Coopers Plains vs Eight Mile Plains
The verdict
Coopers Plains rates higher for transport (95 vs 62). Eight Mile Plains rates higher for liveability (100 vs 95). Eight Mile Plains is closer to the coast (15.6 km vs 18.8 km).
Scores
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 80 |
| Transport | 95 | 62 |
| Education | 77 | 76 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,675 | 15,326 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,593 | $1,917 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 47.6% | 43.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Coopers Plains — · Eight Mile Plains —
Property
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $665 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 934 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 423 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coopers Plains · Eight Mile Plains
Transport
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 62 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 13 |
| Parks | 9 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 52 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.8 km | 15.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Coopers Plains | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,675 | 15,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,297 | 16,640 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.63% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coopers Plains or Eight Mile Plains?
Eight Mile Plains has the higher residential safety score (Coopers Plains 65/100 vs Eight Mile Plains 66/100).
Which has better schools, Coopers Plains or Eight Mile Plains?
Eight Mile Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Coopers Plains 964 vs Eight Mile Plains 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coopers Plains or Eight Mile Plains?
Coopers Plains has the higher transport score (Coopers Plains 95/100 vs Eight Mile Plains 62/100).
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