Coopers Plains (Qld)

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Following examination of ABS population releases for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Coopers Plains has an estimated population of approximately 6,438 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 763 individuals (13.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,675 residents. The calculation is based on a resident population of 6,432, modeled by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with 30 validated new addresses added after the Census date. This population translates to a density of 1,525 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure for national areas analyzed by Districts. The expansion of 13.4% since the 2021 census paced ahead of both the state and the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning the suburb of Coopers Plains as a regional leader in growth. The main driver of this increase was international migration, which accounted for approximately 80.0% of the total demographic gains in recent times.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in crucial service industries, with an unemployment rate of 5.1% and an annual employment growth estimate of 5.8% based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,565, while the jobless rate stood 0.8% higher than the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Participation in the labor force aligns closely with the Greater Brisbane average of 70.4%. According to Census records, a moderate 14.2% of the working population operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, Coopers Plains registered a median taxpayer income of $47,547 alongside an average of $56,386. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with Greater Brisbane where the median is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Adjusting for a 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 point to a median of $52,948 and an average of $62,791. Census details indicate that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, falling between the 32nd and 41st percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 34.2% of the local population (2,201 people), which mirrors the regional pattern of 33.3% in the same category. Financial pressures regarding housing are notable, with residents retaining of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 76.0% standalone houses and 24.1% other options like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other options across the Brisbane metropolitan area. Home ownership rates lagged the metro average, standing at 23.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (27.1%) or renters (49.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,755, falling below the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $369, compared to the metropolitan average of $380. On a national level, mortgage costs in the area are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 65.1%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single parent households at 10.6%. The remaining 34.9% are non-family households, which include single person households at 25.4% and group shared households at 9.4%. The average household size stands at 2.6 people, matching the Greater Brisbane average.

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Academic credentials in the local community are notably high, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This provides the area with a strong competitive edge in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 27.0% of the population aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (16.5%).

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Public transit infrastructure is comprehensive, with 44 transport stops located within the area, consisting of train and bus options. These stops are connected to 32 distinct routes, which support a total of 2,982 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 165 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban character, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 78%, followed by buses at 9% and trains at 8%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.2, which is lower than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 14.2% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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The local area faces notable health difficulties, according to Districts indicators for mortality and chronic illness. Chronic conditions are somewhat common across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 50% (~3,190 people). This is below the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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The local community is highly multicultural, with 49.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 49.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, chosen by 40.5% of residents. The most notable religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 10.8% of the population, a share significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%.

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The median age of 32 years is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane region, there is a higher proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 (23.9%) and a lower proportion of people aged 55 - 64 (7.4%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 15.4% to 17.8% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 8.7% to 7.4%. Demographic models estimate that the age distribution will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to .

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Coopers Plains currently has an estimated 386 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 229 children aged 0-2 and 153 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 22% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 444 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 509. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.