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 approximately 24,116 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 3,891 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,225. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,797 in June 2024 and an additional 425 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 977 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coomera's growth rate of 19.2% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the non-metro area average (8.6%) and the national average, positioning it as a region with significant population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all factors including natural growth and overseas migration were positive influences on population increase.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 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 with a base year of 2021. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Coomera in the top 10 percent of Australian non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 21,127 persons based on the latest numbers, representing an overall 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 seen approximately 289 dwellings granted development approval each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces this data on a financial year basis, showing 1,449 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with two approvals so far in FY-26. On average, about 4.1 people moved to Coomera annually for each dwelling built during these years. This demand exceeds supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $452,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. Coomera has recorded $90.7 million in commercial development approvals this financial year, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Coomera exhibits moderately higher construction activity, with 50.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, though recent construction activity has decreased slightly. This activity is significantly above the national average, reflecting strong developer interest in the area. New building activity in Coomera consists of 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% medium to high-density housing.

This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (73.0%). This trend reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Coomera has around 162 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a growth area. Future projections suggest Coomera will add approximately 20,808 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 83 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include New Coomera Hospital, Gold Coast Rail Stations (Pimpana, Hope Island, Merrimac), Coomera Hospital, and The Link Coomera Business Park. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment performance in Coomera has been broadly consistent with national averages

Coomera's skilled workforce has diverse sector representation with an unemployment rate of 4.1% as of June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%.

There are 13,247 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 69.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has a significant share of employment at 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.2% of Coomera's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Employment levels increased by 1.9%, and labour force grew by 2.1% during the year to June 2025, leading to a slight rise in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8%, with a labour force growth of 2.0% and an unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, losing 8,070 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National comparisons show QLD lagging behind national employment growth of 0.26% and having a slightly lower unemployment rate of 4.2% compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coomera's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections 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 income of $60,709 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than the national averages of $54,870 (median) and $72,031 (average). In March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $57,365, and average income is around $67,818, based on Wage Price Index growth. Census 2021 data shows Coomera's household incomes cluster at the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 41.8% of locals (10,080 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region's 31.7%. Housing costs consume 21.2% of income in Coomera, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coomera stood at 10.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.1% and rented ones at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while median weekly rent was $450, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure as well. Nationally, Coomera's median mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher 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 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 constitute 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 lag behind regional benchmarks, with 20.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% nationally. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are 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 them – advanced diplomas comprise 14.4% and 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, 9.9% in secondary, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Coomera, educating approximately 4,852 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1007) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 20.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.7, indicating 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 30 individual routes that facilitate 2,921 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance between residents and their nearest transport stop is 318 meters.

The service frequency across all routes averages 417 trips per day, resulting in approximately 48 weekly trips per 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 exceptional results, particularly among younger populations who have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately half (50%) of Coomera's total population (~12,058 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.3% in the rest of Queensland and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2% and 8.5% of residents respectively.

A higher proportion of Coomera residents (74.2%) report being completely free from medical ailments compared to those in the rest of Queensland (71.6%). The percentage of residents aged 65 and over is lower in Coomera at 6.6% (1,586 people) than in the rest of Queensland at 12.0%.

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 showed significant cultural diversity, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Coomera, comprising 42.8% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category was slightly overrepresented in Coomera compared to the rest of Queensland (1.1% vs 1.2%).

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.8%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (8.7%). There were also notable variations in certain ethnic groups: Maori was overrepresented at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 2.9%, New Zealand representation was slightly lower at 1.8% versus 1.9%, and South African representation was higher at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 1.0%.

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

Coomera's median age is 29, which is significantly lower than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. 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 notably 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 risen from 14.8% to 16.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 17.1% to 14.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Coomera. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 105%, adding 5,341 residents and reaching a total of 10,425.