Mount Coot-Tha at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
18.6k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Mount Coot-Tha.
The postcode for Mount Coot-Tha is 4066 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Mount Coot-Tha (4066) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Mount Coot-Tha has roughly 18,609 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Coot-Tha 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Coot-Tha's population at 18,609, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
18,609
Median age
31
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,609
Median age: 31
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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 Brisbane City 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.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City 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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Coot-Tha.
Local schools for Mount Coot-Tha
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Government School Catchment
Payne Road State School
The Gap State High School
The Gap State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Coot-Tha.
- What is the Mount Coot-Tha postcode?
- Mount Coot-Tha is in the 4066 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Mount Coot-Tha?
- Mount Coot-Tha is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4066. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Coot-Tha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Mount Coot-Tha?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Coot-Tha on this page, including Payne Road State School, The Gap State High School, The Gap State School.
- How walkable is Mount Coot-Tha?
- Mount Coot-Tha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Coot-Tha?
- Mount Coot-Tha is close to Stuartholme, The Gap, Rainworth, Bardon West, Bardon.
- What is the population of Mount Coot-Tha?
- The population of Mount Coot-Tha is approximately 18,609 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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