Coorparoo

Population growth drivers in Coorparoo are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Coorparoo is around 19,433, reflecting a 7.2% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 18,132 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 19,361 following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024, and an additional 180 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 3,646 persons per square kilometer, placing Coorparoo in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Coorparoo has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outperforming the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts following ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Coorparoo is expected to grow by 2,249 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.2% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Coorparoo when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, derived from statistical area data, indicates Coorparoo has experienced approximately 46 new home approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 232 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 4.1 new residents per year.

This suggests supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $883,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $12.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. New development consists of 66.0% detached houses and 34.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current market mix suggests (41.0% at Census), implying strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Coorparoo currently has around 365 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Coorparoo is projected to add approximately 2,179 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Coorparoo 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 55 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Greenslopes Private Hospital Master Plan Redevelopment, Stella Greenslopes, Greenslopes Mall Expansion and Refurbishment, and Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village at 20 Harries Road. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Coorparoo shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Coorparoo has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%.

As of June 2025, 12,626 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 73.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical employment had a share 1.5 times the regional level, while manufacturing employed just 3.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.4%, alongside labour force increasing by 1.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 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 Coorparoo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Coorparoo has one of the highest incomes in Australia, with a median assessed at $66,050 and an average income of $90,852. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Coorparoo would be approximately $75,290 (median) and $103,562 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Coorparoo rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 87th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 33.4% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting the metropolitan region's pattern where 33.3% fall into this range. Economic strength is evident with 31.8% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Coorparoo features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Coorparoo, as per the latest Census, 40.6% of dwellings were houses while 59.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In contrast, Brisbane metropolitan area had no houses or other dwellings according to the same data source. Home ownership in Coorparoo stood at 22.3%, with mortgaged properties at 31.8% and rented ones at 45.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,047, aligning with Brisbane's metro average, while median weekly rent was $380 compared to the city-wide figure of $0. Nationally, Coorparoo's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Coorparoo features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a median household size of 2.3 people

Family households constitute 59.2% of all households, including 24.9% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.8%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people.

Coorparoo shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Coorparoo's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. 49.5% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 13.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in tertiary, 7.3% in primary, and 6.4% in secondary education. There are 10 schools operating within Coorparoo, educating approximately 7,830 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1088). The educational mix includes 3 primary, 4 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. There are 40.3 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities. Note that for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Coorparoo has 77 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 44 individual routes, collectively providing 5,595 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 170 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 799 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 72 weekly trips per stop.

Coorparoo's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Coorparoo. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (12,281 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues are the most common medical condition in the area, impacting 9.5% of residents, followed by asthma at 7.5%. A significant majority, 73.0%, declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is higher than the 0% reported across Greater Brisbane. As of a certain date (not specified), 14.0% of residents are aged 65 and over, totaling 2,720 people. Health outcomes among seniors in Coorparoo are above average and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Coorparoo was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Coorparoo, as of the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 25.6% of its population born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Coorparoo, making up 49.2% of the population. Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation at 4.3%, compared to none across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.2%). Notably, Russian (0.5%) and Spanish (0.5%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of none each.

Coorparoo's population is younger than the national pattern

Coorparoo's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 6.3% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 20.2% to 18.7%. By 2041, population forecasts show significant demographic shifts in Coorparoo. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 641 people (73%), from 874 to 1,516. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 59% of total population growth, indicating Coorparoo's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.