Coomera, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CoomeraGold Coast, Queensland |
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Coomera Railway Station
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 Coomera
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 20,225 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 822.2/km2 (2,129/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4209 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Fadden | ||||||||||||||
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Coomera is a town and suburb located on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It's a growing area with lots of things to see and do. In 2021, about 20,225 people lived in Coomera.
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Discover Coomera's Location
Coomera is found right next to the Pacific Motorway. This makes it easy to get to other nearby places. It's close to suburbs like Pimpama, Helensvale, and Upper Coomera.
The Coomera River forms the southern edge of the town. Coomera is a bit inland from the beach. It's also near the Gold Coast hinterland, which means it's close to beautiful hills and forests.
Coomera's Climate
Coomera has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild and dry. Because it's not right on the coast, Coomera can be a little cooler than the beach areas of the Gold Coast.
| Climate data for Logan City (23 km north) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 41.9 (107.4) |
41.0 (105.8) |
38.9 (102.0) |
33.4 (92.1) |
31.1 (88.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
29.3 (84.7) |
34.3 (93.7) |
38.4 (101.1) |
37.7 (99.9) |
40.7 (105.3) |
40.1 (104.2) |
41.9 (107.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.9 (85.8) |
29.5 (85.1) |
28.5 (83.3) |
26.4 (79.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.8 (73.0) |
25.1 (77.2) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.9 (82.2) |
29.1 (84.4) |
26.1 (79.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.6 (69.1) |
20.5 (68.9) |
19.2 (66.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
12.6 (54.7) |
10.2 (50.4) |
8.8 (47.8) |
9.4 (48.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
15.0 (59.0) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.3 (66.7) |
15.1 (59.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 13.4 (56.1) |
15.0 (59.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
7.8 (46.0) |
2.5 (36.5) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
0.8 (33.4) |
4.4 (39.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
8.5 (47.3) |
11.8 (53.2) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 126.4 (4.98) |
153.1 (6.03) |
134.3 (5.29) |
80.2 (3.16) |
99.3 (3.91) |
74.8 (2.94) |
34.0 (1.34) |
44.8 (1.76) |
40.1 (1.58) |
69.3 (2.73) |
102.3 (4.03) |
122.1 (4.81) |
1,086.5 (42.78) |
| Average precipitation days | 13.1 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 11.9 | 10.7 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 12.0 | 131.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 64 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 59 |
Coomera's History
The name Coomera comes from the Yugambeh word kumera. This word refers to a type of wattle tree. Aboriginal people used the bark of this tree to help catch fish.
Early Days and Schools
Coomera's first school, Coomera Provisional School, opened on July 11, 1873. It later became Coomera State School. Over the years, new schools have opened to support the growing community:
- Coomera Rivers State School opened in 2011.
- Picnic Creek State School opened in 2018.
- St Joseph's College, a Catholic school, started in 2019.
- Foxwell State Secondary College opened in 2020.
- Coomera State Special School also opened in February 2020.
Fun and Entertainment
One of Coomera's most famous attractions is the Dreamworld theme park. It first opened its doors on December 15, 1981. It's a popular place for families and thrill-seekers.
In the 1980s, Coomera also had a theme park and wildlife park called Koala Town. It closed in the early 1990s.
Modern Developments
The Westfield Coomera shopping centre opened on October 11, 2018. It provides many shops and services for the community.
The Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre is a big sports facility. It was used for gymnastics and netball during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Who Lives in Coomera?
In 2021, Coomera had a population of 20,225 people. In 2016, about 2.5% of the people living in Coomera were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Most people (63.3%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (12.0%) and England (5.7%). Most people in Coomera speak only English at home.
Special Places in Coomera
Coomera has one special heritage site:
- The Coomera River Bridge, which was built in 1930.
Education in Coomera
Coomera has several schools for students of all ages:
- Coomera State School: This is a primary school for students from Early Childhood to Year 6. It also has a special education program.
- Coomera Rivers State School: Another primary school for Prep to Year 6. It also offers a special education program.
- Picnic Creek State School: A primary school for Prep to Year 6, also with a special education program.
- Coomera State Special School: This school provides special education for students from Prep to Year 12.
- St Joseph's College: A Catholic school that teaches students from Prep to Year 12.
- Foxwell State Secondary College: A government high school.
Community Life in Coomera
Coomera has many facilities that help the community:
- The Gold Coast City Council runs a mobile library service that visits the area regularly.
- The Coomera branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets in nearby Oxenford.
- The Uniting North Coomera Church is located on Esplanade.
- Coomera has its own train station, Coomera station, and many bus services.
Sports and Fun in Coomera
Coomera is home to several sports clubs:
- The Coomera Cutters are the local rugby league team. They play their home games at Coomera Sports Park.
- The Coomera Colts Soccer Club is the local soccer team.
- The Coomera Magpies Australian Football Club plays Australian rules football.
