Moving to Coombabah QLD 4216
What the official numbers say about living in Coombabah — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $415 a week, against a median household income of $1,092 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Coombabah grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,774 → 10,298 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Coombabah scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Helensvale, 4.7 km south-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Helensvale, 4.7 km south-west.
Nearest railway halt: Wildlife, 7.9 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Soutport Transit Centre, 7.1 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Runnaway Bay, 2.2 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 2.1 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 60 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 30 parks — see them all on the Coombabah profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Coombabah State School 1.4 km · St. Francis Xavier School 2 km · Coombabah State High School 2 km · Biggera Waters State School 3 km · A. B. Paterson College 3.3 km · Arundel State School 4.6 km · Labrador State School 4.6 km
Groceries: Aldi 2 km · Coles 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Marsupial Park 150 m · Wallaby Park 200 m · Kangaroo Park 300 m · Possum Park 500 m · Grassy Park 500 m · Crystal Reef Drive Reserve 550 m · Reserve 750 m · Allinga Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Coombabah, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Coombabah, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombabah here | 10,298 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Hollywell | 2,930 | — | 8/10 | 34% |
| Runaway Bay | 9,308 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Paradise Point | 7,062 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Biggera Waters | 9,973 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Arundel | 11,171 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Hope Island | 14,522 | — | 9/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fadden — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4216 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Coombabah profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $415 a week.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,774 people to 10,298. It sits about 60 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Helensvale station is roughly 4.7 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Coombabah vs Runaway Bay · Coombabah vs Paradise Point.
Nearby guides: Hollywell · Runaway Bay · Paradise Point · Biggera Waters · Arundel · Hope Island.
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