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 12,446 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 1,026 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,420. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 12,315 in June 2024 plus 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 9.0% exceeded both the non-metro area's 8.8% and the national average, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 45.9% of overall population gains recently.

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. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future population projections indicate above median growth for Australia's regional areas. The area is expected to grow by 2,429 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 18.5% over the 17-year period.

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 a further 10 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, for every home built over the past five financial years, there have been 9.7 new residents per year.

This indicates substantial lag between supply and demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $357,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $1.6 million, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has significantly lower building activity, 78.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often 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 count is 557 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan is forecasted to gain 2,298 residents. If development rates remain constant, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include the Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade, Tamborine-Oxenford Road Howard Creek Upgrade, Kasa Heights Estate, and GemLife Gold Coast (Pimpama). 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 a notable construction sector. As of September 2025, unemployment stands at 2.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year.

There are 7,197 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 72.2%. Dominant sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employment levels are particularly high, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.8% versus the regional average of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, with labour force up by 2.5% and unemployment essentially unchanged. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between 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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $52,191 and an average income of $62,236 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $59,493 and the average income around $70,943, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows household incomes rank at the 86th percentile with a weekly income of $2,363. The earnings profile indicates that 39.6% of residents (4,928 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 31.7%. Notably, 33.0% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, 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 83rd 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, comprised 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 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 $2,000. Weekly rent in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan was $500, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 make up 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, has 21.9% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational credentials are held by 43.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.6% and certificates at 28.9%. Educational participation is high, with 33.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 13.5% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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. These are served by a mix of buses, with one individual route providing 78 weekly passenger trips in total. 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 shows strong performance throughout Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~6,359 people), slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.6% across Rest of Qld. The area has 10.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,295 people), which is lower than the 12.0% in Rest of Qld but requires more attention due to higher prevalence of health issues among older cohorts.

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, surveyed in 2016, had above average cultural diversity with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.0% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 46.7%. The 'Other' category showed slight overrepresentation at 0.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 1.2%.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (24.2%), and Scottish (7.6%). Notable divergences included New Zealand (2.0% vs regional 1.9%), Maori (2.1% vs 2.9%), and South African (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 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 increased 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 significant changes in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's age profile. 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 will contract by 13 residents.