Jindalee
Jindalee's clearest signal is its 56.7% overseas-born share, 35.1 percentage points above the national figure, alongside household income at the 94.7th percentile. The 4,044-resident suburb is strongly house-led: 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses and 69.4% have four or more bedrooms. Compared with nearby Alkimos and Butler, its local contrast is the concentration of large detached homes. A median age of 36 is 4 years below national, so the suburb combines family-scale housing and high incomes with an aging trajectory shaped by migration.
Local council: Wanneroo
Population
4,044
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,685/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Jindalee suits buyers prioritising a family-sized detached home, because 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses and 69.4% have four or more bedrooms. The mortgage share is higher than the rental share, at 64.3% versus 19.7%, showing a strong owner-occupier base. A $2,383 monthly mortgage figure and a 20.5% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate a substantial but currently manageable ownership commitment, with the mortgage-stress flag marked false. Rent is $425 weekly and equals 15.8% of income, providing a useful comparison point. With no current median house price figure, buyers should compare live listings, deposits and repayments carefully.
For Buyers
Jindalee suits buyers prioritising a family-sized detached home, because 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses and 69.4% have four or more bedrooms. The mortgage share is higher than the rental share, at 64.3% versus 19.7%, showing a strong owner-occupier base. A $2,383 monthly mortgage figure and a 20.5% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate a substantial but currently manageable ownership commitment, with the mortgage-stress flag marked false. Rent is $425 weekly and equals 15.8% of income, providing a useful comparison point. With no current median house price figure, buyers should compare live listings, deposits and repayments carefully.
For Investors
Jindalee's investor case rests on tenant demand in a growing, migrant-led corridor, but it is not a high-renter market. Renters account for 19.7% of households, compared with 64.3% paying a mortgage, so rental demand should be tested property by property. Weekly rent is $425 and vacancy is 6.0%, giving tenants some choice and making property presentation important. Annual growth is forecast at 1.95%, with overseas migration the primary driver, while rent growth is 5.3%. Development activity was 0 over the last 12 months, limiting near-term new-supply pressure but increasing the importance of assessing existing dwelling quality, insurance and maintenance.
Demographics
Jindalee's 56.7% overseas-born share is 35.1 percentage points above the national figure, making overseas migration a defining social and growth influence. The median age is 36, which is 4 years below national, while average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above national. English is the largest reported ancestry at 2,067 people, followed by Scottish at 506, Irish at 439 and South African at 223. Christianity counts 1,889 people versus 1,779 reporting no religion; Afrikaans is recorded by 86 people and Polish by 11. University attainment is 28.4%, 1.7 points below national, suggesting a profile broader than a graduate-heavy suburb. Compared with nearby Alkimos and Butler, Jindalee's standout contrast is its combination of migrant majority and large family households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
1.2%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Jindalee's tenure mix is heavily weighted toward ownership with debt: 64.3% of households hold a mortgage, 15.8% own outright and 19.7% rent. That structure fits the dwelling profile, where 98.8% are separate houses and 69.4% contain four or more bedrooms, while 28.3% are three-bedroom homes. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,383 and equals 20.5% of household income, compared with 15.8% for rent, so debt is the more important affordability exposure even though the mortgage-stress flag is false. Household income sits at the 94.7th percentile, above the national midpoint. For pricing, buyers should compare current listings because a suburb-wide median is not available.
Mortgage / mo
$2,383
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$425
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,062
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
87
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.4%
Couples with children
36.5%
Couples, no children
10.2%
Single parent
1,217
Total families
Economy & Employment
Jindalee combines a high labour-force participation rate of 77.3% with 4.5% unemployment and 60.5% full-time employment, supporting an active working base. Healthcare is the largest listed industry at 17.5% or 281 workers, followed by construction at 14.1% and 226, education at 10.8% and 173, mining at 10.5% and 168, and professional or technical work at 8.2% and 131. Occupations are spread across trades at 445, professionals at 441, clerical and administration at 328, managers at 309 and community or personal services at 282, rather than one narrow job type. Household income ranks at the 94.7th percentile, above the national midpoint, because the employment mix includes skilled, managerial and trade roles. Participation is higher than the 60.5% full-time rate because part-time workers also contribute.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
2,503
Unemployed
113
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
33.3%
Participation
77.3%
Employed
2,390
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.4%
Postgraduate
5.4%
Born Overseas
56.7%
Dwellings
1,366
Transport to Work
Jindalee is practical for households with cars: 76.0% drive, higher than the 7.1% using public transport, while 1.3% walk or cycle and 10.5% work from home. That split means daily access depends more on road connections and parking than transit frequency. The suburb covers 3.68 square kilometres at a density of 1,099.2 people per square kilometre, giving it a concentrated residential form. Families should check nearby primary and secondary enrolment zones by exact address, because catchments can cross suburb boundaries. With an average household size of 2.9 and 69.4% of homes containing four or more bedrooms, space is a stronger livability draw than car-free convenience. Compared with a transit-led suburb, Jindalee requires more deliberate trip planning.
Drive
76.0%
Public Transport
7.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
10.5%
Growth Outlook
Jindalee is on a positive growth path, with annual trend growth of 1.95% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change over 10 years is 18.6%, while the gentrification score is 61 and the stage is Active. These signals point to demand that is still building because migration adds households and investment attention. The shift trajectory is Aging: the young share is down 6.9 percentage points and the senior share is up 4.5 points, with the senior increase higher than the 1.6-point working-share rise. Rent growth of 5.3% adds pressure for tenants, while the affordability trend is labelled Improving, moving from 53.7 in 2011 to 43.4 in 2021. The combination of 1.95% annual growth and an Active gentrification stage indicates change is underway, but housing and services should also adapt to an older profile.
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 can suit households seeking space and access to a high-income mortgage-belt setting. Separate houses make up 98.8% of dwellings, 69.4% have four or more bedrooms, and 76.0% of commuters drive. The trade-off is limited public transport use at 7.1%, so lifestyle fit depends on car access and daily travel needs.
What is the median house price in Jindalee?
A current median house price cannot be stated reliably, so buyers should compare live listings and recent comparable sales. Jindalee has 98.8% separate houses and 64.3% mortgage households, which makes dwelling size, deposit requirements and repayment capacity important when assessing value.
What schools are in Jindalee?
Families should check nearby primary and secondary options against the exact address, because enrolment zones can cross suburb boundaries. Jindalee has 4,044 residents and an average household size of 2.9, so school travel time and catchment rules are practical issues for households with children.
Is Jindalee safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is available, so check current Western Australian Police incident information and street-level conditions before deciding. Jindalee has 4,044 residents and 76.0% car commuting, making the exact pocket, lighting, traffic and parking environment worth comparing.
Is Jindalee good for property investment?
Jindalee may suit a long-term investor comfortable with an owner-occupier-heavy market. Rent is $425 weekly, vacancy is 6.0%, and 1.95% annual growth is forecast with overseas migration as the main driver. However, only 19.7% of households rent and development activity was 0 over 12 months, so tenant depth and dwelling condition need careful assessment.
How is Jindalee's population changing?
Jindalee is growing while its age profile matures. Annual trend growth is 1.95%, overseas migration is the primary driver, and population change across the wider area is 18.6% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the young share down 6.9 percentage points and the senior share up 4.5 points, so future demand may lean more toward established family services and age-friendly housing.
What languages are spoken in Jindalee?
Recorded language responses include Afrikaans at 86 people and Polish at 11. Overall, 56.7% of residents were born overseas, 35.1 percentage points above national, so settlement and language services may be relevant for some households.
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).
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