Coorparoo

Population growth drivers in Coorparoo are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Coorparoo's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 19,158. This figure represents a growth of 1,348 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,810. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 19,140 in June 2025 and an additional 195 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,594 persons per square kilometer, placing Coorparoo in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 7.6% growth since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in Coorparoo.

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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. By 2041, Coorparoo is expected to increase by approximately 1,912 persons, reflecting a gain of 9.9% over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Coorparoo when compared nationally

Coorparoo has received approximately 44 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 224 homes. As of FY26, 33 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.2 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This high demand coupled with limited new supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $718,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY26, commercial approvals amounted to $12.4 million, suggesting moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Coorparoo's building activity is 65.0% below the regional average per person, reflecting its established nature and potential planning limitations. New developments consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across various price points. However, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (41.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With around 388 people per dwelling approval, Coorparoo exhibits a developed market. By 2041, it is projected to gain 1,894 residents, and at current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

AreaSearch has identified 64 projects that could impact the area's performance. Key projects include Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village at 20 Harries Road, Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba, 20 Dickenson Street Carina Apartments, and Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street, and Kitchener Street Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Coorparoo ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Coorparoo has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year. This is lower than Greater Brisbane's unemployment rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Coorparoo was higher at 78.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 25.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Coorparoo has a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employs only 3.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 2.5%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Coorparoo's employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Coorparoo SA2 has an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $67,928 and the average income stands at $91,229. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $75,645 (median) and $101,593 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Coorparoo, between the 72nd and 87th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 33.5% of locals (6,417 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 31.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Coorparoo features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Coorparoo's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 40.9% houses and 59.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coorparoo stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented ones at 45.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Coorparoo was recorded as $380, matching the Brisbane metro figure. Nationally, Coorparoo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Coorparoo features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 59.2% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 40.8%, with lone person households at 33.4% and group households comprising 7.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Coorparoo shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Coorparoo's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications (49.8%) compared to Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are the most common (33.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.2%, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 13.6%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.4% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Coorparoo has 76 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 47 different routes, collectively facilitating 5,965 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 170 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 73%, followed by bus at 14% and train at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 25.7% of residents worked from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 852 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Coorparoo is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Coorparoo shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly residents exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (12,797 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.5% and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 73.1% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. As of 2021, 13.8% of Coorparoo residents are aged 65 and over (2,639 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Coorparoo's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 25.7% born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Coorparoo, accounting for 49.1%. Hinduism had an overrepresentation of 4.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

Top ancestry groups were English (25.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.2%). Notable ethnic group divergences included Russian at 0.5% (vs regional 0.3%), Greek at 1.6% (vs 0.6%), and Scottish at 8.5% (vs 7.4%).

Coorparoo's population is younger than the national pattern

Coorparoo's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, but younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Coorparoo has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population share of those aged 55-64 has increased from 9.6% to 10.5%, while the share of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 20.2% to 19.5%. By 2041, Coorparoo's population is projected to experience significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 64%, adding 551 residents and reaching a total of 1,416. Residents aged 65 and above are forecasted to drive 58% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 25-34.