Coombabah
QLD 4216 • Rest of QLD
About Coombabah
Coombabah is a central Gold Coast suburb adjacent to the Coombabah Wetlands conservation area. The suburb offers family living with nature access 65 kilometres south of Brisbane.
Wetlands adjacency and family living define Coombabah—nature access, established homes, and central location attract families seeking Gold Coast lifestyle. The suburb offers coast value with nature.
Coombabah falls under postcode 4216 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadwater electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4216
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.91°, 153.37°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
11.61 km²
Elevation
4m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Morala Avenue & Coombabah Road
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Pine Ridge Road
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164-172 Oxley Drive
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Bayview Street
Housing 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$415
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,647
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
51 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%
32 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Census 2016
10,388
Census 2021
10,298
▼ 0.9% decline
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$27,664
Income 2021
$31,460
▲ 13.7% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
6,409
Born Overseas
3,328
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 932
- 2. England 750
- 3. South Africa 124
- 4. Philippines 121
- 5. Scotland 113
- 6. China 110
- 7. Germany 69
- 8. South Korea 52
- 9. India 50
- 10. Netherlands 41
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
4,463
Australian
2,995
Irish
1,135
Scottish
1,101
German
453
Italian
265
Chinese
235
New Zealander
234
Maori
218
Australian Aboriginal
194
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
4,551
Both parents born in Australia
3,852
Both parents born overseas
1,221
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
48.9%
No Religion
39.6%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
396 (3.8%)
5-14 years
1,025 (10.0%)
15-19 years
420 (4.1%)
20-24 years
412 (4.0%)
25-34 years
994 (9.7%)
35-44 years
1,134 (11.0%)
45-54 years
1,175 (11.4%)
55-64 years
1,312 (12.7%)
65-74 years
1,696 (16.5%)
75-84 years
1,301 (12.6%)
85+ years
441 (4.3%)