Question 1

Is Cornubia a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cornubia is a semi-rural suburb on the fringe of southeast Queensland, centred on remnant bushland and Cornubia Forest Park. The area has walking tracks, picnic spots and pockets of native habitat, and housing ranges from rural-residential blocks to newer estates that suit families or people wanting larger lots and a quieter lifestyle, while commuter roads keep nearby commercial hubs within reach.

The community of 7,810 people has a median age of 40 and a typical household income of $2,348 a week (about $122,100 a year). Couple families with and without children are the dominant household type, and most homes are owner-occupied. Local convenience comes from a neighbourhood shopping strip, community sports fields and the Cornubia Park sports centre, which has funded upgrades alongside works for the Cornubia Park Netball Association; public transport is covered by Translink’s Logan on-demand service and council plans identify a number of conservation and recreation reserves in the suburb. Whether Cornubia suits you depends on whether you value that greener, more spacious fringe setting and its amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cornubia?

Accepted Answer

With a median house price of $1,205,000, buying in Cornubia works out to about 9.9 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes. Renting a house at about $760 a week would take roughly 32.4% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share. If you're primarily interested in renting, that rent share is the figure that matters; if you're looking to buy, the price multiple shows buying is the more stretched option against local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Cornubia a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Houses in Cornubia saw a solid rise in median value over the past 12 months, up 8.8%, while house rents increased 5.6% over the same period. The value change represents capital growth for the year, and the rent change shows how rental income moved.

On the house side, values rose faster than rents this year, so capital growth outpaced rental income. Which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on your investment goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.21M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	24	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	20	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$760	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.6%	N/A

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