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Mount Coot-tha, 4066

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What Mount Coot-tha is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Mount Coot-tha sits up in the Brisbane hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.

Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

Population

No census data available for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Fleming Rd at Chapel Crest
  • Fleming Rd at Chapel Woods
  • Mt Coot-tha Rd at Botanic Gardens, stop 19
  • Sir Samuel Griffith Dr at Mount Coot-tha

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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Amenities

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (4)
  • Bench (8)
  • Drinking water (11)
  • Grey Gums Picnic AreaDrinking water
  • Range View Picnic AreaDrinking water
  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (3)
  • Water Point (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brush Box Picnic AreaPark
  • Gap Creek Reserve Picnic AreaPark
  • Gold Mine Picnic AreaPark
  • Grey Gums Picnic AreaPark
  • Mount Coot-tha Botanic GardensPark
  • Range View Picnic AreaPark
  • Silky Oaks Picnic AreaPark
  • Simpson Falls Picnic AreaPark

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Mount Coot-tha ForestState heritage place
  • Mt Coot-tha Lookout & KioskState heritage place
  • Richard Randall Art StudioState heritage place

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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