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Coopers Plains is a suburb situated in the City of Brisbane in Queensland. It is a southern suburb and located 14.1 km away from Brisbane's General Post Office. Coopers Plains is a small town with a total land area of 4.2 km². 7 parks in Coopers Plains cover about 5.5% of the total land area. This suburb now has a modern look as most of the old houses have been replaced with modernized structures. 

Coopers Plains has a really small population. According to data from the 2016 census of population and housing, the population of Coopers Plains was 5,483. This was a 30.3% increase from 4,208 in 2011. Over 93% of the residential properties in Coopers Plains are inhabited. Separate houses make up a huge percentage of residential structures in this suburb of Brisbane. 

A majority of people in Coopers Plains have a professional occupation as their source of income. About 41% of families in this suburb of Brisbane consist of couple families with children. 17% of the families are a one-parent family while 37% are couple families without children. The median age of people in Coopers Plains is 32 years. 

Houses in Coopers Plains have a median sale price of $647,000. The median price change in the last 12 months is 11.55%. In the last 12 months, the median sale price for units didn't go higher than $474,000. Rental units in this suburb of Brisbane have a median rent of $400 per week. Rental houses, on the other hand, have a median weekly rent of $420. 

• The median gross yield for rental houses in the last 1 year is 3.4%
• The median gross yield for rental units is 4.4% in the last 12 months
• Investors in Coopers Plains have seen a compound growth rate of 4.0% for houses in the last 5 years

Perhaps you've found the perfect property on the street in Coopers Plains. If it's within your budget, the next step is to start the process of acquiring it. The complex paperwork involved in the transaction process can overwhelm the average buyer. Licensed conveyancers or conveyancing lawyers in this suburb of Brisbane have the required skills to successfully complete the processes involved. Conveyancing is basically the process of transferring the legal title of ownership of residential properties from one person to another. 

Conveyancing in Coopers Plains isn't legally compulsory. However, you to start and complete the acquisition process without external help. The fact is that engaging in the transaction without a conveyancing expert comes with its own fair share of risks. Any mistake made during the process can be disastrous. Acquiring real estate properties in the state of Queensland can generally be exhausting. A licensed conveyancer can handle the transaction on your behalf. They will represent your best interest at all times.

A Coopers Plains conveyancing lawyer will assist in the preparation and clarification of all the legal documents. In addition, they will render assistance in lodging all documents and meeting with the seller's lawyer on a regular basis. Your conveyancing lawyer will also calculate the rates and taxes and offer valuable advice. All these will be done at a reasonable fee. 

Searching for an experienced conveyancer or conveyancing lawyer isn't very difficult. It is important to do a background investigation to ascertain that they are legally granted permission to carry out conveyancing services. LEAD Conveyancing offer the most reliable professionals in Coopers Plains.

Coopers Plains was originally known as Cowper's Plains. It was named after the Assistant Surgeon-in-Charge of the Moreton Bay settlement, Dr. Henry Cowper, in the year 1823. With time, the name was bastardized and was generally known as Coopers Plains in the 1870s. This suburb of Brisbane was largely rural till the 1940s, even though the first post office opened in 1876. Over time, Coopers Plains advanced in terms of development and opened its first library in the year 1979. The Coopers Plains railway station was completed in 1885 and served the inhabitants of this suburb alongside several bus services. 

According to data in 2016, 17% of people in Coopers Plains were of English ancestry, while 15% were of Australian ancestry. Other common ancestries in this suburb are Chinese, Indian, and Irish. About 2% of the population of Coopers Plains are Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders. Compared to other suburbs of Brisbane, a lesser percentage of people residing in this suburb were born in Australia. 

Suburbs surrounding Coopers Plains include: 

• Acacia Ridge
• Archerfield
• Sunnybank
• Nathan
• Robertson
• MacGregor
• Rocklea 

Coopers is 11 km away from the Brisbane central business district. At Coopers Plains, the city is just at their doorstep yet far enough for you to enjoy some tranquillity. There are numerous local attractions and things to do in this suburb. A few of them are:

Beryl Roberts Park 

This is one of the few parks where you can bushwalk within a park. Though very close to the city, this park gives you a feeling of being a thousand miles away from civilization. The creek within this park is surrounded by green trees and grasses and populated with bearded dragons. You can easily escape the hustle and bustle of the city at Beryl Roberts Park. 

J&C Orchard Cafe 

Hop in and get great-tasting coffee on your way to work. Likewise, you can have chitchat with a friend over a cup of steaming coffee at this café. The seats available at the J&C Orchard Cafe are comfortable and adequate. You'll be intrigued by the peculiar black and white furniture. Luckily, you can bring your furry friend along.

St David's Neighbourhood Centre Thrift Shop 

It is easy to miss this amazing thrift shop located beside St David's Uniting Church. Feel free to go treasure hunting for craft supplies, crockery and glassware, and ornaments at this thrift shop. Interestingly, the proceeds from the sale are used to provide care and support for the elderly, frail and disabled. 

Other interesting places to visit in Coopers Plains include: 

• Hearts for Africa Thrift Shop
• Brittain Park
• Bedouin Brew
• Entertainment Unlimited Dance Centre