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Coomera
25 km²
A strikingly young population defines Coomera, where the typical resident is just 29 years old. It is a fast-growing hub that attracts many new arrivals, with over 66% of people moving here in the last five years. Families are the heartbeat of the area, with a very high proportion of children and large households. This dynamic mix of young adults and overseas arrivals has created a community that is far younger and more mobile than the national average.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
16 schools within reach make Coomera convenient for families.
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Coomera is among the youngest areas in the region, with 25.6% of residents being children under 15—well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors make up only 5.9% of the population, which is far below the 17.2% seen across Australia.
People born overseas make up 29.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 9.9%.
About 13.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is well below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (47.5%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.6%.
The community is well-qualified in school, with 60.4% completing Year 12, which is above the national average. However, the 17.7% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the Australian figure of 26.3%.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,930 per week. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly pay of $834.
Residents are generally healthy, with 23.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Those with a mental health condition make up 9.4% of the population.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 33.3% of people providing this support—well above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.3%.
First Nations people in Coomera are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 18. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (54.3%) than the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.1 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here (20.0%) than the national average of 14.1%.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 95.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 53.7%, far above the national average of 30.6%, and typical weekly rents of $450 are higher than the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, with 65.2% driving to work. While 87.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 1.8% of people actually commute using it.
Coomera is a major arrival point, with 66.7% of residents moving in during the last five years—far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a high 14.2% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work (69.7%) compared to most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area is very walkable for parks and public transport, but far below the national average for access to health services and groceries. Its overall walkability score is 4.5, meaning it is somewhat walkable.