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 24,920 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 4,695 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,225. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 24,313 in June 2025 and an additional 610 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,010 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coomera's growth rate of 23.2% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used, 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 the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Population projections indicate exceptional growth for Coomera over the period to 2041, expected to grow by 19,140 persons, reflecting a gain of 74.4% in total over the 16 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 21 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an average of about 4.1 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five financial years.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $258,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing choices. In FY-26, Coomera has recorded approximately $90.7 million in commercial development approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Coomera shows moderately higher construction activity, with 47.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, recent construction activity has eased slightly.

New building activity in Coomera is predominantly medium and high-density housing, with around 26.0% being standalone homes and 74.0% being medium to high-density dwellings. This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of about 73.0% houses. Coomera has around 162 people per dwelling approval, indicating its characteristics as a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Coomera is projected to add approximately 18,533 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

AreaSearch identified 74 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key ones include Urbana (Coomera Urban Village Stage 3), Foxwell Coomera, New Coomera Hospital, and 436 Foxwell Road Coomera Townhouse Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Coomera's workforce is skilled with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%. As of December 2025, 13,710 residents were employed.

The unemployment rate then was in line with Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation was higher at 75.6% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade had a particularly high share of employment, at 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented with only 0.2% of Coomera's workforce compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 2.7%, with unemployment remaining stable. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.7%, labour force grow by 1.0%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Coomera's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

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

The Coomera SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,610 and an average income of $63,690 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This was 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 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,814 (median) and $70,925 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Coomera cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 41.8% of locals (10,416 people) fall into 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 consume 21.2% of income, but strong earnings still 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, 73.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 26.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Regional Qld's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Coomera was $450, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Coomera's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also substantially higher at $450 compared to 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 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, which is larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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+, 20.6% possess university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is high at 36.9%, with 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 63 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 routes, providing a total of 2,917 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 307 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Coomera's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while trains account for 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.0% of residents work from home, which 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch.

Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population, though higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~12,584 people) had private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 74.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of 1st July 20XX, the area has 7.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,774 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. However, this ranks 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'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, accounting for 42.8%. The 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to Regional Qld's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.8%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (8.7%). Notably, Maori (4.3% vs regional 0.8%), New Zealand (1.8% vs 0.9%), and South Australian (1.2% vs 0.5%) groups were overrepresented in Coomera.

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

Coomera's median age is 29, which is younger than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, Coomera has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.8% to 16.7%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 18.9% to 20.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 17.1% to 14.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Coomera, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 88%, adding 4,437 residents and reaching a total of 9,474.