Corinda
A $540,000 median house price sits oddly low for a suburb that scores decile 9 on three of four SEIFA indexes and places household income in the 83.3rd percentile nationally, and the gap defines Corinda. University qualifications reach 55.9%, which is 25.8 points above the national figure, yet housing stays affordable because the price-to-income relationship runs far gentler than the advantage profile would predict, with mortgage-to-income at just 23.2%. The 3.03 km2 suburb holds 5,555 residents at a median age of 41, one year above national, and 68.7% of dwellings are separate houses, unusual density for inner-Brisbane at 8 km from the CBD. Population climbed 13.3% over the decade, accelerating from a 3% pace, an early gentrification signal.
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
18
Median House
$540K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $540,000 median makes Corinda accessible relative to its advantage, and the affordability holds because incomes are high while prices stayed moderate: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock favours families, with 68.7% separate houses and only 22.9% apartments, and bedroom counts skew large, 39.2% have four or more bedrooms and 34.9% have three, against just 22.4% two-bedroom. That mix suits buyers wanting room rather than a unit. Owner-occupiers dominate at 70.9% combined, split 37.1% mortgage and 33.8% outright, so the market is held by settled households rather than churning buyers. The high four-bedroom share signals established detached homes on full blocks, less common this close to the Brisbane CBD.
For Buyers
The $540,000 median makes Corinda accessible relative to its advantage, and the affordability holds because incomes are high while prices stayed moderate: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock favours families, with 68.7% separate houses and only 22.9% apartments, and bedroom counts skew large, 39.2% have four or more bedrooms and 34.9% have three, against just 22.4% two-bedroom. That mix suits buyers wanting room rather than a unit. Owner-occupiers dominate at 70.9% combined, split 37.1% mortgage and 33.8% outright, so the market is held by settled households rather than churning buyers. The high four-bedroom share signals established detached homes on full blocks, less common this close to the Brisbane CBD.
For Investors
A 29.1% renter share and weekly rent of $388 give landlords a moderate tenant pool, and against the $540,000 median that rent implies a gross yield near 3.7%, healthier than premium inner-Brisbane suburbs where yields fall below 2%. The 5.6% vacancy rate is tight enough to support rent escalation, and rent grew 20.3% over the measured period, outpacing many established markets. Demand drivers are steady rather than explosive: net overseas migration adds 74 residents a year while internal migration contributes 12, and annual population growth runs 1.0%, or 57 people. Development is light at 16 applications in 12 months, mostly dwelling extensions and building work rather than new supply, so existing stock keeps its scarcity value. The case rests on yield plus gradual capital growth backed by the early gentrification trend.
Development Activity
Total DAs
95
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+28.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Corinda iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Aidan's Anglican Girls School
Prep-12 · 1075 students
St Joseph's Primary School
Prep-6 · 488 students
Corinda State School
Prep-6 · 620 students
Corinda State High School
7-12 · 2125 students
Demographics
The median age of 41 is 1.0 year above national, and the trajectory tilts older: the senior share rose 1.0 point while the working-age share fell 1.0 point over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 24.8%, which is 3.2 points above national, a modest international mix. Ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,300), Irish (995) and Scottish (799), and the top non-English languages are Mandarin (25 speakers), French (14) and Arabic (13), small counts confirming the anglo-leaning profile. University qualifications at 55.9% run 25.8 points above national, a strongly educated base. Average household size is 2.6, which is 0.1 above national, and couples with children (2,117 families) outnumber couples without (1,129), consistent with the family-oriented, four-bedroom housing stock. Christianity (2,677) dominates religion, with Hinduism (129) a distant second.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.7%
Houses
8.4%
Townhouse
22.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure favours owner-occupiers: 37.1% carry a mortgage, 33.8% own outright and 29.1% rent, so roughly 71% of dwellings are owned, well above the renting share. The stock is 68.7% separate houses, 22.9% apartments and 8.4% semi-detached, a detached-heavy mix rare for a suburb 8 km from the Brisbane CBD. Bedrooms skew large, 39.2% have four or more and 34.9% three, while two-bedroom dwellings sit at 22.4%, reinforcing the family profile. The $540,000 median house price is affordable against the 83.3rd-percentile household income, which is why mortgage-to-income stays at 23.2% and rent-to-income at 17.7%, both comfortably below the 30% stress line. Weekly rent of $388 against the median produces a stronger yield than higher-priced Brisbane suburbs, a function of moderate prices meeting solid incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$388
