Coomera
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is 24,113 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 3,888 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,225. The increase was inferred from an 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. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.1% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Coomera in the top 10 percent of Australian non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to grow by 21,127 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a total gain of 86.3% over the 17 years.

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

Coomera has seen approximately 289 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 1,449 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 4.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built over 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 $258,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $90.7 million, indicating strong commercial development momentum in the area. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Coomera exhibits moderately higher construction activity, with a 50.0% increase per person over the five-year period. This activity is significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest. New building activity comprises 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% medium to high-density housing.

This shift from the current housing mix of 73.0% houses may address affordability requirements and attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Coomera's growth is evident with around 162 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 20,811 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Coomera has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Coomera Hospital, Gold Coast Rail Stations (Pimpana, Hope Island, Merrimac), The Link Coomera Business Park, and Coomera Health City Medical Hub. Below are those 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 4.1% in June 2025, 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. As of June 2025, 13,247 residents were employed. Workforce participation was 69.7%, well above Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade had an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented, with only 0.2% of Coomera's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 2.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In Rest of Qld during the same period, employment rose by 1.8%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coomera's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 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 had a median taxpayer income of $51,352 and an average of $60,709 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This was below the national average, with Rest of Qld's median income being $50,780 and average income being $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,536 (median) and $69,202 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Coomera clustered around the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis revealed that the predominant cohort spanned 41.8% of locals (10,079 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consumed 21.2% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 55th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, with the remaining 26.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's figures of 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, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent was $450, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, Coomera's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above 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 account for 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 comprise the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households making up 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

Educational qualifications in Coomera trail regional benchmarks, with 20.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 14.4% while certificates make up 29.3%. Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.5% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. Coomera has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 4,852 students as of the latest data available. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, having an ICSEA score of 1007. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 20.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.7, indicating that Coomera serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 within its boundaries. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 30 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 2921 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 318 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 417 trips per day across all routes, 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Coomera, particularly for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% (~12,056 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 52.3% in the rest of Queensland and 55.3% nationally. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Coomera, affecting 9.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively.

A total of 74.2% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in the rest of Queensland. The area has 6.6% (1,586 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 12.0% in the rest of Queensland.

Coomera was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Coomera's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in Coomera, comprising 42.8% of its population. The category 'Other' showed overrepresentation in Coomera at 1.1%, compared to 1.2% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, English was the top group at 28.8%, followed by Australian at 23.2% and Other at 8.7%. Notably, Maori were overrepresented in Coomera at 4.3% (vs regional 2.9%), New Zealand at 1.8% (vs 1.9%) and South African at 1.2% (vs 1.0%).

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

Coomera's median age is 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 percentage 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 percentage 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 percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 17.1% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Coomera, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow by 105%, adding 5,341 residents to reach a total of 10,425.