Cornubia

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the population of Cornubia as of May 2026 is estimated at around 8,142. This reflects an increase of 332 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,810. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 8,032 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 538 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.0% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with the suburb expected to expand by 210 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 1.2% over 16 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Cornubia averaged around 16 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 81 homes were approved, with a further 18 so far in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 2.3 new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $568,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year, there have been $3.8 million in commercial approvals. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Cornubia records markedly lower building activity, 52.0% below regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, Cornubia's building activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity shows 85.0% standalone homes and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 701 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Cornubia adding 100 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Cornubia has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Cornubia Town Centre, Meadowbrook Health Centre, and River Gardens Estate - Stage 3 & 4. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Cornubia places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Cornubia has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 4735 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 72.9%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Census responses show that 20.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.6%, compared to the regional figure of 16.1%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.1% alongside a 1.6% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a slight decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cornubia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Cornubia has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Cornubia was $61,607, with an average income of $80,545. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $68,606 (median) and $89,695 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Cornubia rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 85th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 33.5% of locals (2,727 people), earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence in Cornubia, with 35.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 13.7% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income, placing them within the 87th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Cornubia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Cornubia's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cornubia stood at 31.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.7% and rented ones at 13.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,054, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Cornubia was $440, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Cornubia's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,054 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 84.7% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 13.3% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Cornubia exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 25.1% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 regional average of 16.2% and the SA3 area average of 18.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 26.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cornubia has 15 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by two routes offering a total of 214 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is moderate with residents typically 422 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to the residential nature of the area. Cars dominate at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.3% work from home, possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency is 30 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 14 weekly trips per stop.

Cornubia's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Cornubia. AreaSearch's assessment found very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (4,813 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions were asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.7 and 7.6% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point three percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,449 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Cornubia records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cornubia's cultural diversity was above average, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 54.1%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.0%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (8.0%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.3% (vs regional 1.0%), Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.2%), and Maori at 0.9% (vs 1.1%).

Cornubia's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Cornubia is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Cornubia at 14.7%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.4% to 14.8% of Cornubia's population, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 3.9% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 10.3% to 8.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Cornubia. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 50%, reaching 767 people from 512, leading the demographic shift. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 70% of anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.