Kuraby

Population growth drivers in Kuraby are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Kuraby's population is around 9,423 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,025 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,402 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,030 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Kuraby has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 76.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 221 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Kuraby has recorded approximately 12 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 62 homes were approved, with a further 13 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, around 5.8 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built during this period.

This suggests supply is significantly lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are being constructed at an average expected cost of $525,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $9.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to previous years. However, Kuraby records markedly lower building activity than Greater Brisbane, at 57.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

New construction in Kuraby has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. The location has approximately 737 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Kuraby is expected to grow by 200 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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.

Kuraby has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes made to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable among these are Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Rise Estate, and The Parks Kuraby.

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Kuraby has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Kuraby has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%, indicating relative stability over the past year. As of September 2025, 4,553 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Kuraby is lower at 64.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census data, 18.5% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Construction has limited presence with 6.3% employment compared to the regional average of 9.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as shown by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Kuraby's labour force increased by 0.5%, while employment decreased by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kuraby's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Kuraby SA2 is $50,367, with an average of $63,707, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, which contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,358 (median) and $70,020 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 70th percentile ($2,079 weekly), while personal income sits at the 33rd percentile. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 35.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,316 residents). Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, with strong earnings placing residents within the 73rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Kuraby's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kuraby stood at 34.7%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kuraby was $2,100, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Kuraby was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kuraby's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.1% of all households, including 51.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Kuraby is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 39.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage is reflected in various qualifications: Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.2% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (14.3%).

Educational participation is high in Kuraby, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.9%), secondary education (9.8%), and tertiary education (6.7%).

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

Kuraby has 24 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 different routes, providing a total of 1,282 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in Kuraby is rated good, with residents typically located 275 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 86%, followed by bus at 6% and train at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 183 trips per day, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per stop.

Kuraby's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Kuraby shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are mostly in line with national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent among Kuraby's general population compared to the nation, but higher among older residents at risk.

Approximately 50% of Kuraby's total population (~4,758 people) has private health cover, lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (5.9%) and arthritis (5.5%). 77.2% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Kuraby has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,327 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%, but still ranks lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Kuraby is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kuraby has a high level of cultural diversity, with 55.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.5% born overseas. The predominant religion in Kuraby is Islam, making up 32.6% of the population, which is significantly higher compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 2.0%. The top three ancestry groups in Kuraby are Other (27.4%), Chinese (13.4%), and English (13.2%).

These percentages are substantially higher than the regional averages of 9.4%, 3.4%, and 26.8% respectively. Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.6% in Kuraby compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Korean ancestry also stands out at 2.2% (regional average: 0.5%) and Indian ancestry is notably higher at 10.0% (regional average: 2.0%).

Kuraby's population is younger than the national pattern

Kuraby's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.9% to 15.7%, while the population aged 25-34 has declined from 13.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, Kuraby's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The cohort aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 115%, adding 241 residents to reach a total of 453. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 62% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0-4 and 25-34.