Cornubia was originally named Cornubia Park, getting its name from the property's owners in the 1920s,[5] during this time, it was a large farm,[3] with timber getting, dairying, crops of corn, oats and barley being the main activities carried out.[5] In September 1934, the land was purchased by the Jessens, and they changed the name of the property to Cornubia.[5] The land was sold again in 1956 and was subdivided into smaller lots.[5] By the early 1980's residential development was apparent.[3]
In the 2011 census, Cornubia had a population of 6,833 people, 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The median age of the Cornubia population was 37 years, the same as the national median. 70.2% of people living in Cornubia were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 7%, New Zealand 6.4%, Scotland 1.7%, South Africa 1.5%, Germany 0.7%. 88.9% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% Mandarin, 0.6% Afrikaans, 0.5% German, 0.4% Dutch, 0.4% Greek.[9]
In the 2016 census, Cornubia had a population of 7,317 people, 51% female and 49% male. The median age of the Cornubia population was 38 years, on par with the national median of 38. 71.5% of people living in Cornubia were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 6.4%, New Zealand 5.7%, South Africa 1.5%, Scotland 1.0%, and Philippines 0.6%. 87.3% of people spoke only English at home, the next most common languages were 0.7% Mandarin, 0.5% Greek, 0.5% Afrikaans, 0.4% German, and 0.4% Spanish.[10]
In the 2021 census, Cornubia recorded a population of 7,810 people, 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The median age of the Cornubia population was 40 years, 2 years above the national median of 38. 73.2% of people living in Cornubia were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 6.3%, New Zealand 5.1%, South Africa 1.5%, Scotland 1.0% and India 0.8%. 88.6% of people spoke only English at home, the next most common languages were 0.9% Mandarin, 0.4% Punjabi, 0.4% Afrikaans, 0.4% Spanish, and 0.3% German.[1]
Cornubia is part of the Koala Coast and is home to hundreds of Australian native animals including koalas, wallabies, goannas and various species of birds (e.g. rainbow lorikeet).[citation needed]
Cornubia Forest Nature Refuge
Walking and biking track in the Cornubia Forest Nature Refuge
A protected nature conservation area was created by the local government council from land purchased between 1999 and 2010. Located in the north-west of the suburb, the 196-hectare (480-acre) nature refuge consists of the former Cornubia Forest Park to the south and land known as the Cornubia Escarpment in the north. It is managed as part of Australia’s National Reserve System with objectives that include both conservation of flora and fauna, and recreation such as bushwalking and mountain bike riding. The refuge is also managed under a Koala Nature Refuge Agreement with the state government. The tall open forest ecosystem of blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) and the brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) in the area are described as endangered.[15]
Transport
Over 70% of employed people travel by car as most residents work in Brisbane City or at the Gold Coast. Efficient and cost-effective public transport is available in the area and is provided by the Logan City Bus Service, a privately owned company.[citation needed]
