Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Coombabah
12 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Coombabah are among the lowest in the region, sitting well below the national figure. This is a predominantly older community where a third of residents are seniors, and many live alone. The area has a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a significant number of people who own their homes outright. Combined with a smaller-than-average number of children, the community has a quiet, residential feel with a focus on retirement and home ownership.
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Coombabah is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 51 and 33.3% of the population aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.9%, which is well below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 32.3% of the community, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 43.3%, followed by Australian at 29.1%.
English is the main language for 83% of residents. While 11% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 39.6% of people reported no religion, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen 7 points since 2011 to reach 47.1%.
Weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,461. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
Health needs are high here, as 9.1% of people need help with daily activities and 37.8% have a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the national average, likely reflecting the older population.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.2%. Around 11.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure.
First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 29. About 7.2% speak a First Nations language, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household. A high number of people live alone (34.5%) and one-parent families are much more common here than in most areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 41.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, separate houses are much less common than elsewhere, and many residents live in townhouses.
Most people drive to work, and very few (1.2%) use public transport. While 98.3% of homes are near a stop, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.
The area is quite mobile, with 44.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011, now making up 7.9% of the population.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries for those employed.
The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage and access to resources. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and lower levels of university qualifications seen across the community.
Coombabah receives very high annual rainfall, averaging 1,580mm, which is far above the Queensland average. The average maximum temperature is 26.3 degrees.
While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, groceries are very hard to reach on foot. Only 2.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a shop.