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
24.7%
Couples, no children
4,565
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in knowledge and care sectors: Healthcare leads at 18.8% (405 workers), Education follows at 16.4% (352) and Professional/Tech at 15.2% (327), with Public Admin at 8.4% and Construction at 6.5%. By occupation, Professionals (1,070) and Managers (404) form the core, aligning with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.3% and the full-time employment rate is 64.2%. Participation reads 58.2%, held down because the older profile leaves 1,409 residents not in the labour force. Real incomes grew 12.8% over the decade. SEIFA reads decile 9 on IRSAD, IRSD and IEO, but the IER economic-resources index sits one tier lower at decile 8, because the 29.1% renter base trims aggregate household-wealth measures relative to the education and occupation strength.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
3,071
Unemployed
126
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
31.5%
Participation
58.2%
Employed
2,497
Occupations
Top Industries
University
55.9%
Postgraduate
16.4%
Born Overseas
24.8%
Dwellings
2,066
Transport to Work
Transport leans on cars, with 76.8% driving, above the national reliance, while 13.3% take public transport and 4.7% walk or cycle, reflecting the detached-house, lower-density layout at 1,833 residents per km2. The suburb earns decile 9 on IRSAD, near the top advantage tier nationally, and decile 9 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, so few residents face deprivation. Volunteering runs at 21.5% and only 5.3% (283 people) need daily assistance despite the older median age of 41. Rent-to-income at 17.7% and mortgage-to-income at 23.2% both sit well below the 30% stress threshold, a rare combination of advantage and affordability. No schools are recorded inside the 3.03 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off offset by the strong train and road links to inner Brisbane.
Drive
76.8%
Public Transport
13.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.0%/yr
(+57 people/yr)
EstablishedCorinda is an established suburb growing steadily rather than rapidly: annual population growth runs 1.0%, or 57 people, and the 10-year change reached 13.3%, accelerating from a 3% pace, which the data flags as early gentrification. Recent counts climbed from 5,483 in 2023 to 5,686 in 2025, and medium forecasts continue the trend to roughly 5,967 by 2031. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 74 net arrivals a year, with internal migration adding a further 12. The gentrification stage reads early signs, supported by a 16% rise since 2011 and affordability improving from 45.1% in 2011 to 39.1% in 2021. Rent growth of 20.3% alongside real income growth of 12.8% suggests the suburb is being repriced upward gradually rather than through a sudden boom.
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 scores decile 9 on IRSAD, IRSD and IEO, near the top advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 83.3rd percentile. University qualifications reach 55.9%, 25.8 points above national. It pairs that advantage with affordability, as the $540,000 median keeps mortgage-to-income at just 23.2%.
What is the median house price in Corinda?
The median house price is $540,000, affordable for an advantaged inner-Brisbane suburb. Weekly rent averages $388 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,200, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold given the 83.3rd-percentile household income.
What schools are in Corinda?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.03 km2 Corinda boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 55.9%, which is 25.8 points above the national figure.
Is Corinda safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Corinda in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, near the highest tier, and only 5.3% of its 5,555 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Corinda good for property investment?
Rent of $388 a week against a $540,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.7%, stronger than premium Brisbane suburbs under 2%. The 5.6% vacancy rate is tight and rent grew 20.3%, while net overseas migration of 74 a year and 1.0% population growth support steady demand.
How is Corinda's population changing?
Population growth is 1.0% annually, about 57 people, with a 13.3% rise over 10 years that accelerated from a 3% pace. Counts climbed from 5,483 in 2023 to 5,686 in 2025, and medium forecasts reach roughly 5,967 by 2031, driven mainly by 74 net overseas arrivals a year.
How much development is happening in Corinda?
There were 16 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, light for a 3.03 km2 suburb. Most are dwelling extensions and building work on existing homes rather than new supply, consistent with an established, detached-housing area growing at just 1.0% annually.
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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