Coominya
A population of 1,029 is spread across 114.71 square kilometres, giving Coominya a low density of 9.0 people per square kilometre. Its median age is 50, which is 10.0 years above the national figure, while the 16.8% vacancy rate points to a thin and unevenly occupied housing market. Every recorded dwelling is a separate house, and 41.3% are owned outright. Compared with the denser regional setting around Lowood and Esk, Coominya has a more rural profile, with 18.4% working from home and 72.8% driving to work.
Local council: Somerset
Population
1,029
Median Age
50.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,231/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Homebuyers are choosing a detached, space-oriented market rather than an apartment setting: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses, with 49.9% containing 3 bedrooms and 32.3% containing 4 or more. Without a reliable suburb median, recent comparable sales matter more than a headline estimate. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,274 compares with weekly rent of $250, while mortgage-to-income is 23.9% and rent-to-income is 20.3%, both indicating manageable reported housing costs. Household income sits at the 27.0th percentile, below the national midpoint, so buyers should budget carefully. Compared with Lowood, the appeal is more likely to be land and quietness than convenience.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a detached, space-oriented market rather than an apartment setting: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses, with 49.9% containing 3 bedrooms and 32.3% containing 4 or more. Without a reliable suburb median, recent comparable sales matter more than a headline estimate. A monthly mortgage figure of $1,274 compares with weekly rent of $250, while mortgage-to-income is 23.9% and rent-to-income is 20.3%, both indicating manageable reported housing costs. Household income sits at the 27.0th percentile, below the national midpoint, so buyers should budget carefully. Compared with Lowood, the appeal is more likely to be land and quietness than convenience.
For Investors
An investment case needs to price in both low rents and high vacancy. Weekly rent is $250, while 14.3% of households rent and vacancy is 16.8%, a higher-risk combination than a tightly occupied rental market because reletting may take longer. Mortgage-to-income is 23.9% and rent-to-income is 20.3%, indicating limited reported stress, but the 27.0th household-income percentile points to modest local purchasing power. Development activity reached 22 matters in 12 months, including dwelling, pool and shed applications. Compared with larger regional markets, this is a smaller, thinner market where tenant depth and resale evidence deserve close checking.
Development Activity
Total DAs
24
Last 12 Months
24
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 Coominya
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Coominya State School
Demographics
Coominya has an older resident profile, with a median age of 50, or 10.0 years above the national figure. University attainment is 16.0%, 14.1 percentage points below the national comparison, and the overseas-born share is 14.2%, 7.4 points lower. English ancestry is recorded for 436 residents, followed by Irish at 123 and Scottish at 104. Christianity accounts for 498 people, while 445 report no religion. The 80.2% two-address stability rate and 19.8% turnover rate suggest established local ties, which can support continuity but may slow population renewal compared with more mobile communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates Coominya, with 100.0% of dwellings classified as separate houses. Tenure is split between 41.3% owned outright, 41.0% with a mortgage and 14.3% rented, while 3.4% sits in other tenure categories. The stock is family-sized: 49.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 32.3% have 4 or more, compared with 14.2% with 2 bedrooms and 3.7% with 0 or 1. Vacancy is 16.8%, which can create choice for renters but also signals uneven demand. Compared with denser markets, Coominya's housing is more spacious and less diverse, with no recorded apartment component.
Mortgage / mo
$1,274
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$250
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$495
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
16.8%
Unoccupied
79
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.3%
Couples with children
44.7%
Couples, no children
23.7%
Single parent
304
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Coominya's largest listed industry at 18.9% and 37 workers, followed by Education at 13.3% and 26, Agriculture at 12.8% and 25, Public Administration at 10.2% and 20, and Manufacturing at 8.2% and 16. The labour force includes 411 people, with a 9.5% unemployment rate and 46.8% participation rate; 59.9% of employed residents work full time. Managers and Labourers are the largest occupational groups at 75 people each, followed by Trades at 50. Household income is $1,231 weekly and ranks at the 27.0th percentile, below the national midpoint, so local spending power is more constrained than in higher-income labour markets.
Unemployment
9.5%
Labour Force
411
Unemployed
39
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.9%
Part-time
30.4%
Participation
46.8%
Employed
372
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.0%
Postgraduate
3.0%
Born Overseas
14.2%
Dwellings
388
Transport to Work
Coominya suits residents comfortable with a spread-out, car-oriented lifestyle. Around 72.8% of workers drive to work, compared with 2.2% who walk or cycle, while 18.4% work from home. The 114.71 square kilometre area and density of 9.0 people per square kilometre mean errands and services are more dispersed than in denser town settings. There is 1 local school, Coominya State School, a government school; families should confirm year levels and enrolment zones against the exact address. For safety decisions, check current police updates and the specific street rather than relying on the quiet feel of a low-density area. Compared with nearby centres, daily convenience is more dependent on private transport.
Drive
72.8%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
18.4%
Growth Outlook
Coominya's growth outlook should be considered alongside the forecast annual trend, primary migration driver, gentrification score and stage, and the wider area's shift trajectory. The strongest current local signals are 22 development matters in 12 months, an 80.2% resident stay rate and a 19.8% turnover rate. Together, these suggest incremental change rather than rapid churn, because most residents remain in place while new activity is spread across small-scale works and at least 1 dwelling application. Compared with fast-growth corridors, the 1,029-person community is more likely to change gradually, with housing availability and employment access shaping future demand.
Population trend: Somerset council area
Coominya sits in the Somerset council area. These are the council area's residents, not Coominya's.
Residents 2025
26,936
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Coominya compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coominya a good suburb to live in?
Coominya can suit residents seeking space, lower density and a quieter rural setting. It has 1,029 residents, a density of 9.0 people per square kilometre and a median age of 50. Compared with larger centres, daily life is more car dependent, with 72.8% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Coominya?
A reliable suburb median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales and property condition before making an offer. The housing stock is 100.0% separate houses, including 49.9% with 3 bedrooms and 32.3% with 4 or more. Compared with apartment markets, housing choice is much narrower.
What schools are in Coominya?
Coominya State School is the 1 locally listed school and operates in the government sector. Families should check year levels, enrolment zones and travel arrangements for the exact address. Compared with denser centres, school access is more limited, while 72.8% of workers drive and 18.4% work from home.
Is Coominya safe?
Coominya's low density of 9.0 people per square kilometre may feel quieter than a denser town, but quietness alone does not establish safety. Check current police updates, lighting, roads and the exact street before deciding. The community covers 114.71 square kilometres, so conditions can vary between locations more than in a compact suburb.
Is Coominya good for property investment?
Investment prospects require caution. Weekly rent is $250, renting accounts for 14.3% of households and vacancy is 16.8%, which is higher-risk than a tightly occupied market. There were 22 development matters in 12 months. Compared with larger regional markets, tenant depth and resale evidence should be checked carefully.
How is Coominya's population changing?
Coominya has 1,029 residents, with 80.2% staying at the same address and 19.8% turning over. That points to a relatively stable base rather than rapid churn. Compared with fast-growth areas, change is more likely to be gradual, shaped by 22 development matters in 12 months, housing availability and local employment access.
What development is occurring in Coominya?
There were 22 development matters in the latest 12-month period. Examples include 1 new dwelling with an attached garage, 1 inground pool and barrier, and 1 shed with awning. Compared with large-scale growth precincts, the pattern is small-scale and property-led, although individual applications should be checked for their current status.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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