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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Cooroibah has an estimated 2,277 residents, up from 2,178 at the 2021 Census — a change of 99 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Density is about 71 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch combining broader regional updates from the ABS with post-Census address validations indicates that the suburb of Cooroibah has reached an estimated population of approximately 2,277 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 99 people (4.5%) relative to the 2,178 people enumerated in the 2021 Census. Underlying this projection is an estimated resident count of 2,269 determined following the ABS ERP figures released in June 2025, alongside 11 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Across the locality, density stands at 70 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident and scope for additional housing.
The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas migration. Projections for the suburb of Cooroibah utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling with a 2022 base year, transitioning to Queensland State Government SA2 series (published in 2023 from 2021 data) for non-covered territories and timeframes beyond 2032. Because the state series lacks age group breakdowns, proportional adjustments mirroring the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 releases (2022 base) are applied across cohorts. Demographic expansion is expected to track slightly beneath the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 194 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 8.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Cooroibah over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of statistical building approval data, residential development in Cooroibah has averaged approximately 7 dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 36 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 5 so far in FY-25. The area has seen an average inflow of 2.5 people per year per newly completed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating sustained buyer interest to underpin property markets, with new builds carrying an average construction value of $597,000. Furthermore, $5.4 million in commercial building permits has been logged during the current financial year, highlighting the predominant residential focus of the community.
Per capita residential building volumes in Cooroibah track at roughly three-quarters the level recorded across Rest of Qld, positioning the locality in the 29th percentile nationwide and creating limited stock availability that directs demand toward established homes. Activity remains lower than national benchmarks as well, pointing to a mature community profile and potential planning constraints. The pipeline of recent approvals comprises 88.0% detached dwellings alongside 12.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density suburban landscape favored by buyers seeking land and spacious living. The presence of 504 people per approved residential build highlights the quiet, subdued nature of local construction activity. Over the period extending to 2041, Cooroibah is projected to add 186 residents based on recent quarterly modeling. Given existing building patterns, anticipated residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy demand, maintaining balanced conditions for property purchasers while accommodating population increases in excess of baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 53 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cooroibah, worth an estimated $3.89 billion. 12 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure investments and regional planning projects play a pivotal role in shaping local growth and property dynamics. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 major works positioned to influence the area, including the Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning & Construction, Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project, Eumundi-Noosa Road Safety Improvements, and the Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program.
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Sidoni Street Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring 14 small dwelling units, five ground-floor units with associated offices, and a food and drink outlet. Built on 2002sqm site with dual street frontage (Sidoni Street and Blakesley Street). Designed by Tim Ditchfield and Associates, approved via delegated authority by Noosa Council.
Tewantin State Facilitated Development - 42 Unit Complex
Controversial 42-unit multiple dwelling development at Sidoni Street/Poinciana Avenue intersection. Originally proposed 3-4 storey height with affordable housing components. Project was revoked by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in April 2025 following significant community opposition and concerns about height, density and compliance with Noosa Plan 2020.
Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning
Planning is underway for the long-term staged Tewantin Bypass along the Beckmans Road corridor. Stage 1, the Cooroy-Noosa Road and Beckmans Road roundabout, was completed in December 2022. The current $8.5 million planning program is developing the business case and future upgrade options to improve safety, capacity, travel time and traffic flow between Cooroy-Noosa Road and Eumundi-Noosa Road.
Toolar Street Apartments
Small boutique apartment development in the heart of Tewantin featuring modern 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units with secure parking. Units are now being marketed by Century 21 Conolly Hay Group with at least one unit already under contract, indicating the project has progressed to near completion or completion stage.
Doonella Street Social Housing Project
Social and affordable housing project consisting of 32 units in Tewantin, designed to facilitate downsizing for social housing residents, freeing up family-sized homes for low-income workers. The project is in the design phase with an architect appointed, tender for construction expected by the end of 2025, and completion forecasted for mid-2027.
Eumundi-Noosa Road Safety Improvements
Road safety improvements along Eumundi-Noosa Road corridor between Emu Mountain Road and Beckmans Road. Includes intersection upgrades, improved signage and enhanced pedestrian facilities.
Poinciana Avenue Tewantin Development
Former State Facilitated Development proposal for about 40 mixed build-to-sell and build-to-rent apartments with onsite parking (at least 15% affordable) at the corner of Poinciana Avenue and Sidoni Street. The SFD declaration was revoked by the Queensland Government in April 2025 after public consultation and council objections. Any future progression would require a new pathway (e.g., standard DA via Noosa Shire Council) or a fresh state process.
