Corinda
More than half of Corinda's residents hold a university qualification: 55.9%, or 25.8 percentage points above the national comparison. The suburb has 5,555 residents across 3.03 square kilometres, creating a density of 1,833.2 people per square kilometre. Its median age of 41 is 1.0 year above the national figure, while household income sits at the 83.3rd percentile. A 68.7% separate-house share gives Corinda a more established, family-oriented profile than apartment-led inner markets. Buyers should compare it directly with nearby Sherwood and Graceville, while recognising that Corinda's combination of professional households, schools and established housing supports steady demand.
Population
5,555
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,188/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
28
Corinda suits buyers seeking established housing, larger floorplans and access to a professional household base. Separate houses account for 68.7% of dwellings, while 39.2% have four or more bedrooms and 34.9% have three bedrooms. Apartments make up 22.9%, giving buyers some lower-maintenance choice without making the suburb apartment-led. A typical mortgage payment is listed at $2,200 per month, compared with weekly rent of $388, and mortgage costs equal 23.2% of household income. The household income percentile of 83.3 is above the national midpoint, which may support purchasing capacity, although buyers still need to assess recent sales because a current median house price is not available.
For Buyers
Corinda suits buyers seeking established housing, larger floorplans and access to a professional household base. Separate houses account for 68.7% of dwellings, while 39.2% have four or more bedrooms and 34.9% have three bedrooms. Apartments make up 22.9%, giving buyers some lower-maintenance choice without making the suburb apartment-led. A typical mortgage payment is listed at $2,200 per month, compared with weekly rent of $388, and mortgage costs equal 23.2% of household income. The household income percentile of 83.3 is above the national midpoint, which may support purchasing capacity, although buyers still need to assess recent sales because a current median house price is not available.
For Investors
Corinda has a meaningful rental base, with 28.2% of occupied dwellings rented, weekly rent of $388 and a vacancy rate of 5.6%. The 83.3rd household-income percentile is higher than the middle of the distribution, which can support tenant demand from professional and established households. Healthcare, education and professional industries account for 18.8%, 16.4% and 15.2% of employment respectively, creating several employment-linked renter groups. Development activity reached 27 applications in 12 months, so future competition may increase alongside renewal. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, making the suburb worth monitoring for rental demand, supply changes and achievable yield rather than relying on rent alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
107
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+133.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Corinda
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School (Corinda)
St Joseph's Primary School (Corinda)
Corinda State High School
Corinda State School
Demographics
Corinda has an older and more highly educated profile than the national comparison, with a median age of 41, 1.0 year above national, and university attainment of 55.9%, 25.8 percentage points higher. Overseas-born residents account for 24.8%, which is 3.2 percentage points above national, although the ancestry profile remains strongly Anglo-leaning: English ancestry is recorded for 2,300 people, Irish for 995 and Scottish for 799. Christianity is the largest recorded religion at 2,677 people, followed by no religion at 2,254. Average household size is 2.6, or 0.1 above national, and couples with children represent 49.5% of families. These patterns help explain demand for larger homes and established local services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.7%
Houses
8.4%
Townhouse
22.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Corinda's housing mix is weighted toward established family dwellings, with 68.7% separate houses, 22.9% apartments and 8.4% semi-detached homes. Four or more bedrooms account for 39.2% of dwellings, compared with 34.9% for three bedrooms and 22.4% for two bedrooms. Tenure is split between 32.8% owned outright, 36.1% with a mortgage and 28.2% rented, indicating both long-term owners and a substantial renter pool. Compared with apartment-led inner markets, this structure provides more land-based housing, while the 17.7% rent-to-income ratio and 23.2% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate manageable average housing costs. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,200 and weekly rent of $388 provide useful budgeting anchors where a median sale price is unavailable.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $388.
