Coopers Plains vs Macgregor
The verdict
Coopers Plains rates higher for transport (95 vs 76). Macgregor rates higher for liveability (100 vs 95). Macgregor is closer to the coast (15.9 km vs 18.8 km).
Scores
Coopers PlainsMacgregor
| Coopers Plains | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 84 |
| Transport | 95 | 76 |
| 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 | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,675 | 5,980 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,593 | $1,752 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.2% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 47.6% | 38.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Coopers Plains — · Macgregor —
Property
| Coopers Plains | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $700 |
| 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 | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 934 | 936 |
| 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 | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coopers Plains · Macgregor
Transport
| Coopers Plains | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Coopers Plains | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.8 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coopers Plains | Macgregor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,675 | 5,980 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,297 | 6,588 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.63% | 2.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coopers Plains or Macgregor?
Coopers Plains and Macgregor have similar residential safety scores (65 and 65/100).
Which has better schools, Coopers Plains or Macgregor?
Macgregor has a higher average school ICSEA (Coopers Plains 964 vs Macgregor 1070; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coopers Plains or Macgregor?
Coopers Plains has the higher transport score (Coopers Plains 95/100 vs Macgregor 76/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Coopers Plains
vs