Jimboomba · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Jimboomba

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 97.2% of dwellings in Jimboomba, a figure far above the national average. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where large family homes are the norm. Most residents live in detached houses with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Jimboomba, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Jimboomba sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▲ +8.3%
  • $100–$118: 3 areas
  • $118–$136: 1 area
  • $136–$154: 3 areas
  • $154–$171: 1 area
  • $171–$189: 5 areas
  • $189–$207: 11 areas
  • $207–$225: 8 areas
  • $225–$243: 16 areas
  • $243–$261: 18 areas
  • $261–$279: 8 areas
  • $279–$296: 22 areas
  • $296–$314: 24 areas
  • $314–$332: 18 areas
  • $332–$350: 15 areas
  • $350–$368: 30 areas
  • $368–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$404: 37 areas
  • $404–$421: 22 areas
  • $421–$439: 14 areas
  • $439–$457: 15 areas
  • $457–$475: 10 areas
  • $475–$493: 6 areas
  • $493–$511: 8 areas
  • $511–$529: 2 areas
  • $529–$546: 1 area
  • $546–$564: 5 areas
  • $564–$582: 2 areas
  • $582–$600: 7 areas

All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Jimboomba — higher than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Jimboomba$390
Greater Brisbane $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas, typically sitting at $390.

$390 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 66% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $360
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -3.2%

Higher than 65% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $2,067
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Jimboomba, $350–$549 is the majority at 71%; $200–$349 is next at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Jimboomba, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $3,000 or more (11%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Over half of all homes (56.8%) are owned with a mortgage, while those owned outright at 20.4% is far below the national figure. Renting is much lower than most areas at 20.5%, though this rose 7.5 points since 2011.

20.5% ▲ +57.7%

Lower than 82% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 13.0%
  • 2016: 16.3%
  • 2021: 20.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

20.4% ▼ -6.9%

Lower than 87% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 21.9%
  • 2016: 21.6%
  • 2021: 20.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Jimboomba, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 57%; Rented is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 93.8% having three or more bedrooms, far above state and national levels. Separate houses are the most common type at 97.2%, and the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.80.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

97.2% ▼ -1.5%

Higher than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 98.7%
  • 2016: 98.3%
  • 2021: 97.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.8% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 93.5%
  • 2016: 92.9%
  • 2021: 93.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Jimboomba, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Jimboomba, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 3 bedrooms is next at 21%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Jimboomba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31104/jimboomba/topic/housing-dwellings