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Queensland · Postcode 4209
Upper Coomera postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 52 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Upper Coomera at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Upper Coomera ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Upper Coomera vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Upper Coomera | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,991 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,939 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4209 covers Upper Coomera, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 52 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Gold Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Gold Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Upper Coomera has a population of 27,180 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,991, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The Indigenous population is 841 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Upper Coomera includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,939, with 8,387 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Coomera scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Upper Coomera area, including Upper Coomera State College, Coomera Anglican College, Assisi Catholic College and others.
Upper Coomera is part of the Ormeau - Oxenford statistical area in Queensland.
Upper Coomera details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4209 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 27,180 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,991/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $821/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,939 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 24.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1129/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8,387 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 841 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.880133 |
| Longitude | 153.2831941 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 52 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Ormeau - Oxenford |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Forde |
| State Electorate | Theodore |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,775 (24.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,714 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,066 (29.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,026 (22.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,603 (9.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,571 (9.5%) |
| Arthritis | 1,868 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 1,011 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 731 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 583 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 443 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 146 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 110 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,196 (26.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,796 (45.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,198 (26.5%) |
Schools in Upper Coomera
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Upper Coomera. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Upper Coomera
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.