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Coomera

QLD 4209 • Rest of QLD

20,225
Population (2021)
$100,360
Median Household Income
24.66 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
Rapid GrowthYoung FamiliesNew EstatesTheme ParksTrain Access
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About Coomera

Coomera is a fast-growing suburb on the northern Gold Coast, located approximately 50 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD within the City of Gold Coast. Its population reached 20,225 at the 2021 Census, driven by new master-planned estates that have transformed former farmland into one of South East Queensland's busiest growth corridors. The suburb is popular with young families and first home buyers attracted by newer housing and easy access to both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Coomera is home to the Dreamworld and WhiteWater World theme parks and Westfield Coomera shopping centre, and sits beside the Coomera River with its marine and boatbuilding precinct. Coomera railway station on the Gold Coast line offers direct trains to Brisbane, and the M1 Pacific Motorway runs along the suburb's edge. New schools, parks and sporting facilities continue to open as the area grows.

Coomera falls under postcode 4209 and is governed by the Gold Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fadden, while state elections fall under 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
Population Density
820 /km²
Elevation
9m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4209

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4209, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,671
Median 2023–24
$58,233
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,510

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4209; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$43,368 / yr
$834/wk
Household
$100,360 / yr
$1930/wk
Family
$103,324 / yr
$1987/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 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)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Coomera
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Local Translink services — Coomera station / Westfield Coomera / Helensvale 10-25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
approx. 55-65 min (Gold Coast line from Coomera)
By Car (Peak)
approx. 55-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 40-45 min

🛣️ Located on the M1 Pacific Motorway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Surfers Paradise is about 25 minutes by car.

Walkability Car Dependent

Most estates are spread out, so a car is needed for most errands, although areas near Westfield Coomera and the station are more walkable.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

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

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Coomera

Census 2016
13,305
Census 2021
20,225
▲ 52.0% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~30,740

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gold Coast Local Government Area, which contains Coomera. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
550.5 / 100k
2yr Down 27.0% 10yr Down 27.2%
Motor vehicle theft
337.3 / 100k
2yr Down 18.9% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
838.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 59.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.8 / 100k
2yr Down 16.5% 10yr Down 19.2%
Steal from vehicle
578 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Down 31.5%
View all offence categories for Gold Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🌍 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

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%

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📊 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%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coomera known for? +

Coomera is known for the Dreamworld and WhiteWater World theme parks, Westfield Coomera, its marine precinct on the Coomera River and its rapid growth as a family suburb.

How far is Coomera from Brisbane CBD? +

Coomera is approximately 50 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. The drive takes about 40 to 45 minutes off-peak via the M1, and the train takes around an hour.

Does Coomera have public transport? +

Yes. Coomera railway station is on the Gold Coast line with direct trains to Brisbane, and local Translink buses connect estates to the station and Westfield Coomera.

Is Coomera a good place to live? +

Coomera suits young families and first home buyers looking for newer homes, schools and shopping, with good rail and motorway access to both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

What is the postcode for Coomera? +

The postcode for Coomera, QLD is 4209.

What is the average income in Coomera? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Coomera is about $834 per week (around $43,400 per year). The median household income is $1,930 per week and the median family income is $1,987 per week.

What is the age profile of Coomera? +

The median age in Coomera is 29. The largest age group is 25–34 (3,830 residents, around 19%). Around 33% of residents are under 20 and about 6% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Coomera a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coomera is part of the Gold Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Coomera? +

The population of Coomera is 20,225 according to the 2021 Census, up 52.0% from 13,305 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Coomera is around 30,740. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Coomera? +

In Coomera, the median weekly rent is $450, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).