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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's population is around 12,443 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 11,420 people. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 12,315, with an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density of 180 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, from 2011 to 2021, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan had a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%, outpacing its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 45.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers including natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Looking ahead, the area is projected to grow by 2,429 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.5% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has seen approximately 24 dwellings receive development approval each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 121 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY-26. On average, for every home built over the past five financial years, around 9.7 new residents have been added to the area.

This indicates that supply is lagging behind demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are being constructed at an average expected cost of $357,000. In FY-26, there have been $1.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to other areas. When compared to the rest of Queensland, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has recorded significantly lower building activity, at 78.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings in the area.

Furthermore, all new construction has been comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 557 people living in the area for every dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is projected to gain 2,301 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, which could potentially increase competition among buyers and support stronger price growth in the area.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan 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 39 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include the Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade, Tamborine-Oxenford Road Howard Creek Upgrade, GemLife Gold Coast (Pimpama), and Kasa Heights Estate. The following list details those most 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 particularly prominent. The unemployment rate in the area was 2.1% as of September 2025, compared to the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%.

There were 7,197 residents in work during this period, with a workforce participation rate of 76.6%, higher than the Rest of Qld's rate of 65.7%. Approximately 16.5% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.8%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4% and labour force increased by 2.5%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not take into account localised population projections.

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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $55,427 and an average income of $65,454, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld's median income being $53,146 and average income being $66,593. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,920 (median) and $71,940 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank at the 86th percentile ($2,363 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 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

At the latest Census, dwelling structures in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan comprised 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's structure of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan was at 19.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.7% and rented ones at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. Weekly rent figures were recorded at $500, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345 and Australia's national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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, larger than the Rest of 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

Upper Coomera (South), including Wongawallan trail, had 21.9% of its residents aged 15 years and above holding university degrees as of the latest data point, compared to Australia's national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials were prominent among residents aged 15 years and above, with 43.5% holding such qualifications. Advanced diplomas accounted for 14.6% of these residents, while certificates made up 28.9%.

Educational participation was high in the region, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This included 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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has eight active public transport stops. These are served by one route, offering 78 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 890 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transport at 96%. On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 shows strong performance throughout Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, with common health conditions having low prevalence among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was approximately 52% of the total population (~6,457 people), slightly lagging the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 72.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes for the under-65 population were better than average. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,315 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld but ranks 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 had a cultural diversity index above average, 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 the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which constituted 0.9% compared to 0.8% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (32.0%), Australian (24.2%), and Scottish (7.6%). Notably, New Zealanders made up 2.0%, Maori 2.1%, and South Africans 1.1% of Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's population, exceeding regional averages of 0.9%, 0.8%, and 0.5% respectively.

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 figure of 38. The 35-44 cohort is over-represented at 16.8%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 6.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.0% to 13.9%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 15.2%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 15.7% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that the 25-34 age cohort will expand by 628 people (42%), reaching 2,118 residents. Conversely, the 15-24 group is projected to contract by 38 residents.