Upper Coomera

QLD 4209 • Rest of QLD

27,180
Population (2021)
$42,692
Median Income
24.07 kmΒ²
Area
46m
Elevation
Master-PlannedFamily-FriendlyTheme Park PrecinctGrowth Area

About Upper Coomera

Upper Coomera is one of the Gold Coast's most successful master-planned communities, home to 27,000 residents 20 kilometres north of Surfers Paradise. The suburb includes the famous Coomera residential development and benefits from both heavy rail and highway access. Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and the Coomera Westfield have made it a regional destination.

Family life dominates hereβ€”modern estates, excellent schools including A.B. Paterson College, and comprehensive facilities serve a young demographic. The community is notably diverse, with significant New Zealand and UK migrant populations. Upper Coomera attracts families seeking Gold Coast lifestyle at accessible prices, with entertainment on the doorstep and Brisbane within reach.

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

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4209
Urban Area
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.88Β°, 153.28Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
24.07 kmΒ²
Elevation
46m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Reserve Road Upper Coomera 4209 QLD
  • ALDI
    21 Coomera Grand Drive, Upper Coomera QLD 4209

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,939
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
33 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
25,276
Census 2021
27,180
7.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,752
Income 2021
$42,692
13.1% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 18,164
Born Overseas 7,838

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 2,981
  • 2. England 1,282
  • 3. South Africa 472
  • 4. India 320
  • 5. Philippines 251
  • 6. China 212
  • 7. South Korea 145
  • 8. Scotland 132
  • 9. Germany 94
  • 10. Japan 90
  • 11. United States 77
  • 12. Zimbabwe 71
  • 13. Ireland 70
  • 14. Fiji 67
  • 15. Malaysia 65

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 11,083
Australian 9,097
Scottish 2,419
Irish 2,283
Maori 1,448
German 1,127
Australian Aboriginal 821
New Zealander 802
Italian 706
Chinese 607

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,875
Both parents born in Australia
9,899
Both parents born overseas
3,964
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.6%
Christianity
41.2%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,942 (7.1%)
5-14 years
4,833 (17.8%)
15-19 years
2,028 (7.5%)
20-24 years
1,686 (6.2%)
25-34 years
3,659 (13.5%)
35-44 years
4,407 (16.2%)
45-54 years
3,732 (13.7%)
55-64 years
2,294 (8.4%)
65-74 years
1,621 (6.0%)
75-84 years
769 (2.8%)
85+ years
213 (0.8%)

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