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Coomera
338 km²
A starkly younger population sets Coomera apart from the rest of the state, where the typical resident is just 31. This rapidly growing community has seen its population jump 80% since 2011, adding over 38,000 people. It is a place of young families and children, with a high number of large households and a significant increase in people in de facto relationships. The area feels distinctly modern and transient, with nearly 60% of residents moving here in the last five years.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
22 schools within reach make Coomera convenient for families.
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Children under 15 make up 25.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are rare here, with only 8.3% aged 65 or over, making it noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia.
About 26.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has barely changed since 2011. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, with New Zealand being the most frequent non-Australian birthplace.
English is the main language for 82.5% of the community, though the number of people using another language at home rose to 11.4% since 2011. This is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.2%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the proportion of non-religious people rose 27 points since 2011.
The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (16.9%) compared to the state. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose to 58.1% since 2011.
Typical household income is $2,018 per week, which is a little above the state and national figures. This reflects a general trend, as typical personal incomes rose $229 since 2011.
Residents here are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.7% of people, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is common, with 35.4% of people providing unpaid child care, well above the national average. In contrast, the share of volunteers fell nearly 10 points since 2011 to 9.9%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (63.0%) and a very low share of people living alone.
The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 92.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 41.5% of households renting.
Cars are essential, as only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport for commuting (1.2%), and 66.5% of workers drive to their jobs.
Coomera is a high-growth hub where 59.6% of people moved in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.6% of the population.
The workforce is very active, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is far below the state average for walking to groceries or health services.