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 9,531 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 455 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,076. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,465 in June 2024 and 47 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 253 persons per square kilometer. Cornubia-Carbrook's growth rate of 5.0% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of its SA3 area (7.8%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 54.8% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 424 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 3.8% over 17 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. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This has led to demand significantly exceeding new supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $325,000. In the current financial year, $4.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cornubia - Carbrook has significantly less development activity, with 53.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's development activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New development consists of 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 735 people, reflecting a quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Cornubia - Carbrook adding approximately 358 residents by 2041, based on 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are 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 notable representation in the construction sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year.

There are 5,670 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 68.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 13.5% employment compared to 16.1% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis of working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 1.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, the labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Cornubia-Carbrook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 indicates that Cornubia - Carbrook SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,865 and an average income of $78,358. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $68,240 (median) and $89,320 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 84th percentile ($2,315 weekly). Distribution data shows that 32.0% of the population (3,049 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength emerges through 35.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income and 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, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 82.9% houses and 17.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cornubia - Carbrook stood at 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 average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in the area was $425, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Cornubia - Carbrook's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 24.0% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 16.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, held by 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 them – advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 27.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.8% in secondary, 9.7% in primary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

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

Cornubia - Carbrook has 16 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These are operated by three different services that collectively facilitate 169 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents typically located 502 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cornubia - Carbrook's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Cornubia - Carbrook residents. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 59% of the total population (5,604 people), compared to 50.0% in Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 70.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in Greater Brisbane. As of the latest data (18th March 20XX), 18.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,801 people), which is higher than the 16.7% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 has a higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 8.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 24.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cornubia-Carbrook, comprising 54.2% of the population, compared to 48.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.1%), Australian (25.8%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.3%, Dutch 1.8%, and Maori 0.9% of Cornubia-Carbrook's population, diverging from regional averages of 1.4%, 1.4%, and 2.6% respectively.

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 marginally higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Cornubia - Carbrook at 11.1%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.2%. From 2021 to present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 14.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 4.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.3% to 8.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Cornubia - Carbrook's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 398 people (65%), from 616 to 1,015. 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 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.