Coomera (Qld)

Detail

According to ABS population updates and validated addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Coomera has a population estimated at approximately 24,920 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 4,695 residents (23.2%) from the 2021 Census, when 20,225 people were recorded. This growth is calculated from an estimated resident count of 24,313 based on the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 610 new validated addresses post-Census. The suburb of Coomera has a density of 1,020 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical Districts benchmarks. The 23.2% increase since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and national figures, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 52.0% of the gains, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

Detail

Coomera has a skilled and diverse labor force, with an unemployment rate of 3.7% and employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 13,833, while the unemployment rate was 0.2% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%. Participation in the workforce is exceptionally high at 76.1% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data shows that a moderate 14.0% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

Detail

ATO records for the financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in Coomera have a median income of $51,352 and an average income of $60,709. These figures are below national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $57,186 for the median and $67,606 for the average. Census data from 2021 places local incomes around the 58th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 41.8% of the population, or 10,416 residents, which is higher than the broader regional proportion of 31.7%. Housing costs consume 21.2% of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile.

Detail

At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Coomera consisted of 73.1% detached houses and 26.8% other dwelling types, such as apartments and townhouses. This compares to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Coomera were low at 10.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (35.1%) or renting (54.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $450, both higher than the Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Nationally, mortgage costs in the area exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rent prices are also significantly higher than the national figure of $375.

Detail

Family households make up 83.7% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 40.7%, couples without children at 23.5%, and single parent families at 18.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 16.3%, consisting of single-person households at 11.5% and group households at 4.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

Detail

The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Coomera is lower than regional averages, with 20.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificate level qualifications at 29.3%.

Detail

Analysis of the local network shows 63 active public transport stops in Coomera, combining train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 distinct routes, which provide a total of 2,917 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 307 meters from their nearest stop. Most workers commute outside the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 90%, and trains accounting for 5%. Households average 1.7 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 14.0% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Detail

An analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness suggests that health outcomes in Coomera are below average, with common conditions slightly more frequent across both youth and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population, representing about 12,773 people.

Detail

Coomera displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 14.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.8% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% in Regional Qld.

Detail

With a median age of 29, Coomera has a much younger population than Regional Qld, where the median is 41, and Australia as a whole, where the median is 38. The area has a high concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34, representing 20.2% of residents compared to 14.6% nationally, but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 at 4.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has grown from 14.8% to 16.7% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group increased from 18.9% to 20.2%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from to . By demographic forecasts project the to cohort to grow by , adding people to reach a total of .

Detail

Coomera currently has an estimated 1,968 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,186 children aged 0-2 and 789 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 89% by 2041 (to approximately 3,723 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,860. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.