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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Coorparoo's population is estimated at around 19,500 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,368 people (7.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,132 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 19,480, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 195 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,658 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coorparoo's 7.5% growth since census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the suburb of Coorparoo expected to grow by 2,053 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10.4% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Coorparoo had approximately 45 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 227 homes were approved, with an additional 35 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built over these five years accommodates about 4.1 new residents.

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

In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled approximately $12.6 million, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. 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 mix suggests (41.0% at Census), implying strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 387 people per dwelling approval, Coorparoo exhibits characteristics of a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Coorparoo is projected to add approximately 2,033 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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 54 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Stella Greenslopes, Coorparoo RSL Retirement Village at 20 Harries Road, Eastern Metro Extension to Capalaba, and Greenslopes Mall and Logan Road District Centre Renewal. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Coorparoo ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Coorparoo has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. There were 12,848 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, which was below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was high at 78.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 25.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Coorparoo had a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

In contrast, manufacturing employed only 3.6% of local workers, which was below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 could offer further insight into potential future demand within Coorparoo. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggested that national employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Coorparoo's employment mix suggested that local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Coorparoo suburb has high incomes. Median assessed income is $66,045 and average income stands at $90,853. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $73,548 (median) and $101,174 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Coorparoo rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 87th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income brackets indicate 33.4% of individuals earn $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan region patterns at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 31.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 73rd percentile. 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

Coorparoo's dwelling structures in its latest Census report showed 40.6% were houses, with the remaining 59.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coorparoo stood at 22.3%, lower than Brisbane metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 31.8%, while rented dwellings made up 45.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,047, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 but in line with the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Coorparoo was $380, matching the Brisbane metro figure and exceeding the national average of $375.

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

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, 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

In Coorparoo, residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications than the broader area benchmarks. Specifically, 49.5% of residents hold such qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% across Australia. This educational advantage could potentially open up opportunities for knowledge-based pursuits within the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of qualification, with 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%.

Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.6% and certificates 13.7%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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

Coorparoo has 78 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 47 individual routes, facilitating 5,965 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 170 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 73%, with buses used by 14% and cycling by 2%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.1, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 25.7%, work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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 old age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (12,324 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.5% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%. A majority, 73.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population exhibits better-than-average health outcomes. As of 14th June 20XX, 14.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,730 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. 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's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.6% born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Coorparoo, accounting for 49.2%. Hinduism was notably overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 4.3% versus 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.0%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (12.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Russian at 0.5% in Coorparoo versus 0.3% regionally, Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%, and Spanish at 0.5% versus 0.4%.

Coorparoo's population is younger than the national pattern

Coorparoo's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, which is slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Coorparoo has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 55-64 has increased from 9.6% to 10.5%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 5.0% to 4.3%. By 2041, Coorparoo's population is projected to see significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 63%, adding 568 residents to reach a total of 1,465. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 58% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts.