Kuraby

Population growth drivers in Kuraby are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates Kuraby's population at around 9,046, reflecting a 3.5% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 8,737 people. This estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's examination of latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,928 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Kuraby has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032.

State projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth of national areas, with Kuraby expected to grow by 84 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.6% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Kuraby averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 55 homes. As of FY26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 6.2 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $633,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $9.8 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby shows substantially reduced construction levels (61.0% below regional average per person), which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This level is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. All new construction in Kuraby has been comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 823 people per dwelling approval, Kuraby reflects a highly mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kuraby is expected to grow by approximately 140 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure. A total of 18 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially influencing the area. Notable projects include Holmview Estate Development, Eight Mile Plains Development Site, Kuraby Special School's new administration building and learning centre, and Runcorn State School's facilities upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Kuraby has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Kuraby has a highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.6%, showing relative stability over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, 4,432 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

However, construction is under-represented with only 6.3% of Kuraby's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5% while employment declined by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points in Kuraby (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kuraby's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Kuraby's median income among taxpayers is $48,371, with an average of $63,442. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kuraby's median income would be approximately $53,165 and the average would be around $69,729 as of September 2025. Census data shows that household income ranks at the 74th percentile ($2,136 weekly) and personal income is at the 37th percentile in Kuraby. The earnings profile reveals that 36.3% of residents (3,283 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupy this range. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income. Kuraby's strong earnings rank its residents within the 76th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Kuraby, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.3% houses and 13.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kuraby was at 34.4%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (40.4%) or rented (25.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,100, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,800. The median weekly rent figure in Kuraby was recorded at $400, matching Brisbane metro's figure. Nationally, Kuraby's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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 years and above holding university qualifications compared to the state average of 25.7% in Queensland and the national average of 30.4%. 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 holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (14.2%). Educational participation is high in Kuraby with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (12.2%), secondary education (10.0%), and tertiary education (6.9%).

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

The analysis of public transport in Kuraby shows that there are currently 21 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 25 individual routes servicing these stops, which together provide a total of 1,282 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 280 meters from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 183 trips per day, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kuraby's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Kuraby shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across all age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Brisbane's 48.5%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.0% and 4.7% of residents respectively. Around 78.9% of Kuraby residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 77.0%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Kuraby are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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 and 53.2% born overseas. The predominant religion in Kuraby is Islam, accounting for 33.5% of the population, significantly higher than the 10.0% average across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Kuraby are Other (28.0%), Chinese (13.7%), and English (12.6%).

Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Indian ancestry also stands out at 10.3% versus the regional average of 5.4%, while Korean ancestry is represented at 2.3%, slightly lower than the regional average of 2.9%.

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

Kuraby has a median age of 34, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially under Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kuraby has a higher concentration of residents aged 5 - 14 at 16.2%, but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 at 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 14.3% to 15.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 12.1%. By 2041, Kuraby's population is forecasted to experience substantial demographic changes. The 75 to 84 age group shows the strongest projected growth at 44%, adding 170 residents to reach 559. Demographic aging continues with residents aged 65 and older representing 51% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.