Doonella Bridge Rehabilitation
A major rehabilitation of the 55-year-old Doonella Bridge (also known as Doonella Lake Bridge) in Tewantin, a vital transport link carrying approximately 20,000 vehicles daily between Tewantin and Noosaville. Built in 1968, the project requires strengthening, corrosion treatment, upgraded safety features, and bridge rail and lighting upgrades to current standards. The project is a key component of the Noosa Council's 2025/26 capital works program and aims to ensure the bridge's structural integrity and longevity. Construction is anticipated to commence in mid to late 2025, with $1.75 million Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program Round 5 grant contributing up to 50% of the $3.7 million construction cost.
1,115 residents of Cooroibah are employed, from a labour force of 1,137. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,775, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Cooroibah maintains a capable local workforce, marked by a prominent construction sector and a low jobless rate of 1.9%. As of March 2026, 1,115 residents are actively employed, with local unemployment sitting 2.0% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while labor participation registers 60.1% against 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records show that 19.3% of workers performed their duties from home, an outcome influenced in part by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Resident employment centers primarily around construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a major local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for a minimal share of local workers at 1.4%, well below the 4.5% observed in Regional Qld. The comparison between local working population and resident workforce confirms that this quiet residential enclave offers limited on-site employment opportunities. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistical data indicates that in the year to March 2026, Cooroibah experienced a 2.7% drop in its labor force together with a 2.9% reduction in employment, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe across Regional Qld, employment edged up 0.1%, the labor force expanded 0.3%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local labor trends. Nationally, employment is projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry growth varies widely. When these sectoral projections are mapped onto the local workforce distribution, Cooroibah is modeled to see employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (illustrative weighted calculation only, excluding localized demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cooroibah is $1,639 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,944 a year against an average of $58,385. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO tax data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the suburb of Cooroibah sit below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median taxable income of $42,944 and an average of $58,385. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $47,822 (median) and $65,018 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings at the 44th percentile ($1,639 weekly), with individual earnings sitting at the 21st percentile.
The largest earnings band covers 32.3% of resident earners (735 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the 31.7% seen regionally. Budget pressures are elevated, with 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs (ranking in the 44th percentile), while the area sits in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cooroibah had 698 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 30.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of Cooroibah recorded at the most recent Census was dominated by separate houses, which constituted 98.7% of all dwellings, with semi-detached, apartments, and other configurations making up only 1.3%, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 43.6%, well above regional benchmarks, while remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (46.9%) or rented (9.5%). Housing payments are relatively steep, with median monthly mortgage repayments reaching $2,000 and median weekly rent at $500, outpacing the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345 as well as the national averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cooroibah counted 698 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 85.0%, encompassing couples with children (40.5%), couples without children (34.3%), and single parent families (9.5%). Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 15.0%, comprising lone person households (12.4%) and group households (2.9%). The median household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.5 persons per household average seen across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Cooroibah hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles in the locality reflect room for development, with higher education attainment standing at 18.2% compared to the national average of 30.4%. Within tertiary categories, bachelor degrees represent 13.7%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 3.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are held by 46.4% of residents aged 15+, broken down into certificates (33.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.9%). A substantial proportion of the local population is engaged in learning, with 29.5% of residents enrolled across various educational stages. This cohort consists of 11.2% attending primary school, 10.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.7% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cooroibah means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.9% of residents in Cooroibah report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health metrics in Cooroibah present a generally sound profile, with AreaSearch mortality and health data tracking close to national averages and demonstrating typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital insurance uptake is moderate, covering approximately 50% of residents (~1,146 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% across Australia. Prevalent medical conditions recorded locally include mental health disorders (9.3%) and arthritis (8.8%), while 65.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, slightly below the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Among working-age individuals, chronic ailments appear somewhat higher than standard, whereas seniors, who comprise 23.0% of the population (523 people) compared to 20.3% regionally, display above-average health outcomes that align closely with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cooroibah is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.7%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Cooroibah is comparatively low, with Australian-born residents accounting for 80.7% of the community, 89.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation at 44.9% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits an elevated local presence, representing 1.8% of residents against 1.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, English ancestry is most common at 31.7% of residents, followed by Australian ancestry at 29.0% and Irish ancestry at 9.0%. Other distinct heritage groups showing higher local representation than the regional benchmark include Scottish at 8.6% (vs 7.8%), German at 5.0% (vs 4.7%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cooroibah is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 19.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Cooroibah exhibits an age structure comparable to the broader Regional Qld benchmark, with the largest cohort variation reaching 8.9 percentage points. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 46 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure while remaining 5 years older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and above the nationwide median of 38 recorded at that time. Retiree and senior age groups (65+) have expanded from 19.6% of residents at the Census to an estimated 23.0%, and are projected to see the largest future gains through 2041, increasing by 87 residents (17%) to 611, while younger cohorts and children are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cooroibah
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,178 at the 2021 Census → 2,277 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30702). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.