Coomera

Coomera lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Coomera's population was approximately 24,113 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 3,888 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,225. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,797 in June 2024 and an additional 424 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 977 persons per square kilometer. Coomera's growth rate of 19.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the non-metro area average (8.8%) and the national average, indicating significant growth compared to other regions assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.1% of overall population gains in recent periods.

All drivers of population growth were positive factors, including natural growth and overseas migration. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, exceptional population growth is predicted for Coomera over the period to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 21,127 persons, reflecting a total gain of 86.3% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Coomera was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Coomera has received approximately 289 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,449 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 so far. Each year, on average, about 4.1 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these five years.

This high demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new homes is around $258,000, which is lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $90.7 million, indicating strong commercial development activity in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Coomera exhibits moderately higher construction activity, with a 50.0% increase per person over the past five years. This activity is significantly above the national average, suggesting robust developer interest. The new building activity consists of approximately 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% medium to high-density housing.

This shift from the current housing mix (currently 73.0% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 162 people moving in for each dwelling approval, Coomera exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Coomera is projected to add approximately 20,811 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Coomera has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives include Coomera Hospital, Gold Coast Rail Stations at Pimpana, Hope Island, and Merrimac, The Link Coomera Business Park, and Coomera Health City Medical Hub. The following list details projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Coomera has been broadly consistent with national averages

Coomera has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 2.4%. As of September 2025, there were 13,553 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 4.3%, 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Coomera was 69.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade had an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 0.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4% and labour force by 2.7%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coomera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Coomera SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,352 and an average of $60,709 in financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $58,536 and the average $69,202, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Coomera cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis indicates that 41.8% of locals (10,079 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This is consistent with surrounding regions, where 31.7% are in the same category. Housing costs consume 21.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Coomera is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Coomera, as per the latest Census evaluation, 73.1% of dwellings were houses while 26.8% consisted of other dwelling types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's figures which showed 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coomera stood at 10.1%, with mortgaged properties at 35.1% and rented ones at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, matching Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $450, also in line with Non-Metro Qld figures. Nationally, Coomera's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and its median weekly rents were substantially higher at $450 than the national figure of $375.

Coomera features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.7% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 18.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

The educational profile of Coomera exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Coomera's educational qualifications lag behind regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 20.6% hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. University degree holders comprise the largest group at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate graduates (4.2%) and graduate diploma holders (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.7% of residents holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 14.4% and certificates for 29.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Coomera has 60 active public transport stops operating currently. These include a mix of train and bus services. A total of 30 individual routes serve these stops, providing collectively 2921 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated good, with residents typically located 318 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 417 trips per day, equating to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coomera's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Coomera's health outcomes show notably positive results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately half of Coomera's total population (~12,056 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to 52.3% in the rest of Queensland and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.2%) and asthma (8.5%), while 74.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 71.6% in the rest of Queensland.

Coomera has a lower proportion of elderly residents aged 65 and over at 6.6% (1,586 people), compared to 12.0% in the rest of Queensland.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Coomera was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coomera's population showed high cultural diversity, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 42.8%. The 'Other' religious category comprised 1.1%, slightly higher than the Rest of Qld's 1.2%.

Ancestry-wise, English (28.8%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (8.7%) were the top groups. Notable differences included Maori (4.3% vs regional 2.9%), New Zealand (1.8% vs 1.9%), and South African (1.2% vs 1.0%).

Coomera hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Coomera has a median age of 29, which is younger than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's figure of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Coomera has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 18.9% to 21.1%, while those aged 35 to 44 have increased from 14.8% to 16.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 17.1% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Coomera, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 age cohort at 105%, adding 5,341 residents to reach a total of 10,425.