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Cornubia QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cornubia QLD is 7,810 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cornubia is $918 per week ($47,736 per year). Median rent in Cornubia is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Cornubia has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Cornubia has a population density of 516.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cornubia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cornubia is $2,054.

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Cornubia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cornubia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$918/wk

$47,736 per year

#1929 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,054/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cornubia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (3,880) Female 50.3% (3,925)

Population Density

516.4

people per km²

7,810 people · 15.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,511

Family income/wk

Cornubia 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)

Cornubia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.9% 786 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.1% 1,405 dwellings

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

Cornubia Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

7.7%

India

1.1%

China

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Germany

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

Cambodia

0.2%

Canada

0.1%

Croatia

0.1%

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

Cornubia Religion

No Religion

44.8%

Catholic

21.7%

Anglican

14.4%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Not stated

4.5%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cornubia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Cornubia Languages Spoken at Home

Other

42.9%

Mandarin

16.1%

IAL Punjabi

9.3%

Spanish

7.3%

Hindi

6.3%

German

6.3%

Russian

5.9%

Greek

5.9%

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

Cornubia Employment

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Employed full-time

44.6% 2,572 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 1,270 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 182 people

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Not in labour force

30.3% 1,747 people

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

Cornubia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

29.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Cornubia Occupation

Professionals

29.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Managers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Labourers

4.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.4%

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

Cornubia Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Engineering

17.1%

Health

12.2%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Education

10.3%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Cornubia Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cornubia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cornubia Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 3,483

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Separated

3.2% 202

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Divorced

7.7% 481

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Widowed

3.5% 221

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Never married

30.0% 1,876

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cornubia Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

8.4%

Other

6.7%

German

4.8%

Italian

1.9%

Dutch

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Chinese

1.6%

New Zealander

1.4%

Indian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cornubia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

18.6%

Secondary — Catholic

14.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.9%

Secondary — Government

12.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.1%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

8.7%

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

Cornubia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 812

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 14,336

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

Cornubia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.0% 848

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 5,220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cornubia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.2%

$800-$999/mo

3.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cornubia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Truck

1.8%

Bus

1.6%

Walked only

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Train

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Cornubia Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

42.8%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Cornubia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

2.1%

3 bedrooms

30.2%

4 bedrooms

47.3%

5 bedrooms

15.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

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

Cornubia Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cornubia Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

329

Indigenous residents

14,921

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cornubia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

589

Asthma

299

Arthritis

264

Heart disease

191

Diabetes

147

Lung condition

119

Cancer

101

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Cornubia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cornubia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.8%

Couple — no children

24.7%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cornubia Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 6

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 5

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Previously served

2.7% 164

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Never served

97.1% 5,915

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cornubia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 763

—

Did not provide

87.4% 5,305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cornubia Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

35.8%

3 children

17.8%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Cornubia When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

179

1971–1980

250

1981–1990

378

1991–2000

275

2001–2010

454

2011–2015

144

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Cornubia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

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

Cornubia Household Size

1 person

13.3%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

19.7%

4 persons

21.5%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cornubia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,610

Moved from QLD

670

Moved — same area (SA2)

127

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

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

Cornubia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cornubia Schools

schools nearby

government

1016

avg ICSEA score

4,016

total students

Kimberley College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 745 students

1058

ICSEA

St Matthew's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 561 students

1055

ICSEA

Chisholm Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 932 students

1043

ICSEA

Carbrook State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 333 students

1008

ICSEA

Shailer Park State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 958 students

998

ICSEA

Shailer Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 447 students

994

ICSEA

Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 40 students

958

ICSEA

Kimberley College - Carbrook Campus Independent

Combined

Calvary Christian College - Carbrook Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Cornubia Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,348/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Cornubia

Your weekly income

≈ $10,175/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,908/wk

Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

West End (Townsville - Qld)

Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $190/wk

Wandal

Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $170/wk

Belgian Gardens

Income: $964/wk Rent: $283/wk Save: $157/wk

North Ward

Income: $997/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $155/wk

East Ipswich

Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $150/wk

Newtown (Ipswich - Qld)

Income: $844/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $145/wk

North Mackay

Income: $786/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $140/wk

Marburg

Income: $764/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $140/wk

Cornubia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 3,907 Income: $662/wk Rent: $280/wk

Caloundra

Pop: 3,932 Income: $584/wk Rent: $360/wk

Woombye

Pop: 3,944 Income: $757/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wandal

Pop: 3,949 Income: $803/wk Rent: $270/wk

Maleny

Pop: 3,959 Income: $618/wk Rent: $390/wk

Deebing Heights

Pop: 3,960 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornubia

What is the population of Cornubia QLD?

The population of Cornubia QLD is 7,810 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 516.4 people per km².Cornubia is ranked #915 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cornubia?

The median personal income in Cornubia QLD is $918 per week, or $47,736 per year.The median household income is $2,348 per week.Family income is $2,511 per week.Cornubia is ranked #1,929 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cornubia?

Median rent in Cornubia QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cornubia ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cornubia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cornubia QLD is $2,054. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cornubia?

The median age in Cornubia QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cornubia a good suburb to live in?

Cornubia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,810.The median income is $918/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 30727. All dollar figures in AUD.