Cornubia - Carbrook

Cornubia - Carbrook has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Cornubia-Carbrook's population is 9,592 as of May 2026, an increase of 516 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,076. This growth reflects an estimated resident population of 9,471 in June 2025 and 48 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is 255 persons per square kilometer. Between the 2021 Census and May 2026, Cornubia-Carbrook's growth rate was 5.7%, compared to the SA3 area's 8.4%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.2% of overall population gains during this period. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, using 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Cornubia-Carbrook expected to grow by 320 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.1% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Cornubia - Carbrook according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Cornubia-Carbrook has averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 92 homes. In FY26 so far, 25 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 3.6 new residents arrives per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand exceeds supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $325,000.

This financial year has seen $4.1 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cornubia-Carbrook has significantly less development activity, 53.0% below the regional average per person. The majority of new developments consist of detached dwellings (85.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remainder (15.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count is 735 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections indicate Cornubia-Carbrook adding approximately 199 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers.

Future projections show Cornubia - Carbrook adding 199 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Cornubia Town Centre, Meadowbrook Health Centre, and Halcyon Edgebrook. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Cornubia - Carbrook rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Cornubia - Carbrook has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. As of December 2025, 5,563 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%. This is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is at 72.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%.

According to Census responses, 20.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction has a particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance has limited presence with 13.5% employment compared to the regional average of 16.1%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending May-25, labour force decreased by 1.7%, while employment declined by 1.2%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts suggest that Cornubia - Carbrook's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Cornubia - Carbrook SA2 had a median income of $62,802 and an average of $79,104. This is high nationally compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,936 (median) and $88,090 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank at the 84th percentile ($2,315 weekly). Distribution data shows 32.0% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. Economic strength is evident with 35.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and strong earnings place residents in the 85th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Cornubia - Carbrook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cornubia-Carbrook's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 91.3% houses and 8.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cornubia-Carbrook was 33.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.0% and rented ones at 13.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $425, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Cornubia-Carbrook's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,100 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $425.

Cornubia - Carbrook features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.3% of all households, including 42.1% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.7%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Cornubia - Carbrook performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate of 24.0% among residents aged 15+ exceeds the SA4 region average of 16.2%, indicating a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 39.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 27.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cornubia - Carbrook has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 214 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 501 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential region, most inhabitants commute outward, primarily using cars (93%). On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, some 20.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 30 trips daily, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cornubia - Carbrook is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Cornubia-Carbrook faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population, around 5,601 people, compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 70.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over, around 1,800 people, which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Cornubia - Carbrook records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cornubia-Carbrook, surveyed in 2016, had above-average cultural diversity with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 54.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (25.8%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.3% (vs 1.0% regionally), Dutch 1.8% (vs 1.2%), and Maori 0.9% (vs 1.1%) of the population.

Cornubia - Carbrook's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Cornubia-Carbrook has a median age of 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Cornubia-Carbrook at 10.9%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 14.9%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.3% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.3% to 8.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Cornubia-Carbrook's age profile will significantly change. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 333 people (52%), from 636 to 970. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.