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Coorparoo has an estimated 19,507 residents, up from 18,132 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,375 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. 200 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.0% of that increase. That puts 3,660 residents on each 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with validated new addresses registered since the Census, the suburb of Coorparoo has an estimated population of approximately 19,507 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,375 people (7.6%) relative to the 18,132 people recorded at the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 19,487 determined via the ABS release in June 2025 alongside 200 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 3,659 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated locations.
Furthermore, post-Census growth of 7.6% sits within 1.9 percentage points of the national average (9.5%), demonstrating solid growth momentum largely underpinned by overseas migration, which made up around 81.0% of recent population increases. Demographic forecasting utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections with a 2022 baseline, supplemented after 2032 and across any unmapped SA2 boundaries by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2023 from 2021 data. Because state models omit specific age breakdowns, proportional age weightings have been aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (2022 base year). Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, the suburb of Coorparoo is slated for population growth slightly beneath the median benchmark across AreaSearch study areas, expanding by 1,918 persons to 2041, which equates to a cumulative 9.7% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
230 new dwellings have been approved in Coorparoo over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, broadly in line with 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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Statistical building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch reveal that Coorparoo has maintained an average annual pipeline of roughly 46 new residential dwellings, culminating in approximately 230 homes over the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 41 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the suburb experienced an average influx of 3.8 new residents per year for every home built, creating a notable supply deficit that commonly fuels price appreciation and elevated purchaser competition. Furthermore, new dwellings reflect an average expected construction cost of $1,475,000, signaling a clear developer focus on premium, upscale residential projects.
Alongside this, commercial construction approvals totaled $12.6 million this financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development. Residential building approvals are distributed between detached dwellings at 70.0% and medium-to-high density formats (townhouses or apartments) at 30.0%, sustaining a traditional low-density suburban landscape favored by buyers prioritizing space. This pipeline places a heavier emphasis on standalone homes than the existing housing composition (41.0% at Census), underscoring enduring interest in family-sized properties amid broader urban consolidation trends. The ratio of roughly 457 people per dwelling approval characterizes an established residential precinct. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Coorparoo is on track to add 1,898 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing delivery could fall behind population intake, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward property value movements.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Coorparoo, worth an estimated $2.27 billion. A further 97 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $89.6 billion. 24 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Urban infrastructure investments, development initiatives, and public works play a critical role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 54 projects positioned to influence the surrounding precinct. Prominent developments include Stella Greenslopes, Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village - 20 Harries Road, Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba, and Greenslopes Mall and Logan Road District Centre Renewal.
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Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village - 20 Harries Road
Contemporary 18-storey vertical retirement village by Bolton Clarke featuring 197 accommodation units across two towers connected by glazed pedestrian hallways. Comprises 110 independent living apartments, 27 assisted living units, and 60 residential care rooms with ground floor retail, rooftop infinity pool, and comprehensive aged care facilities.
Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba
Proposed rapid transit extension of the Brisbane Metro from the CBD to Capalaba via the Old Cleveland Road corridor, passing through Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale, and Chandler. A rapid business case is underway in partnership between Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government for delivery ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street and Kitchener Street Intersection Upgrade
The project aims to upgrade the Cavendish Road, Holdsworth Street, and Kitchener Street intersection to reduce crash risks, improve traffic flow efficiency for all road users, reduce congestion, and enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. This includes closing Kitchener Street access to and from Cavendish Road.
Jardin Collection - 31 Anzac Road Carina Heights
Jardin Collection is a boutique medium-density residential development at 31 Anzac Road, Carina Heights. The proposal includes a mix of contemporary apartments and townhomes featuring landscaped communal spaces and sustainable design elements. The development application is currently under assessment by Brisbane City Council.
20 Dickenson Street Carina Apartments
A contemporary apartment development at 20 Dickenson Street featuring one, two and three-bedroom units with modern design and quality finishes. The development offers convenient access to local shops, schools and transport.
Coorparoo Square
Award-winning $252 million redevelopment of iconic Myer building by joint venture between Frasers Property Australia and Honeycombes Property Group. Features 366 residential apartments across three towers, 6,700 sqm retail space including ALDI and Dendy Cinema, completed in 2017. Won national Liberty Award for Best Mixed-Use Development.
Leigh Street Retail-Residential Development
A retail-residential development on two blocks in a low-medium density residential zone, including sixteen residential units, a food and drink outlet, a cafe shop, three retail outlets, underground parking with 44 slots, a communal recreation area, and a rooftop lap pool; local residents expressed concerns over building heights, site coverage, and commercial aspects, leading to an appeal against the approval.
