Coulson, QLD 4310 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coulson is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4310, home to 168 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 84 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 168
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,645 /week
- Median personal income
- $718 /week
- Median family income
- $1,674 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Scenic Rim
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,593
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Boonah State High School
- Roadvale State School
- All Saints' School (Boonah)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 55.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.9% of the 98 resolvable premises in Coulson. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,511 across the Scenic Rim LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,289 theft, 286 violent offences, 254 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coulson?
Coulson (QLD 4310) had 168 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.
What is the median rent in Coulson?
The median advertised rent in Coulson is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coulson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Coulson covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Boonah State High School (6.4 km), Roadvale State School (6.4 km), All Saints' School (Boonah) (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coulson?
Coulson is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coulson?
Across the surrounding area, 2,511 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,289), violent (286), break-ins (254). 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 Coulson?
In Coulson, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (55.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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