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Cornubia has an estimated 8,144 residents, up from 7,810 at the 2021 Census — a change of 334 people, or 4.3%. That puts 539 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 ABS regional population updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Cornubia has an estimated population of approximately 8,144 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 334 people (4.3%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 7,810 people. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 8,034 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 46 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density of 538 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for prospective development.
The suburb's expansion has been propelled predominantly by overseas migration, which represented around 54.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate movements. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 (benchmarked to 2021) are applied. Because these state projections omit detailed age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Looking ahead, population growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of statistical regions nationally, with the suburb of Cornubia expected to expand by 166 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 figures, representing an overall increase of 0.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Cornubia over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, running ahead of 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Cornubia averages around 15 residential approvals each year, totaling approximately 77 dwellings sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 26 during FY-25 to date. Housing demand and construction appear well-matched, having averaged 1.4 new residents annually per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with the metric moderating to -0.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing toward an improved equilibrium. Construction costs for new residential dwellings average $498,000.
In addition, commercial approvals have reached $3.8 million in the current financial year, highlighting a modest level of commercial building activity. Cornubia registers roughly half the rate of per-capita residential approvals observed across Greater Brisbane, positioning it in the 36th percentile among nationally evaluated areas; this constrained pipeline reinforces demand for existing dwellings despite a recent uptick in building activity. This approval pace also trails the national benchmark, pointing to an established urban footprint and potential development limitations. Residential building consists of 80.0% detached homes alongside 20.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the community's traditional low-density profile centered on spacious family living. The ratio of 412 residents per dwelling approval underlines a calm, low-intensity construction landscape. Projections indicate that Cornubia will increase by 56 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figure. Given current building trends, upcoming residential supply is positioned to comfortably absorb local demand, providing favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting population growth beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cornubia
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cornubia, worth an estimated $947 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.82 billion. 14 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail and transport & logistics. 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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Infrastructure investments and major urban projects serve as significant drivers of local growth. AreaSearch has identified 10 key initiatives poised to shape the locality, led by the Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Cornubia Town Centre, Meadowbrook Health Centre, and River Gardens Estate - Stage 3 & 4, which are detailed in the subsequent section.
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Cornubia Town Centre
A 12-hectare mixed-use town centre development located opposite the existing Cornubia Shopping Centre on Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road. The project is anchored by a full-line supermarket and includes specialty retail, food and beverage outlets, commercial office space, and a medical centre, with provision for future residential integration. Designed as a main street environment, it features upgraded vehicle access and enhanced pedestrian and cycle connections. Development approvals have been granted and tenancy construction is underway, with a Hungry Jacks drive-through completing base build in 2024 and signage for 14 tenancies lodged in late 2025.
Loganlea Station Relocation Project
Relocation and upgrade of Loganlea train station to a new site 500m south, directly opposite Logan Hospital. The project features a new station building, improved accessibility with dual lifts, ramps and stairs, a pedestrian overpass, and a 400-space park and ride facility. It aims to better connect the community to health and education precincts including TAFE Queensland and Loganlea State High School. Major construction is ongoing in 2026, with completion targeted for mid-2027.
Loganlea Road Upgrade
Upgrade of Loganlea Road between Queens Road and Logan Motorway, including intersection upgrades, active transport paths, and additional capacity to support the Logan Hospital expansion and relocated Loganlea train station[cite: 1].
Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre
Major regional shopping centre expansion and renovation including new retail spaces, dining precincts, entertainment facilities and improved parking. One of Logan's largest retail and commercial developments.
River Gardens Estate - Stage 3 & 4
Final stages of the River Gardens masterplanned residential community in Cornubia, delivering 186 premium homesites with elevated river and city views, landscaped open space, walking connections and access to the Logan River. Civil works and lot delivery remain under construction with land continuing to be released for sale.
Cornubia Woods
Cornubia Woods is a completed boutique residential estate of 48 large elevated homesites in a quiet cul-de-sac setting with a bushland backdrop in Cornubia, Queensland. Lots were delivered in 2024 as part of a low density house and land subdivision.
Bunnings Loganholme (Trade Centre & Bulky Goods Precinct)
Bunnings-operated hardware and trade centre located at the corner of Pacific Highway and Bryants Road, Loganholme, within the wider bulky goods and retail precinct near Logan Hyperdome. Note: no distinct, publicly documented expansion or district-centre redevelopment project could be verified for this site as of the research date; the record has been corrected to reflect the confirmed operating Bunnings store only.
