Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan

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 12,443 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,023 people (9.0%) 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 population level equates to a density ratio of 180 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Over the past decade, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 3.7% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 45.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and interstate migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth for Australia's regional areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,429 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, 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 experienced around 24 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 121 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 so far in FY-26. At an average of 9.7 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $357,000. There have also been $1.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against the Rest of Qld, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan records markedly lower building activity (78.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is likewise lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Further, new construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature, with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 557 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan will gain 2,301 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 39 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade, the Tamborine-Oxenford Road Howard Creek Upgrade, GemLife Gold Coast (Pimpama), and Kasa Heights Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 possesses a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,269 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (77.3% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 16.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.8% versus the regional average of 4.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7% and the labour force increased by 2.5%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $55,427 and an average of $65,454 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is slightly lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,920 (median) and $71,940 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household incomes rank exceptionally at the 86th percentile ($2,363 weekly). The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 39.6% of residents (4,927 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan demonstrates considerable affluence with 33.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 83rd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan was lagging that of Regional Qld, at 19.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (60.7%) or rented (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $500, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 88.8% of all households, comprising 52.3% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.2%, with lone person households at 9.0% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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

Educational qualifications in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan trail regional benchmarks, with 21.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (14.6%) and certificates (28.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 8 active transport stops operating within Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 1 individual route, collectively providing 78 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 890 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 16.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 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 shows strong performance throughout Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~6,457 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 72.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,315 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 9.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. The main religion in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is Christianity, which makes up 46.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan are English, comprising 32.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.2% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 2.0% of Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan (vs 0.9% regionally), Maori at 2.1% (vs 0.8%) and South Australian at 1.1% (vs 0.5%).

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

With a median age of 36, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is considerably lower than the Regional Qld figure of 41 and similarly marginally lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 35 - 44 cohort is notably over-represented (16.8% locally), while 65 - 74 year-olds are under-represented (6.4%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.0% to 13.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 15.2% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.7% to 14.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by 628 people (42%) from 1,489 to 2,118. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group will contract by 38 residents.