Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan
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Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's population is around 12,446 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,026 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,420 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,315 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 180 persons per square kilometer. Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area average of 8.8% and the national average. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 45.9% 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Looking ahead, above median population growth is projected for Australia's regional areas. The area is expected to grow by 2,429 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan when compared nationally

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has had approximately 24 dwellings approved each year for development. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 121 homes were approved, with an additional seven approved in FY-26 so far. On average, this translates to around 9.7 new residents per year for every home built during these years.

This supply lagging demand has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties being constructed at an average expected cost of $357,000 each. In FY-26, there have been $1.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to the rest of Queensland, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan records significantly lower building activity, at 78.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This trend is also seen nationally, suggesting possible development constraints in the area.

All newly constructed properties have been detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are estimated to be 557 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate that Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is expected to gain approximately 2,298 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that may affect the region. Notable ones include Tamborine-Oxenford Road Howard Creek Upgrade, Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade, Kasa Heights Estate, and Natura Upper Coomera. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being prominent. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in June 2025, which is lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. As of June 2025, 7,112 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 72.2%, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction shows notable concentration with levels at 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 4.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force by 2.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth estimates at approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years based on weighted extrapolation of the local employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan had a median taxpayer income of $52,191 and an average income of $62,236 in financial year 2022. This was lower than the national average, with Queensland's median income being $50,780 and average income $64,844 during the same period. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $59,493 and an average income of around $70,943, based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data from 2021 indicates that household incomes in the area ranked at the 86th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,363. The earnings profile shows that 39.6% of residents (4,928 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which is similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 31.7%. Notably, 33.0% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, indicating significant affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings in the area. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 84th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan was 19.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (60.7%) or rented (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.8% of all households, including 52.3% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.2%, with lone person households at 9.0% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Upper Coomera (South), including Wongawallan trail region, has 21.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.6% and certificates at 28.9%. Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.5% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education. Highland Reserve State School and Cedar Creek State School serve a total of 1,199 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1002) offering balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area has 9.6 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 14.7, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has eight active public transport stops operating within its area. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with one individual route providing service collectively resulting in 78 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 890 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% of the total population (~6,359 people) has private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.3%) and mental health issues (7.9%), with 72.5% of residents reporting no medical ailments compared to 71.6% in Rest of Qld. The area has 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,295 people), lower than the 12.0% in Rest of Qld.

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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 9.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, comprising 46.7% of people. However, the category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation with 0.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 1.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 32.0%, Australian at 24.2%, and Scottish at 7.6%. Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 2.0% (vs regional 1.9%), Maori at 2.1% (vs 2.9%), and South Africans at 1.1% (vs 1.0%).

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The 35-44 cohort is over-represented at 16.8%, while the 65-74 cohort is under-represented at 6.3%. Between 2021 and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.0% to 13.7%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 15.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's age profile. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to expand by 673 people, from 1,444 to 2,118. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group will contract by 13 residents.