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 is 19,108 as of Feb 2026. This shows an increase of 1,298 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,810. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. Coorparoo's population density is 3,585 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, ending Feb 2026, Coorparoo has had a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections until 2032, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections where necessary. By 2041, Coorparoo is expected to grow by 2,113 persons, reflecting a total gain of 10.5% over the 17-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Coorparoo has seen approximately 44 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25224 homes received approvals, with a further 17 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these five years brought in 4.2 new residents.

This has resulted in demand outstripping supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction value of new dwellings is $718,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, there have been $12.4 million worth of commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in Coorparoo compared to Greater Brisbane. However, Coorparoo's construction levels are 65.0% below the regional average per person, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes due to constrained new construction. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development in Coorparoo consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments. The growing mix of townhouses and apartments provides options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current market share suggests (41.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 388 people per dwelling approval, Coorparoo shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Coorparoo is projected to add 2,012 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

The performance of an area is significantly impacted by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 64 such projects that are likely to affect the area. Notable among these are the Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village at 20 Harries Road, the Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba, the 20 Dickenson Street Carina Apartments, and the upgrade of the Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street, and Kitchener Street intersection. The following list details those projects that are 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 being strongly represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%. Employment stability in the area has been relative over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 12,337 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate is 77.6%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 25.7% of residents work from home. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training are the dominant employment sectors in Coorparoo.

The area has a particular specialisation in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Manufacturing employs only 3.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5%, while employment remained unchanged, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coorparoo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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

Coorparoo SA2's income level is extremely high nationally, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The median income among taxpayers in Coorparoo SA2 was $67,928 for the financial year 2023. Average income stood at $91,229 during this period. This compares with Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,660 for median income and $100,270 for average income as of September 2025. 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 (6,401 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category, aligning with metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 31.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 73rd percentile and 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

In Coorparoo, as per the latest Census, 40.9% of dwellings were houses while 59.2% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coorparoo stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged properties 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. Median weekly rent in Coorparoo was $380, matching the Brisbane metro figure. Nationally, Coorparoo's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 are the majority, accounting for 59.2% of all households. They consist of 24.7% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 educational attainment is notably high, with 49.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the state (25.7%) and national averages (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways make up 24.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas accounting for 10.6% and certificates for 13.6%. Educational participation is notably 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, together facilitating 5,965 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 170 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 73%, followed by buses at 14% and trains at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 25.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 852 trips per day, equating to roughly 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 evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is remarkably high at approximately 67% of the total population (12,764 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues affect 9.5% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.5%. A total of 73.1% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population in Coorparoo has better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,831 people). 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 other local markets, 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% of its residents. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent in Coorparoo at 4.3%, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.2%). Notably, Russian (0.5%) and Greek (1.6%) ethnicities were more represented in Coorparoo than regionally (Russian: 0.3%, Greek: 0.6%).

Coorparoo's population is younger than the national pattern

Coorparoo's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 17.7% of Coorparoo's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage. However, the 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 6.3% to 7.7%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 9.6% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 20.2% to 17.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in Coorparoo's demographics. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 576 people (64%) from 905 to 1,482. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.