Coomera
Coomera's standout number is growth: population rose 130.1% over 10 years and the medium path reaches 30,947 by 2031. The suburb skews young, with a median age of 29, 11.0 years below national, and households average 3.1 people. Compared with Upper Coomera and Pimpama, it reads as a car-based family growth corridor, with 73.1% separate houses, 68.4% 4 or more bedroom homes and 54.8% renting.
Population
20,225
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,930/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$563K
Estimated from rent (2025)
For homebuyers, Coomera is built around larger family stock rather than apartments: 73.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 26.2% are semi-detached and only 0.6% are apartments. The 4 or more bedroom share is 68.4%, much higher than the 28.6% with 3 bedrooms, so buyers needing space have more depth than buyers seeking compact homes. Monthly mortgage payments sit at $2,000 and mortgage-to-income is 23.9%, while household income is at the 72.2 percentile.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Coomera is built around larger family stock rather than apartments: 73.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 26.2% are semi-detached and only 0.6% are apartments. The 4 or more bedroom share is 68.4%, much higher than the 28.6% with 3 bedrooms, so buyers needing space have more depth than buyers seeking compact homes. Monthly mortgage payments sit at $2,000 and mortgage-to-income is 23.9%, while household income is at the 72.2 percentile.
For Investors
Coomera is a renter-majority market: 54.8% of households rent, higher than the 35.0% with a mortgage and 10.2% owned outright. Weekly rent is $450, while vacancy sits at 4.5%, so investors should expect competition from new and existing rentals rather than instant scarcity. Only 2 development applications appeared in 12 months, yet population growth is running at 4.41% a year; demand is supported because internal migration adds an average 337 people annually.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Coomera iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Saint Stephen's College
Prep-12 · 1315 students
St Joseph's College
Prep-12 · 1299 students
Coomera State School
Prep-6 · 368 students
Coomera Rivers State School
Prep-6 · 819 students
Foxwell State Secondary College
7-12 · 1123 students
Demographics
At 29, Coomera's median age is 11.0 years below national, which shapes its schools, commuting and 3.1 person average households. Overseas-born residents make up 31.8%, 10.2 percentage points above national, with Mandarin 172, Korean 119 and Punjabi 91 among the largest non-English language groups. University attainment is 24.9%, 5.2 points below national, while English ancestry 7,736 and Christianity 7,810 remain large identity anchors.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
73.1%
Houses
26.2%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
With no median house price recorded, price comparisons should lean on tenure, dwelling type and carrying costs rather than a single sale benchmark. Detached homes dominate: 73.1% are separate houses and 26.2% semi-detached, while apartments are just 0.6%. Family sizing is clear because 68.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 28.6% at 3 bedrooms. Renting at 54.8% is higher than mortgage holding at 35.0%, with rent-to-income at 23.3% and mortgage-to-income at 23.9%.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$834
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.5%
Unoccupied
294
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.0%
Couples, no children
16,668
Total families
Economy & Employment
Coomera's job base is service and construction led, with Healthcare at 18.2%, Construction 11.9%, Retail 10.2%, Education 9.4% and Professional/Tech 7.6%. Professionals number 1,588, ahead of Community/Personal workers at 1,294 and Managers at 1,235. Participation is 63.5%, full-time work 64.5% and unemployment 7.0%. SEIFA is middle-band rather than wealthy: IEO decile 5, IER 6, IRSD 5 and IRSAD 5, despite household income sitting at the 72.2 percentile, because a young mortgage and renter base lifts earnings without lifting advantage scores.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
14,292
Unemployed
582
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.5%
Part-time
28.5%
Participation
63.5%
Employed
8,902
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.9%
Postgraduate
5.7%
Born Overseas
31.8%
Dwellings
6,186
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for families who drive and want schooling close by. Six schools sit in the suburb, with ICSEA ranging from 996 to 1109; Saint Stephen's College is the highest at 1109, St Joseph's College follows at 1039, and government options cover primary and secondary years. Transport is the trade-off: 89.8% drive to work, far higher than the 2.3% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling. With IRSAD decile 5, amenity is practical rather than prestige-led.
Drive
89.8%
Public Transport
2.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+4.41%/yr
(+1,073 people/yr)
High GrowthCoomera ranks as high-growth because trend growth is 4.41% a year, or about 1,073 additional residents annually. The medium path moves from 24,313 in 2025 to 30,947 in 2031, compared with a 130.1% population lift across the prior 10 years. Migration is broad-based but led by internal migration, averaging 337 net people a year, above overseas migration at 273. The shift is labelled Declining young, with young share down 3.2 points and seniors up 2.0, while gentrification score is 0 and the stage is New development.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+273
Net Internal / yr
+337
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Coomera compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coomera a good suburb to live in?
Coomera suits households wanting space, schools and growth: median age is 29, there are 6 local schools, and 73.1% of dwellings are separate houses. The main trade-off is transport, with 89.8% driving compared with 2.3% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Coomera?
No median house price is recorded for Coomera. Housing context comes from a $450 weekly rent, $2,000 monthly mortgage payments, 73.1% separate houses and 54.8% renting, so compare recent sales before pricing a purchase.
What schools are in Coomera?
Coomera has 6 schools, led by Saint Stephen's College, an Independent school with ICSEA 1109 and enrolment of 1,315, plus St Joseph's College, Catholic, ICSEA 1039 and enrolment of 1,299. Government options include Foxwell State Secondary College at ICSEA 997.
Is Coomera safe?
A suburbwide crime rate is not recorded for Coomera, so safety needs address-level checking. For context, 20,225 residents live across 24.66 sq km, and daily movement is car-heavy with 89.8% driving to work.
Is Coomera good for property investment?
Coomera has investor appeal because 54.8% of households rent and weekly rent is $450, both alongside 4.41% annual population growth. Vacancy at 4.5% means selection and pricing matter rather than assuming every dwelling is tight.
How is Coomera's population changing?
Coomera is growing quickly: trend growth is 4.41% a year, equal to about 1,073 residents annually. The medium forecast rises from 25,584 in 2026 to 30,947 in 2031, with internal migration adding an average 337 people a year.
What languages are spoken in Coomera?
English remains dominant through ancestry patterns, but 31.8% of residents were born overseas. The largest non-English language counts include Mandarin 172, Korean 119, Punjabi 91, Canton 54 and Afrikaans 53.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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