Kuraby

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kuraby's population is estimated at around 9,248 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 511 people (5.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,737 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,136 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,971 persons per square kilometer, which is above average for national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Kuraby has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 77.0% 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated. The suburb is expected to increase by 24 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 0.9% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kuraby 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, Kuraby averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 55 homes. So far in FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 5.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New dwellings were developed at an average expected construction cost value of $633,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In this financial year, $9.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby has substantially reduced construction levels, at 61.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this level is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction in Kuraby comprised standalone homes, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 817 people per dwelling approval, Kuraby reflects a highly mature market. Given the expected stable or declining population, housing pressure in Kuraby should remain relatively low, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 18 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Special School's new Administration, Library, and Learning Centre, and Runcorn State School Facilities Upgrade. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kuraby remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Kuraby's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of December 2025, 4,511 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation was lower at 66.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Approximately 18.5% of residents worked from home, based on Census responses, considering potential Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Construction had limited presence with 6.3% employment compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited, indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and a fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kuraby's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this extrapolation does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Kuraby had an income level below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $48,371 and the average income stood at $63,442, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,866 (median) and $70,649 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranked at the 74th percentile ($2,136 weekly), while personal income sat at the 37th percentile. Income analysis showed that 36.3% of the population (3,357 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing accounted for 13.9% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 76th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Kuraby's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 86.3% houses and 13.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 76.5% houses and 23.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kuraby stood at 34.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.4% and rented ones at 25.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Kuraby was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kuraby's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.9% of all households, including 52.9% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.1%, with lone person households at 10.5% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment in Kuraby is notably high, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally as of 2021. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.2%). Educational participation is high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the last census.

This includes 12.2% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kuraby has 22 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 different routes, facilitating 1,282 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically residing 280 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 86%, followed by buses at 6% and trains at 5%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 183 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kuraby'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 Kuraby. Based on AreaSearch's assessment, mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was approximately 52% of the total population (~4,840 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. The most common medical conditions were asthma (6.0%) and arthritis (4.7%). A majority of residents, 78.9%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Kuraby has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,119 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population nationally.

Kuraby is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kuraby has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 56.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. This is significantly higher than the national average of 21.5%, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census Data for Kuraby, released on June 28th, 2017. Additionally, 53.2% of Kuraby's population was born overseas, compared to the national average of 26.9%.

The main religion in Kuraby is Islam, with 33.5% of people identifying as Muslim, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 2.0%, according to the ABS data for Greater Brisbane released on June 28th, 2017. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Kuraby are 'Other', comprising 28.0% of the population, Chinese at 13.7%, and English at 12.6%. These percentages are notably higher than their respective regional averages: Other (9.4%), Chinese (3.4%), and English (26.8%). There are also significant differences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups, with South Australian residents comprising 1.6% of Kuraby's population compared to the regional average of 0.6%, Indian residents at 10.3% compared to 2.0%, and Korean residents at 2.3% compared to 0.5%.

Kuraby hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Kuraby has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly under Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population share of those aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.3% to 15.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 13.4% to 12.3%. By 2041, Kuraby's population is forecasted to undergo substantial demographic shifts. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 12%, adding 143 residents to reach a total of 1,327. This growth will be driven primarily by the aging of the current population, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 56% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 are expected to decline.