$715
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $715 · units $595
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$981
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.6%
Unoccupied
122
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.5%
Couples with children
37.0%
Couples, no children
12.5%
Single parent
1,534
Total families
Economy & Employment
Corinda's employment base is concentrated in stable service industries: healthcare employs 405 people, education 352, professional and technical work 327, public administration 181 and construction 139. The occupational mix is similarly skilled, led by 1,070 professionals, 404 managers and 381 clerical and administrative workers. Labour force participation is 64.5%, full-time employment is 57.6% and unemployment is 3.9%, supporting a relatively resilient household economy. Weekly household income is $2,188, placing the suburb at the 83.3rd percentile and above the national midpoint. SEIFA reinforces that position, with IEO decile 9, IRS decile 8, IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 9. The slightly lower IER decile suggests economic resources are strong but less elevated than education and occupation measures.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
2,895
Unemployed
112
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.6%
Part-time
32.1%
Participation
64.5%
Employed
2,783
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
55.9%
Postgraduate
16.4%
Born Overseas
24.8%
Dwellings
2,066
Transport to Work
Corinda provides practical access to four local schools across a broad sector mix: two government schools, one Catholic non-state school and one independent non-state school. Exact enrolment zones should be checked against the address, since they can differ across nearby streets. Transport is car-led, with 49.8% driving to work compared with 8.6% using public transport and 3.0% walking or cycling. Working from home is comparatively prominent at 35.2%, which matters for households valuing space. The IRSAD score is in decile 9, indicating socioeconomic conditions above the national midpoint, and volunteering is 21.5%. A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked through current local incident information and an inspection at different times.
Drive
49.8%
Public Transport
8.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
35.2%
Population Forecast
+1.0%/yr
(+57 people/yr)
EstablishedCorinda's forecast points to gradual growth rather than a sudden population surge. The annual trend is 1.0%, while population change across the wider area is 13.3% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, and the trajectory is classified as Mixed, meaning growth is likely to reflect several competing forces rather than one uniform shift. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage with a score of 20, while the associated signal describes acceleration from 3% to 13%, a higher pace than the earlier period. Affordability moved from 45.1 in 2011 to 39.1 in 2021 even as the affordability trend is labelled Improving. Established housing, strong incomes and overseas migration provide the base for measured change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+74
Net Internal / yr
+12
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +16% since 2011, Accelerating: 3% → 13%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Corinda compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corinda a good suburb to live in?
Corinda is suited to households seeking established homes, schools and a relatively skilled local population. The median age is 41, university attainment is 55.9% and 68.7% of dwellings are separate houses. Household income ranks at the 83.3rd percentile, above the national midpoint, while transport is more car-dependent than public-transport-led.
What is the median house price in Corinda?
A current median house price is not available for Corinda. Useful cost benchmarks are weekly rent of $388 and a listed mortgage payment of $2,200 per month. Buyers should compare recent settled sales by bedroom count and dwelling type, especially because 39.2% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 22.9% are apartments.
What schools are in Corinda?
Four schools are located in Corinda: Corinda State School, Corinda State High School, St Joseph's Primary School and St Aidan's Anglican Girls School. The mix includes 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Enrolment zones and placement rules should be confirmed for the exact address before purchasing.
Is Corinda safe?
A suburb crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked using recent Queensland Police incident information and an in-person inspection at different times. Corinda has an IRSAD decile of 9 and a volunteering rate of 21.5%, but those measures describe socioeconomic conditions and participation, not crime levels compared with other suburbs.
Is Corinda good for property investment?
Corinda has 28.2% of occupied dwellings rented, weekly rent of $388 and a vacancy rate of 5.6%. These figures indicate an established rental market, while 27 development applications in 12 months point to potential changes in supply. Investors should compare achievable rent, purchase costs and vacancy risk because a strong income profile does not guarantee a higher yield.
How is Corinda's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 13.3% over 10 years, with an annual growth trend of 1.0%. Overseas migration is the primary driver and the trajectory is Mixed. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 20, while the recorded signal shows acceleration from 3% to 13%, suggesting gradual change rather than a sudden shift.
What development is happening in Corinda?
Corinda recorded 27 development applications over 12 months. Recent examples include material change of use applications involving a dwelling house, including a 3-storey house on a small lot, as well as commercial-related proposals and environmental rehabilitation work. The activity suggests ongoing renewal, so buyers should check planning approvals and nearby construction before committing.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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