Living in Mt Cotton

Family friendly and scenic water views

Population: 7,302
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 32.2km
Median house price: $1,205,000*

Mount Cotton is a leafy, semi-rural suburb known for bushland living, conservation reserves and lifestyle acreage. It’s home to Sirromet Winery and a growing residential area around parks, lakes and walking trails. Residents enjoy a quiet, nature‑rich setting with convenient access to nearby employment and retail in Capalaba, Victoria Point and the Gateway corridor. A lovely village atmosphere has been created with local shops and the large Mt Cotton Community Park.

Why people choose to live here

• Leafy, low‑density living – bushland outlooks and wildlife
• Active outdoors – mountain bike trails, walking tracks
• Lifestyle attractions – Sirromet Winery events and dining
• Family space – larger blocks and quiet streets
• Good connections – easy drive to Capalaba, Logan, Gateway
• Mt Cotton State School 

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Things to do

• Sport:  Mountain biking, bush walking, horseriding and more
• Eat and drink: Sirromet and local cafes at Mt Cotton
• Nature: Eastern Escarpment, Sandy Creek, Bayview Conservation Park
• Events: Sirromet park run every Sunday, A Day on the Green at Sirromet Concert Series every summer.
• Arts and culture: Cleveland Library, visit Redland Performing Arts Centre and Redland Art Gallery in Cleveland

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack