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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Kuraby has an estimated 9,605 residents, up from 9,025 at the 2021 Census — a change of 580 people, or 6.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 86.6% of that increase. That puts 2,070 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, Kuraby accommodates roughly 9,605 inhabitants as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates an expansion of 580 individuals (6.4%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 9,025 people. This demographic trajectory draws upon the ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,507 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 81 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, the suburb registers a population density of 2,070 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the benchmark across national markets evaluated by AreaSearch. Throughout the prior decade, local expansion remained steady with a 0.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the broader SA3 territory.
Inbound overseas migration served as the core catalyst for demographic expansion, generating roughly 86.6% of recent population gains. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia datasets founded on a 2022 base year. For unlisted SA2 locations or timeframes extending beyond 2032, models incorporate Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2023 utilizing 2021 numbers. Because these state figures omit age cohort segmentations, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution adjustments sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (utilizing 2022 data) across each demographic band. Looking ahead, population forecasts place the locality within the lower quartile across Australian statistical divisions, projecting a net addition of 37 persons by 2041 relative to latest annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total contraction of 0.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
69 new dwellings have been approved in Kuraby over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling construction in Kuraby has seen roughly 13 residential approvals annually, yielding 69 total dwellings across the prior 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 4.2 new residents per year per completed home across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), housing demand significantly outstrips additions, reinforcing upward pricing pressure and buyer competition. Furthermore, with an average construction cost of $653,000 per dwelling, building activity remains concentrated within higher-tier, premium residences. Commercial building permits total $9.8 million for the current financial year, demonstrating consistent non-residential investment. When evaluated against Greater Brisbane, residential building activity per capita in Kuraby is noticeably subdued (52.0% below the regional average per person).
This restrained pipeline helps preserve demand and pricing for existing stock while trailing nationwide levels, reflecting an established suburban landscape with possible planning constraints. Contemporary development has centered exclusively on detached dwellings, reinforcing a family-oriented suburban fabric tailored to purchasers prioritizing land and space. In addition, standalone houses constitute an elevated proportion of newly built properties relative to the existing structural baseline (83.0% at Census), underscoring sustained appetite for detached housing irrespective of consolidation trends. Registering approximately 654 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits characteristics of an established, mature market. Projected demographic stabilization and slight contraction are anticipated to soften pressure on housing demand across Kuraby, providing favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kuraby
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kuraby, worth an estimated $286 million. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $16.3 billion. 25 are already under construction and 54 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and urban planning initiatives play a fundamental role in shaping local area performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 projects positioned to influence the surrounding area, with notable developments including the Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Rise Estate, and The Parks Kuraby.
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Kuraby ICB Secondary College Campus
The Islamic College of Brisbane (ICB) is expanding its educational campus at 100 Allingham Street, Kuraby, through the construction of a dedicated Secondary College building. The multi-storey facility includes contemporary general learning classrooms, specialised STEM science laboratories, student study lounges, staff amenities, and integrated parking. Construction works have commenced on-site under approved planning designations.
Kuraby Special School New Administration, Library and Learning Centre
The Queensland Department of Education is progressing planning for a new two storey administration and library building and a three storey learning centre containing 10 classrooms at Kuraby Special School. The project also includes a temporary learning centre during construction, demolition of existing buildings, relocation of modular buildings, new drop off and pick up facilities, bus and grounds care sheds, temporary parking, covered outdoor areas and landscaping. Community consultation has been completed and the project remains in the planning and approvals phase, with future expansion identified subject to funding.
Kuraby Business Park Development
UNVERIFIED RECORD - no independent source could be located confirming this project exists under this name. As submitted: proposed mixed-use business park in Kuraby featuring office space, light industrial facilities, retail precincts, and innovation hubs intended to create local employment and reduce commuting to Brisbane CBD. Recommend manual review or removal.
Retirement Village & Medical Centre - 161 Underwood Road
Mixed-use development on the northern portion of the Brisbane Islamic Centre site. The project features a 121-bed retirement village (91 independent units, 20 aged care units, and 10 dementia care units), a 250sqm medical centre, and a 75-place childcare centre. Designed by N.G. Sanders Architects.
Stretton Reserve Estate
Stretton Reserve Estate is a boutique residential subdivision located at 72 Acacia Road in Karawatha, directly adjoining the Karawatha Forest Reserve. The development delivers 30 residential allotments and house-and-land packages with integrated civil infrastructure and road works.
Eight Mile Plains Development Site
Last remaining major development site in Eight Mile Plains sold for $11 million. The 1.21ha property has development approval for 18-26 houses with potential for subdivision and house-and-land packages. Located 14km from Brisbane CBD in a fast-growing suburb.
Mackenzie Townhouses Development
60 townhouse development by Philip Usher Constructions at Mount Petrie Road with 3-storey maximum height, 114 car parking spaces and communal facilities. Total site area 15,395sqm.
