Kuraby

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

Kuraby's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 9,411 people. This figure reflects an increase of 386 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,025. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,402 in June 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,028 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Kuraby has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outperforming its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 76.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with Kuraby expected to grow by 221 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.2% 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 an additional 12 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, around 5.8 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that supply is significantly lagging demand, which typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $525,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $9.8 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity in Kuraby compared to Greater Brisbane. However, building activity is markedly lower than the regional average (by 57.0%), which usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to scarcity of new ones. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

All new construction in Kuraby has been comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (83.0% at Census), indicating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The location has approximately 737 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Looking ahead, Kuraby is expected to grow by 212 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could impact the region. Notable projects are Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Rise Estate, and The Parks Kuraby. Relevant projects are listed below.

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

Kuraby has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Over the past year, it has maintained relative employment stability. As of September 2025, 4,553 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 61.9%, below Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

Dominant employment sectors include 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 indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, 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 unemployment fell by 0.5%. As of 25-November-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kuraby's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.8% in five years and 14.1% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 $47,456 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. The average income for this area is $62,242 during the same period. These figures are below the national averages of $55,645 median and $70,520 average incomes in Greater Brisbane. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $54,095 median and $70,950 average. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 70th percentile ($2,079 weekly) while personal income is at the 33rd percentile. The largest segment of income distribution comprises 35.2% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,312 residents), which aligns with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing expenses account for 14.2% of income, placing Kuraby SA2 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

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 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kuraby was at 34.7%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (40.3%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,100, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,800. The median weekly rent figure in Kuraby was recorded at $400, matching the Brisbane metro's figure of $400. 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 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 account for the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 12.3% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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

Educational attainment in Kuraby is notably high. Among residents aged 15+, 39.8% have university qualifications, compared to the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the national average of 30.4%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for Kuraby residents. 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 holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.9% and certificates for 14.3%. Educational participation is high, 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

Transport analysis indicates 24 operational stops in Kuraby, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 distinct routes, facilitating 1,409 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is assessed as good, with residents situated approximately 275 meters from the nearest stop on average.

Service frequency averages 201 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kuraby's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kuraby, with younger cohorts seeing particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~4,809 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area but above Greater Brisbane's 48.4%.

Asthma and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions in Kuraby, impacting 5.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 77.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, closely matching Greater Brisbane's figure of 77.0%. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,288 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Brisbane.

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% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.5% born overseas. The dominant religion is Islam, making up 32.6%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 10.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (27.4%), Chinese (13.4%), and English (13.2%).

Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.6% in Kuraby compared to 0.5% regionally. Korean ancestry is also overrepresented at 2.2%, although it is slightly lower than the regional average of 2.9%. Indian ancestry is notably higher at 10.0% compared to the regional average of 5.4%.

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 concentration of residents aged 5-14 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 13.9% to 15.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 13.1% to 11.8%. By 2041, Kuraby's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The cohort aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 130%, adding 256 residents to reach a total of 453. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 59% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0-4 and 5-14.