Central Highlands Regional Council
Cotherstone
Cotherstone at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Cotherstone.
Cotherstone (4723) sits in the Central Highlands region of Queensland. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Cotherstone has roughly 5 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Cotherstone on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
5
Median age: 55
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.27% (median rent $210/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 3.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.27%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20213.87%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cotherstone's population at 5, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cotherstone scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Central Highlands Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,814
total offences in 2026 across the Central Highlands Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cotherstone.
Local schools for Cotherstone
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tieri State School
Capella State High School
Capella State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cotherstone.
- What is the median house price in Cotherstone?
- The median house price in Cotherstone, QLD 4723 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cotherstone postcode?
- Cotherstone is in the 4723 postcode, in QLD, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cotherstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
- What schools are in Cotherstone?
- There are 3 schools serving Cotherstone on this page, including Tieri State School, Capella State High School, Capella State School.
- How walkable is Cotherstone?
- Cotherstone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cotherstone?
- Cotherstone is close to Bundoora, Wyuna, Belcong, Fork Lagoons, Chirnside.
- What is the population of Cotherstone?
- Cotherstone has approximately 5 residents. The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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