Kooralbyn, QLD 4285 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kooralbyn is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4285, home to 1,697 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Logan local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 65 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,697
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $942 /week
- Median personal income
- $474 /week
- Median family income
- $1,165 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Scenic Rim
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Logan - Beaudesert
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- The Kooralbyn International School (Kooralbyn)
- Tamrookum State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
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, 54.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 81.3% of the 1,232 resolvable premises in Kooralbyn. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 81.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kooralbyn?
Kooralbyn (QLD 4285) had 1,697 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Scenic Rim local government area.
What is the median rent in Kooralbyn?
The median advertised rent in Kooralbyn is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kooralbyn?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Kooralbyn covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: The Kooralbyn International School (Kooralbyn) (1 km), Tamrookum State School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kooralbyn?
Kooralbyn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (81.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kooralbyn?
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 Kooralbyn?
In Kooralbyn, 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 (54.2 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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