Upper Coomera, QLD 4209 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Coomera is a northern Gold Coast growth suburb, ~55km from Brisbane CBD, west of the M1 motorway with the Coomera River to the south. It has a young family population of around 27,000 with average age 33. Housing is predominantly modern family homes with median price $1,100,000 and weekly rent $850.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 27,180
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,991 /week
- Median personal income
- $821 /week
- Median family income
- $2,055 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gold Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Gold Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forde
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $850 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,939
- Median house price
- $1,100,000
- Rent share of household income
- 43%
Schools
- Upper Coomera State College
- Coomera Springs State School
- Highland Reserve State School
Transport
- M1 Pacific Motorway
- Coomera station (Southeast Queensland rail)
- Tamborine-Oxenford Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-focused suburb with a young population (average age 33, households averaging 3.1 people). Known for residential developments and local hubs including Upper Coomera Community Centre and nearby Coomera shopping centres.
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 50.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.8% of the 10,460 resolvable premises in Upper Coomera. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 2.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Coomera?
Upper Coomera (QLD 4209) had 27,180 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Coomera?
The median advertised rent in Upper Coomera is $850/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Upper Coomera?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Upper Coomera. Nearest include: Upper Coomera State College, Coomera Springs State School, Highland Reserve State School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Coomera?
Upper Coomera is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Coomera?
Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). 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 Upper Coomera?
In Upper Coomera, 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 (50.2 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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