Kotara is 9km from the CBD and approximately 2.6 square kilometres. It has 22 parks covering nearly 10.8% of total area. The population of Kotara in 2011 was 3,916 people. By 2016 the population was 3,928 showing a population growth of 0.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kotara is 40-49 years. Households in Kotara are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 – $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kotara work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 81.7% of the homes in Kotara were owner-occupied compared with 80.9% in 2016.
Based on five years of sales, Kotara has seen a compound growth rate of 24.1% for houses.
Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $827,500.
Kotara has a large number of parks providing sporting fields and children’s equipment. Tennis courts are available and a cycle way runs through the residential area.
Kotara has a large commercial district containing a Westfield and a Homemakers Centre.
The area had good access to public transport, including a train station and excellent schools.
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