Coopers Plains, QLD 4079
Inner-Brisbane convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $376/wk Median
- 48.6% Renters
Coopers Plains Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.7k
- Median age
- 33
- Median weekly rent
- $376
- To the CBD
- 10.8km
- Walkability
- 8.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Coopers Plains Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Coopers Plains is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 5,704 residents, a substantial 48.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $376 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Coopers Plains
Coopers Plains Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Coopers Plains Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Coopers Plains
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Coopers Plains
Real questions renters ask before moving to Coopers Plains.
How far is Coopers Plains from the Brisbane CBD?
Coopers Plains is approximately 11km from the Brisbane CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Coopers Plains a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Coopers Plains has a 48.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Coopers Plains walkable?
Coopers Plains carries a walkability score of 8.9/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Coopers Plains?
Coopers Plains has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 5,704, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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