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 approximately 9,531 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 455 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,076. The growth was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 9,465 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 253 persons per square kilometer. Since the Census, Cornubia-Carbrook's population has grown by 5%, close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.8%. The primary driver was overseas migration, contributing around 54.8% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 424 persons by 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of approximately 3.8% over the 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, 12 approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 3.6 new residents per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $325,000.

This financial year, $4.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cornubia - Carbrook has significantly less development activity, 53.0% below regional average per person. 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. The estimated population count is 735 people per dwelling approval. Future projections indicate Cornubia - Carbrook adding 358 residents by 2041.

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 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Cornubia Town Centre, Meadowbrook Health Centre, and Halcyon Edgebrook. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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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 June 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 5.1%. There are 5,920 residents employed, and the area has a workforce participation rate of 68.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries for residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly high at 1.8 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.5% compared to the regional 16.1%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 5.1%, labour force grew by 4.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cornubia-Carbrook's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Cornubia - Carbrook's median income among taxpayers was $59,865, with an average of $78,358. Nationally, this is high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median will be approximately $68,240 and the average $89,320, based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows household incomes rank at the 84th percentile with a weekly income of $2,315. Income distribution indicates that 32.0% (3,049 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. This is similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 35.8% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly, supporting higher consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and residents rank in the 86th 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, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 82.9% houses and 17.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cornubia - Carbrook was at 33.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (53.0%) or rented (13.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Cornubia - Carbrook was $425, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 compose 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 with university qualification rates at 24.0% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 16.2%. Bachelor degrees are 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: 9.8% in secondary, 9.7% in primary, and 3.9% in tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Cornubia - Carbrook, educating approximately 2,645 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1031) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and three K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 27.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.3, indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 three different routes that together facilitate 169 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 502 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 24 trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Cornubia - Carbrook shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly residents, with low prevalence of common conditions. Approximately 59% of its total population of 5,604 have private health cover, higher than Greater Brisbane's 50.0%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.9%) and asthma (7.8%). Notably, 70.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.9% (1,801 people), versus Greater Brisbane's 16.7%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Cornubia-Carbrook showed higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 8.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 54.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 48.8%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (25.8%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, New Zealanders comprised 1.3% of Cornubia-Carbrook's population, higher than the regional average of 1.4%. Dutch residents made up 1.8%, slightly above the regional 1.4%. Maori representation was lower at 0.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.6%.

Cornubia - Carbrook's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Cornubia - Carbrook is 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 cohort makes up 11.1% of the local population, compared to the Greater Brisbane average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 14.6%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 10.3% to 8.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Cornubia - Carbrook's age profile. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 65%, from 616 to 1,015 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.