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 February 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of Coorparoo to be around 19,459, reflecting a 7.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 18,132 people. This estimation is based on an AreaSearch validation of new addresses and inference from the resident population of 19,353, derived from the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. The population density ratio stands at approximately 3,650 persons per square kilometer, placing Coorparoo in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Coorparoo has shown 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. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. Proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 are applied where necessary. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Coorparoo is expected to grow by an above median rate, with a projected increase of 2,245 persons by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 11.0% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Coorparoo had approximately 45 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, about 227 homes were approved, with an additional 19 approved in FY-26 so far. This translates to around 4.2 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

The supply of new homes is significantly lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties, as evidenced by an average construction value of $883,000 per new home.

Commercial development activity in Coorparoo appears balanced, with $12.6 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year. New developments consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% 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 share suggests (41.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Coorparoo has a developed housing market, with around 387 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Coorparoo is projected to add approximately 2,149 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 likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Stella Greenslopes, Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village at 20 Harries Road, Greenslopes Mall Expansion and Refurbishment, and Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba. The following list details those most 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. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Coorparoo was 77.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%.

According to Census responses, 25.7% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical services had an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Manufacturing employed only 3.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Coorparoo's labour force increased by 0.5%, while employment remained stable at 0%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 2023 shows that Coorparoo suburb has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $66,045 and the average income stands at $90,853. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,590 (median) and $99,857 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, Coorparoo's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 87th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 captures 33.4% of the community (6,499 individuals), similar to metropolitan regions where 33.3% occupy 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. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Coorparoo features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Coorparoo, as per the latest Census data, 40.6% of dwellings were houses while 59.4% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Brisbane's metropolitan area where 73.5% were houses and 26.5% were other dwellings. 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 in the area was $2,047, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Coorparoo was recorded at $380, matching Brisbane's metropolitan figure. Nationally, Coorparoo's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Coorparoo features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 make up 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, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Coorparoo is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 49.5% of residents aged 15 years and above hold 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 among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.6% and certificates 13.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in tertiary education, 7.3% in primary education, and 6.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Coorparoo indicates that there are 78 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. A total of 47 individual routes service these stops, collectively facilitating 5,965 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 73%, followed by bus at 14% and cycling at 2%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 25.7%, work from home, which may reflect conditions related to COVID-19. The service frequency averages 852 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Coorparoo is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Coorparoo shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (12,298 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

Mental health issues affect 9.5% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.5%. A total of 73.0% report no medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% average in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. Coorparoo has 14.8% residents aged 65 and over (2,879 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Coorparoo was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coorparoo has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.6% of its population born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Coorparoo, comprising 49.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 4.3% compared to the region's average of 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.2%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Russian at 0.5% vs regional 0.3%, Hungarian at 0.3% vs regional 0.2%, and Spanish at 0.5% vs regional 0.4%.

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 17.8% of Coorparoo's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort stands at 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 6.3% to 7.7%, and the 55-64 cohort has risen from 9.6% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 20.2% to 17.8%. By 2041, Coorparoo's population is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially, growing by 601 people (66%) from 914 to 1,516. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 59% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic profile in the area. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.