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Coomera
25 km²
Typical household incomes in Coomera are a little above the national figure, reflecting a rapidly growing community that has expanded by 130% since 2011. This is a remarkably young area where the typical resident is just 29, and children under 15 make up over a quarter of the population. These demographic trends help explain why most homes are large and the number of people per household is among the highest in the region. It is a dynamic place where many residents have moved in within the last five years.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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Coomera is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 29 and a very small senior population of 5.9%. Children under 15 are well above the national figure at 25.6%. The population has grown rapidly, adding about 11,432 people since 2011.
People born overseas make up 29.5% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, nearly 10% of residents were born in New Zealand.
About 13.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national average.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown steadily, rising 21 points since 2011.
The area has a high number of school enrolments and larger-than-average schools. While 60.4% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.
Typical household income is a little above the national figure at $1,930 per week. Weekly personal income is about the same as the national average, at $834.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate well below the national average. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.
A high proportion of the community—33.3%—provides unpaid child care, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the percentage of people who volunteer is much lower than in most other areas.
First Nations residents in Coomera are noticeably younger than the national average and have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure. Personal income for this group is also well above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 20% of all households.
Renters are very common here, representing 53.7% of households, and typical weekly rents of $450 are much higher than in most areas. Most homes are large, with 95.4% having three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars for work, and only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.8% of people use them to commute.
The community is highly mobile, with 66.7% of people moving in the last five years—a rate far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher proportion of the population than in most areas.
A higher percentage of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.
Coomera is a major hub for business with 1,942 companies and has seen population growth well above the state average since 2021.
The area receives a very high amount of rainfall, far above the Queensland average. Average minimum temperatures are about the same as the state figure.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer people can walk to health services or groceries compared to the state average.