Coorparoo, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Coorparoo, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Coorparoo |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.49798 |
| Longitude | 153.05948 |
| Population | 15,965 |
| Density | 2978.5 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4151 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 5 km southeast |
Coorparoo is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 15,965. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 2978.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km southeast of Brisbane. Coorparoo is located at 27.4980°S, 153.0595°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4151.
Coorparoo rises from the Brisbane River's eastern flank, a landscape of gentle slopes and established avenues where the air itself seems to carry the scent of blooming jacaranda and the distant hum of city life. It lies 4.5 km south-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 133°T), and is situated 14.1 km west-north-west of Capalaba. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a patchwork of verdant gardens spilling over low stone walls and neat brick homes, their rooftops catching the afternoon sun like scattered embers. Beneath the broad canopy of mature trees, the light filters down in shifting patterns, dappling the footpaths and the quiet streets where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence. A visitor might notice the sheer abundance of flowering trees, a vibrant, almost riotous display of colour that punctuates the greens and browns of the suburban sprawl, particularly in spring when the bougainvillea riots over fences.
The story of Coorparoo is intertwined with Brisbane's own growth, a suburb that evolved from rural holdings into a thriving residential centre. Its early days saw the land cleared for farming and grazing, a far cry from the established streets and shops of today, but echoes of that past can still be felt in the wide blocks and the enduring presence of older, more substantial homes. The local economy has long since shifted from agriculture to a more diversified base, with Coorparoo serving as a key commercial and residential hub for the surrounding areas, drawing people to its vibrant shopping precincts and its convenient access to the city centre. Notable landmarks, like the historic churches and the well-regarded schools, speak to a community that values its heritage while embracing its future, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coorparoo, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Coorparoo, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Coorparoo includes the postcode (4151), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coorparoo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |