Cooroibah

Cooroibah has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Cooroibah is around 2,271, reflecting an increase of 93 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 4.3% rise from the previous population figure of 2,178. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,267 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 70 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Cooroibah has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing the Rest of Qld. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024, using 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, with proportional growth weightings applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Moving forward, a population increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the suburb projected to expand by 225 persons to reach 2,496 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Cooroibah according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Cooroibah averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years ending FY-25. This totals an estimated 46 homes. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. Over these 5 years, an average of 4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

Demand significantly exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $859,000, indicating a target towards the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $5.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character.

Relative to Rest of Qld, Cooroibah shows 10.0% lower construction activity per person while it ranks among the 24th percentile of areas assessed nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. New building activity comprises 91.0% detached dwellings and 9.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 657 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Cooroibah adding 275 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

AreaSearch has identified three projects that could impact the area's performance: Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning & Construction, Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project, Eumundi-Noosa Road Safety Improvements, and Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program. These are the key projects with potential significance.

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The labour market strength in Cooroibah positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Cooroibah has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,145 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 61.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 19.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 1.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and August 2025, labour force decreased by 2.5% while employment declined by 2.1%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cooroibah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Cooroibah suburb is $42,944 and average income is $58,385. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $47,200 (median) and $64,171 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,639 weekly), while personal income is at the 21st percentile. Income brackets indicate that 32.3% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (733 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 44th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Cooroibah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cooroibah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cooroibah was at 43.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure for Cooroibah was recorded at $500, lower than Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Cooroibah's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.0% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 34.3% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.0%, with lone person households at 12.4% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Cooroibah places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's university qualification rate is 18.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational skills are prominent, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such credentials – advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 33.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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Cooroibah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Cooroibah residents have positive health outcomes according to health data. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across all ages.

Private health cover is relatively low at 50% (~1,143 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 9.3% and 8.8% respectively. 65.9% of residents are free from medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 67.6%. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 21.5% of seniors (488 people), higher than Rest of Qld's 20.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average and align with national rankings.

Cooroibah ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cooroibah, as per the 2016 Census, had a below average cultural diversity with 80.7% of its population born in Australia and 89.1% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 93.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion at 44.9%.

Buddhism, however, was overrepresented at 1.8%, compared to 1.1% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (29.0%), and Irish (9.0%). Notable divergences included Welsh at 0.7% (vs regional 0.5%), German at 5.0% (vs 4.7%), and Scottish at 8.6% (vs 7.8%).

Cooroibah hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Cooroibah's median age of 46 years is significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 41 and the national average of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Cooroibah has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.9% to 7.5%, while the 15-24 age group has risen from 11.3% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 16.5% to 15.1%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 14.7% to 13.3%. By 2041, Cooroibah's age composition is expected to change notably. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 17 people, reaching 423 from 361, while the 15-24 cohort is predicted to decline by 11 people.