Mount Cotton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,302
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Mount Cotton.
The postcode for Mount Cotton is 4165 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Mount Cotton (4165) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.
Mount Cotton has roughly 7,302 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Cotton 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Cotton's population at 7,302, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,302
Median age
34
Family households
90%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
7,302
Median age: 34
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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 Redland 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland 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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Cotton.
Local schools for Mount Cotton
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Government School Catchment
Mount Cotton State School
Kimberley Park State School
Shailer Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Cotton.
- What is the Mount Cotton postcode?
- Mount Cotton is in the 4165 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Mount Cotton?
- Mount Cotton is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4165. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Cotton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Mount Cotton?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Cotton on this page, including Mount Cotton State School, Kimberley Park State School, Sheldon College.
- How walkable is Mount Cotton?
- Mount Cotton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Cotton?
- Mount Cotton is close to Cornubia, Sheldon, Kimberley Park, Shailer Park, Priestdale.
- What is the population of Mount Cotton?
- The population of Mount Cotton is approximately 7,302 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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