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 9,625 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 600 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,025. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 9,507 in June 2025 and an additional 81 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,074 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 compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 86.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking forward, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated. The area is expected to grow by 96 persons to 2041, reflecting a decrease of 0.2% in total over the 16 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, a total of 62 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved so far in FY-26. On average, around 5.8 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that supply is significantly lagging behind demand, which typically leads to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $525,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In terms of commercial development, $9.8 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby has markedly lower building activity, at 57.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The location also records activity below the national average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction in the area over this period has been comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining Kuraby's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This trend favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (83.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The location has approximately 737 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Kuraby should see reduced pressure on housing in the future, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Rise Estate, and The Parks Kuraby. The following details projects expected to be most relevant.

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

Kuraby has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year. As of that date, 4,654 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Kuraby was somewhat lower at 65.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 18.5% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Construction had limited presence with 6.3% employment compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Employment opportunities in Kuraby appeared limited locally, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a slight decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kuraby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does 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 postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $56,089 (median) and $70,944 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Kuraby's household income ranks at the 70th percentile ($2,079 weekly), while personal income is at the 33rd percentile. The largest segment of residents earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,388 residents). Housing accounts for 14.2% of income. Kuraby residents have strong earnings, ranking in 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

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

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.2 people, 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 2021, 39.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.9% and certificates make up 14.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kuraby has 24 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 unique routes that facilitate 1,282 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically located 275 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Kuraby sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 86%, followed by buses at 6% and trains at 5%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

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

The level of general health in Kuraby is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Kuraby shows better-than-average health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data from 2021. The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is low but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 50% (~4,860 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis were found to be the most common conditions, affecting 5.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively in Kuraby, compared to 4.6 and 3.1% nationally. 77.2% of Kuraby residents reported no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 13.6% (1,309 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%.

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 population where 55.6% speak a language other than English at home and 52.5% were born overseas. The predominant religion is Islam, comprising 32.6% of Kuraby's population, compared to 2.0% in Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups 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 Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.6% in Kuraby compared to 0.6% regionally, Korean at 2.2% (vs 0.5%), and Indian at 10.0% (vs 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 but somewhat younger than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the 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 11.9%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Kuraby's population. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 111%, adding 213 residents to reach a total of 405. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 64% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, declines are projected for the populations aged 15-24 and 0-4 years.