Gowan Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of the Gowan Village local centre. The project features a new two-storey retail building (1,322sqm GFA) housing multiple tenancies and a fast food restaurant, alongside a new single-storey childcare centre (593sqm GFA) accommodating 105 children. The upgrade includes a pedestrian plaza, 68 car parking spaces across open and basement levels, and extensive landscaping to enhance community facilities.
4,750 residents of Kuraby are employed, from a labour force of 4,971. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 66.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,581, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour force in Kuraby is characterised by high educational attainment and prominent representation across essential service industries, maintaining a 4.4% unemployment rate and 4.8% employment growth across the preceding twelve months. Employment numbers stand at 4,750 residents in active work as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 0.1% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Labour participation registers at 66.3%, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 18.5% of workers reported working from home, a proportion that reflects conditions during Covid-19 restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, along with retail trade. Conversely, construction accounts for a lower proportion of local workers at 6.3%, compared to 9.0% observed across Greater Brisbane. The predominantly residential layout generates fewer positions within the suburb itself, as evidenced by comparisons between resident workers and local employment counts at the Census. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures shows a 4.8% rise in local employment alongside a 4.9% expansion in the labour pool over the 12-month period, keeping unemployment essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, workforce growth of 3.4%, and an increase of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. Long-term industry outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Kuraby. These five- and ten-year nationwide models have been overlaid onto the local industry footprint. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates diverge considerably. Mapping these industry projections to the local workforce composition indicates prospective employment gains for Kuraby residents of 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kuraby is $2,079 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,367 a year against an average of $63,707. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $50,367 and an average of $63,707 across the Kuraby SA2. These figures trail national benchmarks as well as the Greater Brisbane medians and averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, contemporary income estimates reach approximately $56,089 (median) and $70,944 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places weekly household earnings at the 70th percentile ($2,079 weekly), whereas personal earnings align with the 33rd percentile.
The primary income bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 35.2% of residents (3,380 people), closely mirroring the 33.3% share seen across the wider region. Housing outlays absorb 14.2% of income, while net earnings place the area in the 73rd percentile for disposable income and the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kuraby had 2,676 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,100 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses represent 82.9% of housing stock in Kuraby, with remaining residential structures (such as townhouses, apartments, and other configurations) accounting for 17.0%, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings across Brisbane metro. Outright home ownership stands higher than metropolitan benchmarks at 34.7%, with 40.3% of homes under a mortgage and 25.0% rented. Local housing costs include a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, which exceeds the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, alongside a median weekly rent of $400 compared to $380 regionally. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rental payments exceed the nationwide baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kuraby counted 2,676 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,848 today, averaging 3.2 people each. 51% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 85.1%, encompassing couples with children at 51.1%, couples without children at 23.2%, and single parent households at 9.7%. Non-family dwellings make up 14.9% of all residences, consisting of single-person households at 12.3% and group living arrangements at 2.7%. The local median household size is 3.2 people, outstripping the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.8% of adults in Kuraby hold a university qualification, including 26.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 419 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,008 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Formal qualifications among Kuraby residents outpace broader averages, with 39.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile underpins strong participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees comprise the primary qualification at 26.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 25.2% of persons aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (14.3%). Participation in study is substantial across the community, with 34.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
Primary schooling accounts for 11.9% of the population, secondary education includes 9.8%, and tertiary studies comprise 6.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kuraby means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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77.2% of residents in Kuraby report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Kuraby present positive outcomes based on mortality and chronic illness metrics assessed by AreaSearch. General ailment rates remain modest across the wider populace, though incidence rises among older vulnerable groups, while private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 50% of residents (~4,850 people). By comparison, coverage reaches 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 5.9 and 5.5% of local residents, while 77.2% reported being free of chronic medical conditions, surpassing the 69.2% rate in Greater Brisbane.
Working-age cohorts display favorable overall health with limited long-term conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 13.2% of the local populace (1,264 people), trailing the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane, with relative national standing lower among the elderly than among younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
52.5% of Kuraby residents were born overseas and 55.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (13.4%) and English (13.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced in Kuraby, where 55.6% of residents speak a language other than English in the home and 52.5% were born overseas. Islam represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 32.6% of local inhabitants, compared to 2.0% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary reported ancestries in Kuraby comprise Other at 27.4% (well above the regional benchmark of 9.4%), Chinese at 13.4% (exceeding the regional level of 3.4%), and English at 13.2% (under the 26.8% regional average). Additional community segments display distinct local representation, including Indian at 10.0% (vs 2.0% regionally), Korean at 2.2% (vs 0.5%), and South Australian at 1.6% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kuraby is 35, younger than 79% of areas nationally. 28.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Kuraby leans toward younger generations, with residents aged 0 - 24 representing 36.9% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 31.8% regionally. Adults aged 25 - 44 account for 27.3%, against 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. As at August 2026, AreaSearch calculates the median age at 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 from that Census. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate that the largest expansion will occur within the 65+ cohort, adding 356 residents (28%) to total 1,620, while young to middle-aged adults and younger cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kuraby
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,025 at the 2021 Census → 9,605 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (303061077). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.