Coopers Plains, QLD 4108 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coopers Plains is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4108, home to 5,675 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 11 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,675
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,593 /week
- Median personal income
- $721 /week
- Median family income
- $1,890 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Moreton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $369 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,755
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Our Lady of Fatima Primary School (Acacia Ridge)
- Acacia Ridge State School
- Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School (Acacia Ridge)
- Coopers Plains State School
- YMCA Vocational School - Brisbane South
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 41 bus stops
- Desgrand St at Boundary Rd, stop 48
- Desgrand St at Janzoon Street, stop 49
- Desgrand St at Spowers Street, stop 50
- Kerry Rd near Desgrand St, stop 51
- Coopers Plains station, platform 3
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 restaurants
- 20 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 10.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 79.9% of the 3,501 resolvable premises in Coopers Plains. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 12.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 79.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coopers Plains?
Coopers Plains (QLD 4108) had 5,675 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Coopers Plains?
The median advertised rent in Coopers Plains is $369/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coopers Plains?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Coopers Plains covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady of Fatima Primary School (Acacia Ridge) (1.2 km), Acacia Ridge State School (1.3 km), Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School (Acacia Ridge) (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coopers Plains?
Coopers Plains is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (79.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coopers Plains?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Coopers Plains?
In Coopers Plains, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (10 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Coopers Plains?
45 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coopers Plains centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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