Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Coopers Plains
4 km²
Nearly half of all homes in Coopers Plains are rented, making it a highly mobile community with a much higher rental rate than the national figure. This is a young and diverse area where the typical resident is only 33, and nearly half the population was born overseas. The neighborhood is exceptionally walkable and well-connected, combining a high level of education with a workforce heavily employed in health and retail.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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Coopers Plains is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 33. The population grew by 25% since 2011, though the proportion of children and seniors remains well below most other areas.
Born overseas, 47.2% of residents hail from other countries, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with significant Chinese and Indian heritage alongside Australian and English roots.
Language diversity is high, with 46.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 6.6% of residents speak little or no English.
While 38.1% of the community is Christian, the number of people with no religion has risen 13 points since 2011 to reach 35.6%. This figure is still well below the national average.
This is a highly qualified area; 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 70.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,606, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains lower than in most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 25.2% of people. However, 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.
Community participation is lower than usual, with fewer people providing unpaid care or volunteering compared to the state and national figures. The proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework has also fallen since 2011.
First Nations residents in Coopers Plains are noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 27. A high 17.5% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average.
Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Family structures vary, with 52.3% of households consisting of couples with children.
Renting is very common here, with 48.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. Outright home ownership is much lower than most areas, and separate houses have fallen as a proportion of the total dwellings since 2011.
Public transport use is very high compared to the state, supported by a large number of routes and stops. About 9.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is highly transient, with 51.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much larger share of the population than in most other areas.
Unemployment is a little above the national average at 7.4%. While more adults are working or looking for work than in 2011, the share of full-time employment has fallen since then.
The area is viewed as having a high level of job skills but low access to money and resources. However, population growth since 2021 has been much higher than the state average.
Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average, while maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 94.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to groceries, parks, and schools is far above the state average.