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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
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

🏠 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

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

🚔 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

🎓 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)

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

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 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.

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? +

Coomera had a population of 20,225 at the 2021 Census, up 52.0% from 13,305 in 2016.

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).