Halcyon Edgebrook
Stockland Halcyon land-lease community for over 50s in Eagleby comprising 318 homes. More than 75 homeowners are now living in the gated community, with staged home construction ongoing. In February 2026 construction officially began on the community's 15 million AUD clubhouse and community facilities, which will include a heated magnesium pool, gym, yoga studio, cinema, bar, lawn bowls green and pickleball courts. Homes are turnkey, architecturally designed and centred on a landscaped green spine and lake.
4,738 residents of Cornubia are employed, from a labour force of 4,817. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 73.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,162, about 76% 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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Cornubia features a capable resident workforce with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 1.7%, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,738, with joblessness tracking 2.7% lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, while participation sits at a solid 73.0% (compared with 70.1% across Greater Brisbane). Census records show 20.3% of workers based at home, though pandemic-related conditions during that period are a relevant factor. The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Construction represents a major local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 13.6% of local employment, falling short of the 16.1% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Due to its largely residential makeup, the suburb provides relatively few on-site job opportunities when comparing working population counts against resident workers. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM data show that in the year to March 2026, Cornubia's labor force shrank by 3.0% alongside a 3.0% decline in employment, leaving overall unemployment levels steady. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment gains of 3.2%, labor force growth of 3.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment prospects. While overall Australian employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary markedly across sectors. Extrapolating these industry trends against Cornubia's current workforce profile indicates expected local employment growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (noting this is a baseline industry weighting model for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cornubia is $2,348 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $918 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,607 a year against an average of $80,545. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrates that income levels in the suburb of Cornubia rank among the highest nationally, featuring a median of $61,607 and an average of $80,545, well above Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled estimates reach $68,606 for median income and $89,695 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed the suburb's personal, family, and household earnings between the 70th and 85th percentiles nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 33.5% of the local population (2,728 individuals), aligning with the regional rate of 33.3%. A substantial 35.9% of earners receive above $3,000/week, demonstrating strong local economic capacity. Housing costs consume 13.7% of income, positioning residents in the 87th percentile for disposable funds, while the suburb sits in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cornubia had 2,569 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,054 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. 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, the housing landscape in Cornubia is dominated by standalone houses at 93.7%, with semi-detached, apartment, and other property types making up 6.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 31.2%, exceeding metropolitan levels, while 55.7% of homes are mortgaged and 13.0% are rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments average $2,054, notably above Greater Brisbane's $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $440, surpassing the metropolitan benchmark of $380 and the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cornubia counted 2,569 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 84.7% of all local households, including couples with children (43.1%), couples without children (29.7%), and single-parent households (11.2%). Non-family living arrangements represent 15.3% of homes, consisting of single-person households (13.3%) and group accommodations (2.1%). The median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Cornubia hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,505 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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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Cornubia exhibits a prominent educational standing within the region, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary qualifications, surpassing both the SA4 average of 16.2% and the SA3 average of 18.7%. Bachelor degrees are held by 18.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widespread, held by 39.3% of the population aged 15+, comprising certificates (26.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.4%). Participation in study is robust, with 28.8% of the local population engaged in formal education. Primary school students account for 9.9% of residents, secondary pupils represent 9.8%, and tertiary students comprise 4.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cornubia means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 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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71.3% of residents in Cornubia report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 Cornubia are positive, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic health data demonstrating a low occurrence of common medical conditions across all age cohorts. Private health insurance participation is particularly high, covering approximately 59% of residents (4,814 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions in Cornubia, affecting 7.7% and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 71.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, outpacing Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Health measures for residents under 65 exceed standard benchmarks. Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.1% of the population (1,392 people), higher than the 15.0% observed across Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators remaining strong and tracking broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.1% of Cornubia residents were born overseas and 9.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Cornubia sits above typical regional benchmarks, with 25.1% of residents born abroad and 9.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, representing 54.1% of the population. Judaism shows a notable local concentration, accounting for 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Examining parental ancestry, the most widespread backgrounds in Cornubia are English (31.0%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (8.0%). Other distinct ancestry proportions include Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.2% regionally), New Zealand at 1.3% (versus 1.0%), and Maori at 0.9% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cornubia is 40. 23.9% 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 age distribution in Cornubia mirrors Greater Brisbane across major demographic segments, with the largest variance across four broad cohorts being 7.3 percentage points. The estimated median age is 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 4 years older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 at that time. Seniors and retirees aged 65 and over have expanded from 16.1% of the population to an estimated 17.1% since the Census. By 2041, this cohort is projected to see the largest increase, rising by 341 residents (25%) to 1,734, while cohorts of children, young adults, and middle-aged residents are anticipated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cornubia
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Aug 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 — 46 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,810 at the 2021 Census → 8,144 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 (SAL30727). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.