Mount Cotton
QLD 4165 • Greater Brisbane
About Mount Cotton
Mount Cotton is a semi-rural suburb set amid rolling hills approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Brisbane's CBD, within the Redland City Council area. With a population of 7,302 spread across 42.7 square kilometres, the suburb has a distinctly spacious, low-density character set at an elevation of 217 metres. The median household income of around ,640 per week and an average household size of 3.1 persons reflect an established, comfortable community with a median age of 34.
Residents of Mount Cotton enjoy a lifestyle that blends natural surroundings with suburban convenience, with the Cleveland and Redland Bay corridors nearby for shopping and services. The suburb's elevated position offers leafy surrounds and pleasant temperatures, and it is a short drive from the scenic Redlands coastline and Moreton Bay. Its predominantly Anglo-Celtic community, negligible social housing footprint, and family-oriented demographic make it a popular choice for those seeking space and quiet while remaining within Greater Brisbane.
Mount Cotton falls under postcode 4165 and is governed by Redland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Springwood electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1246 Mount Cotton Road
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Gordon Road
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132 Link Road
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39 Benfer Road
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93-131 Benfer Road
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School Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 429
- 2. New Zealand 311
- 3. South Africa 180
- 4. India 44
- 5. Scotland 39
- 6. United States 31
- 7. Netherlands 24
- 8. Ireland 23
- 9. Zimbabwe 21
- 10. Germany 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
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