bedroom homes at 53.4% and three-bedroom at 44.6%, so larger floorplans are the norm rather than the exception. Apartments make up just 0.4%, so there is effectively no entry-level unit market for first buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,092, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold and comfortable against household incomes in the 89.4th percentile. Mortgage holders at 46.0% outnumber outright owners at 35.9%, a sign of working families still paying down family homes rather than a settled retiree base.
For Buyers
The $588,000 median is affordable for a decile 9 suburb, and the stock explains why families dominate: 95.5% of dwellings are separate houses, with 4-plus bedroom homes at 53.4% and three-bedroom at 44.6%, so larger floorplans are the norm rather than the exception. Apartments make up just 0.4%, so there is effectively no entry-level unit market for first buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,092, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold and comfortable against household incomes in the 89.4th percentile. Mortgage holders at 46.0% outnumber outright owners at 35.9%, a sign of working families still paying down family homes rather than a settled retiree base.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $470 against the $588,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, healthier than most premium Brisbane suburbs where prices run far higher. The 3.7% vacancy rate is tight, pointing to steady tenant demand, though the renter pool is shallow at 18.2% because 81.9% of households own. The detached, family-home stock at 95.5% suits owner-occupiers more than the unit investors who chase higher turnover. Development is quiet at 8 applications over 12 months, mostly subdivision and plan sealing rather than new dwelling supply, so stock will not expand quickly. With a turnover rate of 20.9% and four in five residents staying put, the case here rests on capital growth and a low vacancy rate rather than yield volume or a deep rental market.
Development Activity
Total DAs
31
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+400.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Jindalee iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Jindalee State School
Prep-6 · 522 students
Centenary State High School
7-12 · 1719 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 runs 1.0 year below the national figure, a younger profile that fits the high mortgage share and family households. Overseas-born residents reach 28.2%, which is 6.6 points above national, while ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,019), Irish (686) and Scottish (593). University qualifications at 47.5% sit 17.4 points above national, unusually high for an affordable market. The top non-English languages are Mandarin (64), Cantonese (16) and French (15), a small but present multicultural layer. Average household size is 2.8, which is 0.3 above national, consistent with the family-heavy mix where couples with children (1,992) outnumber couples with no children (1,218) across 4,646 families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.5%
Houses
4.2%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward active mortgages: 46.0% carry a loan, 35.9% own outright and only 18.2% rent. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners signals working families still paying down homes rather than a debt-free retiree base. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 95.5%, with apartments at 0.4% and semi-detached at 4.2%, so scarcity of anything but houses keeps the market homogeneous. Four-plus bedroom dwellings account for 53.4% and three-bedroom 44.6%, leaving smaller homes rare. The $588,000 median is affordable relative to the 89.4th-percentile household incomes, and both stress measures stay low: mortgage-to-income at 20.5% and rent-to-income at 19.9%, each well below the 30% threshold, a comfortable position for the family demographic.
Mortgage / mo
$2,092
Rent / wk
$470
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$958
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
72
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.2%
Couples, no children
4,646
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in stable service sectors: Healthcare leads at 18.8% (396 workers), Education follows at 15.4% (324) and Professional/Tech at 11.0% (231), with Construction at 8.8% and Public Admin at 8.5%. By occupation, Professionals (865) and Managers (427) form the largest groups, aligning with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is moderate at 4.6% and the full-time employment rate is 65.3%. Participation reads 62.0%, with 1,255 residents not in the labour force. All four SEIFA indexes hold at decile 9, the second-highest advantage tier, an unusually consistent result that confirms the area is broadly advantaged across income, education and economic resources rather than skewed on a single measure.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.3%
Part-time
30.1%
Participation
62.0%
Employed
2,545
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.5%
Postgraduate
13.1%
Born Overseas
28.2%
Dwellings
1,869
Transport to Work
Transport leans heavily on cars: 83.6% drive, above the national norm, while public transport at 7.0% and walking or cycling at 4.0% play a minor role, reflecting the suburb's western-corridor position away from rail. The area scores decile 9 on IRSAD, the second-highest advantage tier nationally, and decile 9 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, meaning few residents face deprivation. Volunteering runs at 17.1% and only 4.2% (216 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a younger median age of 39. No schools are recorded inside the 2.78 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off offset by the affordable, house-dominated setting at 1,916 residents per km2.
Drive
83.6%
Public Transport
7.0%
Walk / Cycle
4.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jindalee compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jindalee a good suburb to live in?
Jindalee scores decile 9 on all four SEIFA indexes, the second-highest advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 89.4th percentile. University qualifications reach 47.5%, which is 17.4 points above national. It suits families, with 95.5% detached houses and an affordable $588,000 median.
What is the median house price in Jindalee?
The median house price is $588,000, affordable for a decile 9 suburb. Weekly rent averages $470 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,092, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold against the 89.4th-percentile household incomes.
What schools are in Jindalee?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.78 km2 Jindalee boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 47.5%, which is 17.4 points above the national figure.
Is Jindalee safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Jindalee in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the second-highest tier, and only 4.2% of its residents (216 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Jindalee good for property investment?
Rent of $470 a week against a $588,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.2%, healthier than premium Brisbane suburbs, and the 3.7% vacancy rate is tight. However the renter pool is shallow at 18.2% because 81.9% of households own, so the market favours owner-occupiers over investors.
How is Jindalee's population changing?
The population of 5,320 is settled rather than fast-growing: turnover runs at 20.9% and 79.1% of residents stayed put. Development is light at 8 applications over 12 months, and with 95.5% of stock already detached there is little room for new supply or densification.
What languages are spoken in Jindalee?
About 28.2% of residents were born overseas, 6.6 points above the national figure. English is dominant, with Mandarin (64 speakers), Cantonese (16) and French (15) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a small but present multicultural layer in the suburb.
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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