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Coominya QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coominya, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Coominya QLD is 1,029 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coominya is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Coominya is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Coominya has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Coominya has a population density of 9.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coominya is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coominya is $1,274.

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Coominya Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coominya Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$495/wk

$25,740 per year

#8233 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,274/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coominya Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (518) Female 49.7% (511)

Population Density

9.0

people per km²

1,029 people · 114.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,259

Family income/wk

Coominya Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Coominya Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.2% 159 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.8% 158 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Coominya Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

5.2%

Fiji

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Coominya Religion

No Religion

46.8%

Anglican

18.4%

Catholic

15.8%

Not stated

6.4%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Buddhism

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coominya Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Coominya Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

62.5%

Other

25.0%

Cantonese

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Coominya Employment

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Employed full-time

27.2% 220 people

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Employed part-time

14.4% 116 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 33 people

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Not in labour force

54.3% 439 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Coominya Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.8%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Coominya Occupation

Professionals

20.5%

Managers

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Labourers

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Coominya Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Health

13.4%

Education

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.4%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Creative Arts

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Coominya Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coominya Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coominya Marital Status

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Married

43.4% 383

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Separated

6.3% 56

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Divorced

12.6% 111

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Widowed

7.0% 62

👤

Never married

30.7% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coominya Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

31.8%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

7.6%

German

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.2%

Other

3.1%

Vietnamese

2.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Filipino

0.9%

Italian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coominya School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

29.7%

Vocational Education

7.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Pre-school

4.7%

Secondary — Catholic

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Coominya Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

12.2% 242

✅

No need for assistance

87.8% 1,737

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Coominya Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.7% 90

—

Not a volunteer

89.3% 750

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coominya Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

9.5%

$800-$999/mo

10.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coominya How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Walked only

2.3%

Other

1.7%

Truck

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Coominya Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

35.1%

3 vehicles

19.8%

4+ vehicles

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Coominya Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

14.2%

3 bedrooms

49.9%

4 bedrooms

24.1%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Coominya Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coominya Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

153

Indigenous residents

1,847

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coominya Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

153

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Coominya Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coominya Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — children under 15

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coominya Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 3

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Previously served

6.3% 53

👤

Never served

92.9% 785

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coominya Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.3% 152

—

Did not provide

81.7% 679

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coominya Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

1 child

12.3%

2 children

33.2%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Coominya When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Coominya Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

26.6%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Coominya Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coominya Where Residents Moved From

Same address

853

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Coominya Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.2%

Step family — no other children

15.7%

Blended family — no other children

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coominya Schools

schools nearby

government

934

avg ICSEA score

total students

Coominya State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 44 students

934

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Coominya Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,231/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Coominya

Your weekly income

≈ $5,334/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $981/wk

Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Clifton (Qld)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Mount Morgan

Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Babinda (Qld)

Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Wondai

Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Gayndah

Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Barney Point

Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Coominya vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Belivah

Pop: 515 Income: $900/wk Rent: $410/wk

Bidwill (Qld)

Pop: 517 Income: $629/wk Rent: $260/wk

Mount Mee

Pop: 519 Income: $626/wk Rent: $305/wk

Wolvi

Pop: 521 Income: $556/wk Rent: $270/wk

Cooya Beach

Pop: 523 Income: $717/wk Rent: $265/wk

Millaa Millaa

Pop: 523 Income: $533/wk Rent: $227/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coominya

What is the population of Coominya QLD?

The population of Coominya QLD is 1,029 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.0 people per km².Coominya is ranked #3,929 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coominya?

The median personal income in Coominya QLD is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $1,231 per week.Family income is $1,259 per week.Coominya is ranked #8,233 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coominya?

Median rent in Coominya QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coominya ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coominya?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coominya QLD is $1,274. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coominya?

The median age in Coominya QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coominya a good suburb to live in?

Coominya is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,029.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30691. All dollar figures in AUD.