Corinda

Population growth drivers in Corinda are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Corinda's population was around 5,753 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 432 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,321. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,608 in June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,997 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Corinda had demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing its SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. By 2041, Corinda was expected to increase by 692 persons, reflecting a gain of 9.5% over the 17 years.

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

Corinda averaged approximately 49 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25249 homes were approved, with an additional 30 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.3 new residents arrived per new home.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics. The average construction value of new properties was $432,000, indicating that developers targeted the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $4.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Corinda had 96.0% more new home approvals per person as of recent data. This provides buyers with ample choice, although building activity has slowed in recent years. The current dwelling mix shows 28.0% detached dwellings and 72.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 68.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. With approximately 259 people per dwelling approval, Corinda exhibits a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Corinda is projected to gain 547 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Corinda has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are the Oxley Priority Development Area (PDA), Oxley Stormwater Management System, Seventeen Mile Rocks Road Infrastructure Upgrade, and Oxley Railway Station Connectivity Improvements. The following list highlights those most likely to be relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, Corinda has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Corinda has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.5%.

In that month, 2,974 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation in Corinda matches Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly strong presence, at 1.5 times the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented, with only 5.9% of Corinda's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Corinda's labour force decreased by 3.4%, along with a 3.4% employment decline, keeping the unemployment rate stable. Meanwhile, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%. Statewide in Queensland, as of 25-Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Corinda's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% in five years and 14.6% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Corinda SA2 had a median income of $62,290 and an average income of $84,946. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $71,004 (median) and $96,830 (average). Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Corinda rank between the 76th and 77th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 26.9% of locals (1,547 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the area showing 33.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (37.3% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Corinda. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, and residents rank within the 78th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Corinda displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Corinda, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.5% houses and 32.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 48.9% houses and 51.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Corinda was at 33.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (37.0%) or rented (29.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Corinda was $2,200, higher than Brisbane metro's $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Corinda was $385, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Corinda's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Corinda has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.4% of all households, including 36.1% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Corinda is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 49.9% hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational pathways account for 23.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Corinda has 22 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 76 different routes, facilitating 4,030 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 210 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 575 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 183 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Corinda demonstrates superior health outcomes, with both younger and older age groups exhibiting low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 62% of the total population (3,589 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 66.6%. Nationally, this figure is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Corinda, affecting 9.5 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 70.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 74.7%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.0% (1,092 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 14.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Corinda are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Corinda's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 14.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.0% born overseas. The dominant religion in Corinda was Christianity, comprising 50.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Corinda compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.2% versus 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.0%), Australian (22.3%), and Irish (12.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Scottish was overrepresented at 9.7% compared to the regional average of 8.7%, French at 0.8% versus 0.7%, and Vietnamese at 1.3% versus 1.0%.

Corinda's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Corinda's median age is 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and marginally higher than Australia's average age of 38 years. Comparing with the Greater Brisbane average, Corinda has a notably over-represented 45-54 cohort (14.9% locally) and an under-represented 25-34 year-old group (9.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.3% to 7.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort declined from 5.4% to 4.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Corinda's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 243 people (59%) from 412 to 656. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.