Stones Corner Village Redevelopment
Approved mixed-use redevelopment of Stones Corner Village by Stockwell, comprising two residential towers (14 and 16 storeys) with 209 apartments over a retail and commercial podium, reinstating the Aldi supermarket and activating Logan Road.
13,152 residents of Coorparoo are employed, from a labour force of 13,461. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 79.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,187, about 83% 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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Coorparoo is characterized by an exceptionally qualified labour pool with high participation in professional services, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and annual employment growth of 5.3% derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents reached 13,152, while the local jobless rate sat 2.0% beneath the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. In addition, workforce participation reached an elevated 79.4%, outperforming Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. At the Census, 25.7% of working residents reported working from home, reflecting conditions that were subject to Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Professional & technical services exhibit pronounced local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, manufacturing captures a smaller share of 3.6%, below the regional benchmark of 6.4%. Comparing resident workers to the Census working population suggests the locality is primarily residential, offering a limited volume of local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM series shows that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 5.3% alongside a 4.9% increase in the labour force, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% rise in employment and a 3.4% expansion in the labour pool, with unemployment ticking up by 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an indicator of future employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years. Applying these industry growth rates to Coorparoo's specific sector distribution indicates potential employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on a weighted industry extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coorparoo is $2,105 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,132 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,045 a year against an average of $90,853. 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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Taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show the suburb of Coorparoo with a median taxpayer income of $66,045 and an average of $90,853, placing it among the nation's top-earning areas and well ahead of the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures stand at approximately $73,548 for median income and $101,174 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 72nd and 87th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant income bracket includes 33.4% of earners receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,515 residents), matching the regional proportion of 33.3%. Meanwhile, 31.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial affluence. Although housing costs account for 15.4% of income, disposable earnings remain at the 73rd percentile, with the suburb positioned in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coorparoo had 7,667 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 41% detached houses and 50% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,047 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, housing stock in Coorparoo was divided between separate houses at 40.6% and other dwelling types (including semi-detached dwellings and apartments) at 59.4%, differing from the Brisbane metro distribution of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 22.3%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, while mortgaged homes accounted for 31.8% and rental properties made up 45.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,047, exceeding the Brisbane metro median of $1,863 and the national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $380, matching the Brisbane metro benchmark of $380 and remaining above the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coorparoo counted 7,667 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,248 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 59.2% of all living arrangements, comprising couples with children (24.9%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent families (6.7%). Non-family households represent the remaining 40.8%, split between single-person households at 33.5% and group households at 7.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.5% of adults in Coorparoo hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 83% of areas nationally. A further 13.7% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 7,830 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,088 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Coorparoo exhibits elevated academic qualifications relative to broader benchmarks, with 49.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.8% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Technical and vocational credentials represent 24.3% of formal qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (13.7%). A substantial 29.8% of the local population is currently engaged in formal education. By level of study, 10.3% are attending tertiary institutions, 7.3% are in primary school, and 6.4% are enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Coorparoo means driving: households keep an average of 1.1 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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73.0% of residents in Coorparoo report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Health indicators across Coorparoo are favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations showing below-average mortality rates and low incidence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 63% of the total population (12,328 people), outperforming the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the primary reported health challenges, affecting 9.5 and 7.5% of the local population, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Residents under 65 record positive overall health metrics. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.5% of the population (2,633 people), below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%, and maintain above-average health profiles consistent with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.6% of Coorparoo residents were born overseas and 18.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (21.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Coorparoo demonstrates a high level of cultural diversity, with 25.6% of residents born abroad and 18.1% speaking a non-English language in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 49.2% of residents. Hinduism is notably prevalent, comprising 4.3% of the local population compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental lineage, the leading ancestry backgrounds reported are English (25.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.2%). Several other cultural backgrounds also show higher local representation than their regional averages, including Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (versus 0.2%), and Spanish at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coorparoo is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 34.2% 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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The demographic profile of Coorparoo skews toward younger demographics, with residents aged 25 - 44 representing 36.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 30.6% in Greater Brisbane, while the 0 - 24 cohort makes up 26.8% versus 31.8% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 35, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year below the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at the 2021 Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 has decreased from 28.6% to 26.8%.
Long-term projections indicate that seniors aged 65+ will drive future demographic growth to 2041, increasing by 1,456 residents (55%) to reach 4,089, while the 25 - 44 age cohort is forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coorparoo
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 8 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 Sep 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 — 200 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,132 at the 2021 Census → 19,507 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 (SAL30707). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.