Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Coopers Plains

4 km²

Coopers Plains is characterised by a high share of renters and a younger age profile than most.

It also has somewhat more graduates than the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Coopers Plains, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,704▲ +25.5%since 2011 Median age33 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.5%People aged 65 and over12.7%Children under 1515.3%People in a de facto relationship10.9%▲ +31.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 39%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (19%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)39.3%

Older adults (45–64)19.0%

Children (0–14)15.3%

Youth (15–24)13.6%

Seniors (65+)12.7%

Marital status

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (41%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married45%
Married41%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Australia at 65%, followed by India (13%) and China (9%).

Australia47.9%

India9.6%

China6.5%

Philippines3.7%

Vietnam2.2%

New Zealand2.1%

England1.4%

Nepal0.3%

Italy0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is English at 22%, followed by Australian (22%) and Chinese (17%).

English20.6%

Australian20.6%

Chinese16.3%

Indian9.7%

Irish6.5%

Scottish5.7%

Filipino4.5%

German3.3%

Vietnamese3.0%

Italian1.4%

Language

People using another language at home46.3%

Language used at home

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is English only at 68%, followed by Mandarin (15%) and Cantonese (5%).

English only47.9%

Mandarin10.6%

Cantonese3.7%

Vietnamese2.6%

Tagalog1.9%

Hindi1.7%

Punjabi0.7%

Arabic0.6%

Greek0.4%

Italian0.2%

Religion

People with no religion35.6%

Religious affiliation

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Christianity at 41%, followed by No religion (38%) and Hinduism (11%).

Christianity41%
No religion38%
Hinduism11%
Buddhism5%
Islam4%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher35.9%

Highest year of school

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Year 12 at 76%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1270.8%

Year 1011.4%

Year 9 or below7.8%

Year 113.7%

Highest qualification level

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Certificate III / IV (21%) and Postgraduate degree (19%).

Bachelor degree33.0%

Certificate III / IV18.1%

Postgraduate degree16.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce23.0%

Engineering & related14.4%

Society & culture10.7%

Health10.4%

Information technology7.0%

Education5.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts4.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.7%

Architecture & building3.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$722▲ +49.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,606▲ +46.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,883▲ +51.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.8%

Household income distribution

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99931.8%

$650–$1,49927.6%

Under $65016.1%

$3,000–$3,99911.0%

$4,000 or more5.9%

Personal income distribution

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65042.9%

$650–$1,49935.7%

$1,500–$2,99913.6%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.2%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities6.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (6%).

None68.0%

One condition16.7%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health9.1%

Other condition8.5%

Asthma8.0%

Arthritis6.6%

Diabetes5.4%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.6%People providing unpaid care10.3%People caring for children unpaid21.4%People who served in the Defence Force1.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.9%People living alone25.4%▲ +2.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families15%
Other families3%

Household size

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people30.9%

1 person25.4%

3 people18.8%

4 people15.1%

5 people6.0%

6 or more3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$376▲ +29.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting48.6%Homes owned outright22.5%Separate (detached) houses73.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.9%▼ -6.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Rented at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (23%).

Rented49%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Owned outright23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Flat or apartment (13%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (13%).

Separate house74%
Flat or apartment13%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%

Bedrooms per home

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms41.7%

4 bedrooms22.2%

2 bedrooms17.2%

5 or more10.0%

1 bedroom6.4%

Studio / none1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is $350–$549 at 52%, followed by Under $200 (21%) and $200–$349 (20%).

$350–$54949.8%

Under $20020.4%

$200–$34918.7%

$550–$7495.7%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

$1,000–$1,79934.9%

$1,800–$2,99933.5%

Under $1,00013.2%

$3,000 or more10.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.8%▼ -16.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and No vehicle (10%).

1 vehicle40.4%

2 vehicles35.0%

No vehicle9.8%

3 vehicles9.6%

4 or more5.4%

How people get to work

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)56.4%

Worked at home13.0%

Car (passenger)4.7%

Bus4.7%

Train3.2%

Walked1.5%

Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years51.3%Recent arrivals from overseas23.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.4%Labour-force participation63.4%Employed full-time55.1%

Industries people work in

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.7%

Retail trade9.0%

Education & training9.0%

Accommodation & food8.5%

Professional & technical7.6%

Manufacturing7.1%

Transport & warehousing6.1%

Construction5.4%

Public administration & safety5.3%

Administrative & support4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Coopers Plains, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Technicians & trades (13%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals25.4%

Technicians & trades12.8%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Community & personal service11.7%

Labourers11.6%

Managers8.6%

Sales workers8.1%

Machinery operators & drivers7.6%

Areas within Coopers Plains

Coopers Plains Block 1 Coopers Plains Block 2 Coopers Plains Block 3 Coopers Plains Block 4 Coopers Plains Block 5 Coopers Plains Block 6 Coopers Plains Block 7 Coopers Plains Block 8 Coopers Plains Block 9 Coopers Plains Block 10 Coopers Plains Block 11 Coopers Plains Block 12 Coopers Plains Block 13 Coopers Plains Block 14

Nearby areas

Salisbury - Nathan Robertson Rocklea - Acacia Ridge Sunnybank Moorooka Sunnybank Hills Macgregor (Qld)Tarragindi

👥 Demographics & Identity