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Coomera

QLD 4209 • Rest of QLD

20,225
Population (2021)
$43,368
Median Income
24.66 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback Queensland

About Coomera

Coomrith is a vast, sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Darling Downs region, covering approximately 625 square kilometres of open grazing country. With just 52 residents spread across this enormous area, it is one of Queensland's most remote localities, situated roughly 90 kilometres southeast of Roma in the Maranoa electorate. The landscape is characterised by open pastoral land, scrubby woodland, and seasonal creek systems typical of inland Queensland.

Life in Coomrith revolves entirely around agriculture and station work, with cattle grazing and dryland cropping forming the backbone of the local economy. Residents are self-sufficient by necessity, with the nearest town services found in Miles or Surat. The community is tight-knit despite the distances involved, with a deep connection to the land and a quiet outback way of life that has changed little over generations.

Coomera falls under postcode 4209 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coomera electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4209
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
Fadden
State Electorate
Coomera
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.85°, 153.34°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
24.66 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
490 km
By Car (Peak)
5.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hrs

🛣️ No public transport. Nearest regional centre is Miles (~80 km) or Surat (~60 km).

Walkability Car Dependent

Entirely car dependent with no footpaths or public transport.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    121 Foxwell Road Coomera 4209 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Foxwell Rd & Oakey Creek Rd Coomera 4209 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
29 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

46 state housing + 31 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,305
Census 2021
20,225
▲ 52.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,792
Income 2021
$43,368
▲ 11.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,813
Born Overseas 5,971

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 2,006
  • 2. England 907
  • 3. South Africa 436
  • 4. India 303
  • 5. China 296
  • 6. Philippines 247
  • 7. South Korea 184
  • 8. Scotland 99
  • 9. United States 85
  • 10. Japan 61

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,736
Australian 6,212
Scottish 1,660
Irish 1,639
Maori 1,141
German 772
Chinese 669
Australian Aboriginal 647
Italian 492
New Zealander 492

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,277
Both parents born in Australia
7,463
Both parents born overseas
2,900
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.5%
Christianity
38.6%
Hinduism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,712 (8.5%)
5-14 years
3,454 (17.1%)
15-19 years
1,415 (7.0%)
20-24 years
1,599 (7.9%)
25-34 years
3,830 (18.9%)
35-44 years
2,991 (14.8%)
45-54 years
2,485 (12.3%)
55-64 years
1,552 (7.7%)
65-74 years
879 (4.3%)
75-84 years
270 (1.3%)
85+ years
47 (0.2%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coomrith located? +

Coomrith is a rural locality in southwest Queensland, approximately 90 kilometres southeast of Roma in the Darling Downs region.

What is the population of Coomrith? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coomrith has a population of 52 residents.

What is Coomrith known for? +

Coomrith is primarily known for its agricultural activity, including cattle grazing and dryland farming across its vast 625 square kilometre area.