Coomera

Coomera lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Coomera is around 24,113. This marks an increase of 3,888 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,225. The latest estimate from AreaSearch is based on the resident population of 23,797, inferred from the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 424 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 987 persons per square kilometer. Coomera's growth rate of 19.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both the non-metro area (8.8%) and the national average, positioning it as a significant growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.0% to 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. Due to the lack of age category splits in state projections, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering these projected demographic shifts, Coomera is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas by 2041. The area is expected to increase by 21,127 persons over this period, reflecting a gain of 86.3% in total population over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Coomera was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Coomera saw around 289 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1,449 homes were approved, with another 17 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 4.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Demand is outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New homes are being built at an average value of $452,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $90.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Coomera has seen slightly more development, with 50.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

The location's new building activity shows 26.0% detached dwellings and 74.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 73.0% houses). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 137 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections show Coomera adding 20,811 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Coomera 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 80 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Coomera Hospital, Gold Coast Rail Stations (Pimpana, Hope Island, Merrimac), The Link Coomera Business Park, and Coomera Health City Medical Hub. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Coomera maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Coomera has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 13,247 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 69.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.2% versus the regional average of 4.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.9%, labour force by 2.1%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coomera's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Coomera's median income among taxpayers was $51,352 with an average of $60,709. This was below the national average. Rest of Qld had a median of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $58,536 (median) and $69,202 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census showed household, family and personal incomes in Coomera clustered around the 58th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicated 41.8% of the population (10,079 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 31.7% similarly occupied this range. High housing costs consumed 21.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 54th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Coomera is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Coomera's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.1% houses and 26.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 80.5% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coomera stood at 10.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.1% and rented dwellings at 54.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average, while the median weekly rent was $450, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure as well. Nationally, Coomera's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

Coomera features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.7% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 18.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.3%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.9.

The educational profile of Coomera exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Coomera trail regional benchmarks with 20.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% nationally as of 2021 data. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (29.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest statistics. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. There are six schools operating within Coomera educating approximately 4852 students with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1007) and balanced educational opportunities. The schools include three primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs with 20.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.7, suggesting Coomera serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Coomera has 60 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 30 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,921 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 318 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 417 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 48 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coomera's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Coomera, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is held by approximately 51% of the total population (~12,360 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.2% and 8.5% of residents respectively. A majority (74.2%) report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.6% in Rest of Qld. As of June 2021, 6.5% of Coomera's population is aged 65 and over (1,567 people), lower than the 12.0% seen in Rest of Qld.

Coomera was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Coomera had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 14.7% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Coomera, comprising 42.8% of people. Judaism, however, was overrepresented compared to regional averages, making up 0.1% of Coomera's population compared to 0.1% across Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.8%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (8.7%). Notably, Maori were overrepresented at 4.3% in Coomera versus the regional average of 2.9%, New Zealanders were represented at 1.8% compared to a regional average of 1.9%, and South Africans made up 1.2% of Coomera's population compared to a regional average of 1.0%.

Coomera hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Coomera's median age is 29, which is younger than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's figure of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Coomera has a higher percentage of 25-34 residents at 21.1%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 4.6%. This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 18.9% to 21.1%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 14.8% to 16.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 17.1% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for Coomera in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 105%, adding 5,336 residents to reach a total of 10,424.