Upper Coomera - North

This is a notably young area where 25.1% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 9.4% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Overseas-born residents make up 28.8% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, New Zealand is the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.

English is the main language for 82.5% of the population. Those who use another language at home make up 11.6% of the community, which is a little below the state figure.

The area is much less religious than most similar places, with 47.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well above both the state and national figures.

A lower proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (15.3%) compared to the rest of Australia. However, the area is home to very large schools, with 6,762 enrolments.

Typical household weekly income is $1,913, which is a little above the national figure. While typical personal incomes are about the same as the national average, only 7.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

The rate of long-term health conditions is 26.7%, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.9% of people providing this care—well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most other areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 17. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $716, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (62.7%) and the fact that very few people live alone.

Large homes dominate, with 94.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.4% of homes having no motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 10.6% of workers operate from home.

The community is highly mobile, with 51.2% of residents arriving within the last five years. This is far above the national figure, though recent arrivals from overseas are less common than in most areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is slightly higher than the state and national figures.

The area has a high number of businesses (1,735) and a population that has grown by 5.9% since 2021. Overall, its advantage score is just below the national average.

This area experiences much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,419mm annually. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents can walk to a park (99.2%) or school (77.2%) within 15 minutes. However, fewer people are within a short walk of groceries compared to the state average.