Jimboomba
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Jimboomba, QLD 4280.
About Jimboomba
Welcome to Jimboomba
Jimboomba sits on Brisbane's southern fringe, part of the Logan City area and roughly midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast along the Mount Lindesay Highway. It's a rural-residential district that has been steadily filling in with new estates while holding onto paddocks, acreage blocks and a genuine country feel in parts, particularly around neighbouring Glenlogan.
With a population of 7,423 and a median age of 37, Jimboomba attracts young families and couples chasing more land and a slower pace than the inner suburbs offer, without giving up a manageable commute to either city. It suits buyers who want a house with room to move — a shed, a paddock, a pool — rather than a unit within walking distance of a train line.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Jimboomba centres on its local shopping and dining strip, which has grown alongside the population to include cafes, takeaway options and family-friendly pubs that serve the surrounding acreage community. It's a practical, unpretentious kind of place — the appeal isn't a buzzing nightlife scene but the ability to get home from work, let the kids or dogs run around a decent-sized block, and still be near enough to shops and services for day-to-day life.
Shopping
Jimboomba's town centre acts as the retail hub for a wide catchment of surrounding rural-residential suburbs, anchored by a supermarket-based shopping centre along with speciality stores, medical services and trade suppliers that cater to a community where renovating and building are part of everyday life. For bigger shopping trips, residents typically head towards Logan or Beenleigh, both a reasonable drive up the highway.
Getting around
The Mount Lindesay Highway is Jimboomba's main artery, running the suburb's length and connecting north towards Brisbane and Logan, and south towards the Gold Coast hinterland. There's no train line through Jimboomba itself, so most residents rely on cars, with bus services supplementing travel for those without one. It's very much a driving suburb, and buyers should factor commute times into any decision, particularly during peak hour on the highway.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Jimboomba State School serving as a long-standing community anchor and Hills International College offering an independent option from early years through to senior schooling. The suburb's demographic profile — a median age of 37, with plenty of larger blocks suited to growing households — reflects its popularity with families wanting space for kids and pets alike.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Jimboomba is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 93% of current listings, alongside a small proportion of land (6%) for those wanting to build, and a handful of townhouses (1%) for buyers after something lower-maintenance. Blocks tend to be generous by Brisbane standards, and newer estates sit alongside older acreage properties and rural homesteads, giving the suburb a mixed but house-and-land-dominated character.
The property market
Jimboomba's median house price currently sits at $955,000, following growth of 16.1% — a strong run that reflects buyer demand for space and value on Brisbane's southern edge. Median rent is $680 per week, pointing to solid demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers. With such a heavy skew towards houses in the current listing mix, buyers after land or a townhouse alternative have comparatively few options, which tends to support prices at the detached end of the market.
Market snapshot
Jimboomba property market
Median sale price
$955k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$680
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$788k
Median
$955k
Premium
$1.55m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
102
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +6.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Jimboomba by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Jimboomba, QLD 4280.
Population
7,423
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,127
median, per week
Median rent
$395
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Jimboomba
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Jimboomba
$850k
61 Merivale Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
322 Edelsten Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.30m
41-45 Draper Court
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
14 Riverside Esplanade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.80m
25 Draper Court
Sold ~July 2026
$945k
17 Narran Street
Sold ~July 2026
$945k
5 Greenwich Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
71 MERIVALE AVENUE
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Jimboomba
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Price map around Jimboomba
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Common questions
Jimboomba suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Jimboomba?
The median house price in Jimboomba, QLD is $955k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.1%.
How much is rent in Jimboomba?
The median weekly rent in Jimboomba is around $680 per week.
Is Jimboomba a good place to live?
Jimboomba is a town and locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. Jimboomba is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 7,423 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Jimboomba?
Jimboomba has a population of 7,423 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Jimboomba?
There are 2 schools in or near Jimboomba, including Hills International College and Jimboomba State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Jimboomba?
Properties in Jimboomba take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Jimboomba?
Entry-level properties in Jimboomba start around $788k, while premium homes reach $1.55m.
What suburbs are near Jimboomba?
Suburbs near Jimboomba include Glenlogan.
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