Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan
Statistical Area - sa2

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 August 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,019 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,420. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,315 in June 2024 and an additional 64 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 population growth of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area average of 8.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 45.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied when utilised. Population projections indicate above median growth for Australia's regional areas, with the area expected to grow by 2,429 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.5% 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 received approximately 24 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that between the financial years 2021 to 2025, around 121 dwellings were approved. As of FY-26, no dwellings have been approved yet. On average, 9.7 new residents moved in per dwelling constructed each year over these five years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $639,000, which is moderately higher than regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction. In FY-26, there have been $1.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has markedly lower building activity, with 78.0% fewer approvals per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Building activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and potential development constraints. All recent building activity consists of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are approximately 557 people per dwelling approval in the area. Future projections estimate that Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan will add around 2,305 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

Thirty-nine infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects 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 likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan has a skilled workforce with a notable construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 7,112 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 72.2%. Dominant sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly concentrated, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.8% versus the regional average of 4.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 2.1%, leading to a small unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. By Sep-25, QLD's employment had contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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 shows a median taxpayer income of $52,191 and an average of $62,236 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $58,303 (median) and $69,524 (average) as of March 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 (4,925 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 84th 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

Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 80.5% houses and 19.4% 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 $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 constitute 88.8% of all households, consisting of 52.3% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 11.2%, with lone person households at 9.0% and group households making up 2.3% of the total. 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

Educational qualifications in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan trail regional benchmarks. As of 2021, 21.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. 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+ 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 as of 2021. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Highland Reserve State School and Cedar Creek State School serve a total of 1,199 students in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan as of 2021, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions with ICSEA: 1002. Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.6, 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. These are served by a mix of buses on one route, offering 78 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have limited transport accessibility, with an average distance of 890 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 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 shows Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan performed well on health metrics with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population.

However, older and at-risk cohorts had higher rates than national averages. Private health cover was found in approximately 51% of the total population (~6,356 people), slightly lower than the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions were 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. Residents aged 65 and over comprised 10.4% (1,294 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 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. However, Other religions made up 0.9% of the population, slightly higher than the 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% compared to the regional average of 1.9%, Maori at 2.1% (regional: 2.9%), and South Africans at 1.1% (regional: 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 marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented in Upper Coomera (South) - Wongawallan at 16.8%, compared to the Rest of Qld average, 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%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 15.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests 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. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group is projected to contract by 12 residents.