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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Coomera is around 24,299, reflecting a 20.1% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 20,225 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 23,797 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 498 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 995 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coomera's growth rate exceeded that of the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed around 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

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. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb of Coomera expected to increase by 21,127 persons to 2041, reflecting an 84.9% gain in total 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

AreaSearch analysis reveals Coomera approved around 289 new homes annually, with 1,449 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25, and 17 so far in FY-26. Each home built over the past five financial years accommodates an average of 4.1 new residents. This demand outpaces supply, potentially influencing prices and buyer competition.

New homes are constructed at an average value of $452,000. Commercial approvals totalled $90.7 million in FY-26, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Coomera has 50.0% more development per person over five years, suggesting reasonable buyer options and sustained property demand. However, building activity has slowed recently. New building activity comprises 26.0% detached dwellings and 74.0% medium-high density housing, marking a shift from the current 73.0% houses. The location has approximately 137 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Coomera adding 20,625 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Coomera has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 80 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects 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 projects likely to be 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. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%. As of September 2025, 13,553 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is high at 76.6%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are 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%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force by 2.7%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coomera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Coomera's median income among taxpayers is $51,352, with an average of $60,709. This is below the national average. Rest of Qld has a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Coomera would be approximately $56,441 (median) and $66,725 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census indicates household, family and personal incomes in Coomera cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. Income brackets show 41.8% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 31.7% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 21.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure in Coomera, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.1% houses and 26.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coomera was at 10.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (35.1%) or rented (54.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coomera was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Coomera was $450, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Coomera's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure 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 make up 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, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

Coomera's educational qualifications trail Australian benchmarks; 20.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (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 at 14.4% and certificates at 29.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.5% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Coomera has 63 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 routes, providing a total of 2,917 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 307 meters from the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while train usage stands at 5%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 416 trips per day, resulting in approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Coomera are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Coomera shows below-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population, which numbers about 12,455 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (9.2%) and asthma (8.5%). About 74.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 6.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,628 people), lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Coomera was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coomera had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Coomera, comprising 42.8%. Judaism showed an overrepresentation of 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.8%), Australian (23.2%), and Other (8.7%). Maori was notably overrepresented at 4.3% versus 0.8% regionally, New Zealand at 1.8% versus 0.9%, and South African at 1.2% versus 0.5%.

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

Coomera has a median age of 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 concentration of residents aged 25-34 at 21.5%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 4.7%. This 25-34 concentration is well above the national figure of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 18.9% to 21.5%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 14.8% to 16.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 14.0%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.3% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Coomera, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 100%, adding 5,199 residents to reach a total of 10,424.