Corinda
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Corinda's population, as of Aug 2025, is approximately 5735. This figure represents an increase of 414 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5321. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 5608 in June 2024 and an additional 102 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1991 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade (2011-2021), Corinda has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outperforming its SA4 region. Overseas migration was the primary driver for population growth during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a median increase, with Corinda expected to expand by 692 persons by 2041, marking a total gain of 9.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Corinda has averaged approximately 49 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 249 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and an additional 25 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, 1.3 new residents have been associated with each dwelling constructed annually during these years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $829,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This year has seen $4.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Corinda has 96.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice despite a recent slowdown in building activity. Currently, new building activity comprises 28.0% detached dwellings and 72.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing mix of 68.0% houses due to reduced development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 259 people per dwelling approval, Corinda displays a developing market with an expected growth of 565 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, presenting favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Looking ahead, Corinda is expected to grow by 565 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Seven projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area. Key projects include Oxley Stormwater Management System, Oxley Conservation and Bushland Rehabilitation, Oxley Priority Development Area (PDA), and Oxley Railway Station Connectivity Improvements. Projects likely to be most relevant are listed below.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.4%, Corinda has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Corinda has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%.

As of June 2025, 2,980 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation in Corinda mirrors Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Key industries for Corinda residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training employs 1.5 times the regional average.

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 analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Corinda's labour force decreased by 1.4%, accompanied by a 1.9% employment decline, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Conversely, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. State-wide in Queensland as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate a projected expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Corinda's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Corinda is $62,290 and average income is $84,946. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of median income $55,645 and average income $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $69,584 (median) and $94,893 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals Corinda's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 78th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 26.9% of locals (1,542 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to broader trends across the area showing 33.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners, 37.3%, are those earning above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout Corinda. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, with residents ranking in the 79th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 8th decile.

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

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

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

Family households comprise 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 make up the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. 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

Corinda's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (49.9%) compared to Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.9%) and graduate diplomas (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% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.0%), secondary (9.6%), tertiary (7.6%).

Corinda's five schools have a combined enrollment of 4,278 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 1108, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. There are two primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools in the area, functioning as an education hub with 74.6 school places per 100 residents, above the regional average of 26.1. This attracts students from surrounding communities. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Corinda has 22 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 76 different routes, collectively facilitating 4030 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically residing 210 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 575 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 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 a lower prevalence of common health conditions among both younger and older age cohorts compared to Greater Brisbane. Approximately 62% (3,578 people) of Corinda's population has private health cover, which is higher than the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Corinda are mental health issues affecting 9.5% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%.

A total of 70.1% of residents reported being free from medical ailments. In comparison, across Greater Brisbane, 66.6% have private health cover and 74.7% are clear of medical ailments. Corinda has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.0% (1,089 people) compared to Greater Brisbane's 14.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Corinda are above average and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Corinda was found to be 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. Christianity was the predominant religion in Corinda, accounting for 50.9% of people. However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.2% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.0%), Australian (22.3%), and Irish (12.3%). Notably, Scottish ethnicity was overrepresented in Corinda at 9.7%, compared to the regional figure of 8.7%. Additionally, French ethnicity stood at 0.8% versus 0.7% regionally, and Vietnamese ethnicity was at 1.3% versus 1.0%.

Corinda's median age exceeds the national pattern

Corinda has a median age of 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and marginally higher than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, Corinda has an over-representation of the 45-54 age cohort (14.9% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (9.8%). Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.3% to 7.2%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.8% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group declined from 5.4% to 4.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Corinda's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 244 people (60%), increasing from 411 to 656. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 69% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.