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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Coomera's population is around 24,299 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,074 people (20.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,225 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,797 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 498 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 985 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coomera's 20.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 52.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australian non-metropolitan areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 21,127 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 84.9% in total 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 experienced around 289 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with 1,449 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 20 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.1 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $258,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $90.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

When measured against the Rest of Qld, Coomera shows moderately higher construction activity (50.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, though construction activity has eased recently. This activity is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New building activity shows 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 73.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 162 people per dwelling approval, Coomera shows characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections show Coomera adding 20,625 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 80 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Coomera Hospital, Gold Coast Rail Stations (Pimpana, Hope Island, Merrimac), The Link Coomera Business Park, and Coomera Health City Medical Hub, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Coomera exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Coomera has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and 2.7% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 13,710 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is in line with Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (77.3% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in retail trade, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.2% of Coomera's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7% and the labour force increased by 2.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Coomera. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Coomera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Coomera SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $54,610 and an average of $63,690 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,022 (median) and $70,002 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Coomera cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 41.8% of locals (10,156 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. High housing costs consume 21.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 54th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Coomera, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 73.1% houses and 26.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Coomera lagged that of Regional Qld, at 10.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.1%) or rented (54.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Coomera's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 83.7% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 3.1 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 63 active transport stops operating within Coomera, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 32 individual routes, collectively providing 2,917 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 307 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 5% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 14.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 416 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coomera's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Coomera, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~12,270 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2% and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 74.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 6.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,632 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 14.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. The main religion in Coomera is Christianity, which makes up 42.8% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Coomera are English, comprising 28.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 4.3% of Coomera (vs 0.8% regionally), New Zealand at 1.8% (vs 0.9%) and South Australian at 1.2% (vs 0.5%).

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

With a median age of 29, Coomera is materially younger than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, Coomera has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (21.5%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (4.7%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 18.9% to 21.5% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 14.8% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 14.0% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.3% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Coomera. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 99%, adding 5,190 residents to reach 10,425.