Upper Coomera - North

Population growth drivers in Upper Coomera - North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Upper Coomera - North's population is around 22,333 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,046 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,287 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,884 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 335 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,431 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Upper Coomera - North's growth rate of 10.1% since the 2021 census is higher than that of Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.3% of overall population gains during recent periods in this area.

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; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected for regional areas across the nation by 2041. The area is projected to increase by 4,705 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.1% over the 16 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Upper Coomera - North among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Upper Coomera - North has seen approximately 50 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 250 homes. As of FY26, 69 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.4 people per year move to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outstripping supply. New homes are constructed at an average expected cost of $363,000.

This financial year has seen $5.8 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Upper Coomera - North records notably lower building activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. Recent periods have witnessed an increase in development activity, though it remains lower than nationally, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. New developments consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 76.0% houses). This trend may indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles seeking more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 303 people per approval, Upper Coomera - North reflects a transitioning market. By 2041, the area is projected to gain approximately 4,256 residents.

If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Upper Coomera - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that may affect the region. Notable ones include Kasa Heights Estate, Yawalpah Road Upgrade, GemLife Gold Coast (Pimpama), and Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade. Below is a list of projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Upper Coomera - North demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Upper Coomera - North has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%.

There were 12,155 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 74.1%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census responses showed that 12.0% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.3% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 2.6% alongside labour force increasing by 2.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat at 4.4%. Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising to 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Coomera - North's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

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

Upper Coomera - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,323 and an average level of $62,189 in financial year 2023. These figures are below the national average and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $59,380 (median) and $69,254 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Upper Coomera - North cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 43.6% of the population (9,737 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 31.7% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, placing disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally and positioning the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 4th decile.

Upper Coomera - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Upper Coomera - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Compared to Regional Qld, it was similar with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Coomera - North was 15.9%, lower than Regional Qld's level. Mortgaged dwellings were 44.2% and rented ones were 39.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent was $450, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Upper Coomera - North had lower mortgage repayments at $1,820 versus the Australian average of $1,863, but higher rents at $450 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.8% of all households, including 42.8% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.2%, with lone person households at 12.6% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Regional Queensland average of 2.5 people.

The educational profile of Upper Coomera - North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 17.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (12.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (30.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.5% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.6% in primary, 10.6% in secondary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.

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

Upper Coomera - North has 56 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 383 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average being located 299 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential region, most inhabitants commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 12% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 54 trips per day, resulting in approximately six weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Upper Coomera - North is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Upper Coomera - North faces significant health challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment conducted on 15th March 2022. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~11,255 people), compared to Regional QLD's 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.9% and 8.8% of residents respectively, while 70.9% report no medical ailments, compared to Regional QLD's 67.6%. Working-age population health outcomes are generally typical. The area has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,233 people), lower than Regional QLD's 20.4%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Upper Coomera-North is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 12.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Upper Coomera-North, comprising 43.8% of the population. The category 'Other' shows an overrepresentation in Upper Coomera-North compared to Regional Qld, with 1.1% versus 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.0%), Australian (24.6%), and Other (7.7%). Notably, Maori (4.5%) and New Zealand (2.2%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively. Samoan ethnicity is also notably higher at 1.1%.

Upper Coomera - North's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Upper Coomera - North has a median age of 33, which is younger than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 shows strong representation at 16.2%, compared to Regional Queensland. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.0% to 15.3% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 17.8% to 14.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Upper Coomera - North's age structure. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 39%, adding 1,297 people and reaching a total of 4,607 from its current figure of 3,309. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age group is expected to decrease by 75 residents.