Cooroibah

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Cooroibah is around 2,280. This reflects a growth from the 2021 Census figure of 2,178 people, an increase of 102 individuals (4.7%). The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on the ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date, is 2,271. This results in a density ratio of 70 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 72% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. Proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb of Cooroibah is expected to have a population of 2,474, reflecting an increase of 194 persons and an 8.1% gain over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Cooroibah averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 46 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.3 new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built. The average construction cost value of new homes is $859,000, indicating a focus on 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. Compared to Rest of Qld, Cooroibah demonstrates comparable building activity per person, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. Detached dwellings make up 91.0% and attached dwellings 9.0%, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 646 people. Future projections suggest Cooroibah will add 185 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that could affect this region. Notable projects are Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning & Construction, Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project, Eumundi-Noosa Road Safety Improvements, and Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Cooroibah significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Cooroibah has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. In this month, 1,131 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Cooroibah is somewhat below the regional average at 60.9%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Based on Census responses, 19.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in construction with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.4% of Cooroibah's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and November 2025, labour force decreased by 3.1% while employment declined by 3.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Cooroibah. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates differ significantly 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Cooroibah has a median income of $42,944 and an average income of $58,385. This is below the national average. Regional Qld's figures are higher, with a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cooroibah would be approximately $47,822 (median) and $65,018 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,639 weekly), while personal income is at the 21st percentile. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 32.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (736 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 44th percentile. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cooroibah stood at 43.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 9.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Cooroibah was $500, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Cooroibah's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up the remaining 15.0%, consisting of 12.4% lone person households and 2.9% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional Queensland 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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (33.5%).

Educational participation is high at 29.5%, comprising 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 shown positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions, which aligns with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is relatively low, with approximately 50% (1,147 people) covered compared to Regional Qld's 52.5%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.7%. Mental health issues impact 9.3%, while arthritis affects 8.8% of residents. About 65.9% report no medical ailments, close to Regional Qld's 67.6%. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.2% (506 people) aged 65 and over, compared to Regional Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, similar to national rankings for the general population.

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

Cooroibah's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia, 89.1% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cooroibah, comprising 44.9% of people. However, Buddhism shows an overrepresentation with 1.8% of the population compared to the regional average of 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups in Cooroibah are English (31.7%), Australian (29.0%), and Irish (9.0%). Notable divergences exist for Welsh (0.7% vs 0.5%), German (5.0% vs 4.7%), and Scottish (8.6% vs 7.8%) ethnic groups.

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

Cooroibah's median age of 46 years is significantly higher than Regional Qld's 41 and also above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, Cooroibah has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.7%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.9% to 7.9%, while the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 11.3% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.7% to 13.3%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 16.5% to 15.2%. By 2041, Cooroibah's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 12 people, reaching 402 from 360. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.