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 was around 12,439 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,019 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 in June 2024 and an additional 66 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 180 persons per square kilometer. Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the Rest of Qld at 8.8%. 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 AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, an 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 seen approximately 24 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25121 homes were approved, with another 11 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built over these five years attracts around 9.7 new residents per year.

This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties 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 the rest of Qld, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has 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. Additionally, all new constructions have been detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The current estimated population is 557 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is projected to gain 2,305 residents. If development rates remain constant, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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 identified 39 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones 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 was 2.1% in September 2025, which is lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%.

There were 7,197 residents employed as of September 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 77.1%, higher than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. About 16.5% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. The dominant employment sectors are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction has notable concentration with 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 Census working population vs resident population count. 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 rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these 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.

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

The median taxpayer income in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan SA2 was $55,427, with an average of $65,454 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than the national average, compared to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on 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 39.6% of residents (4,925 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 31.7%. Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan demonstrates affluence with 33.0% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings 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

The dwelling structure in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan stood at 19.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (60.7%) or rented (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan was $500, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345 and the national average 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% of the total. 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), within the Wongawallan trail region, has 21.9% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - 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 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by one route in total, offering 78 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents located an average of 890 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, and most commuters travel outward using private vehicles, which remain the dominant mode at 96%. On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 11 trips per day, 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 shows strong performance throughout Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan, based on AreaSearch's assessment as of June 2021.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low among the general population, but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was reported by approximately 52% of the total population (~6,455 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area 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. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. As of June 2021, the area had 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,294 people), which was lower than the 20.0% in Rest of 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 had a cultural diversity above average, with 9.0% of its population speaking languages 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 there. The most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, which made up 0.9% of the population compared to 0.8% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 32.0%, Australian at 24.2%, and Scottish at 7.6%. There were notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: New Zealand was overrepresented at 2.0% compared to 0.9% regionally, Maori at 2.1% versus 0.8%, and South African at 1.1% against 0.5%.

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 marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented locally at 16.8%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 6.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.0% to 13.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 15.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 673 people, from 1,444 to 2,118, while the 15 to 24 group is projected to contract by 12 residents.