Coolabah NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coolabah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Coolabah NSW is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolabah is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Coolabah is $106 per week ($459 per month). Coolabah has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Coolabah has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolabah is $867.

There were 2 recorded offences in Coolabah in 2025-26, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Coolabah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coolabah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$106/wk
$459 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Coolabah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.8% (14) Female 56.3% (18)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
32 people · 2571.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Coolabah Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
35-39
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Coolabah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Coolabah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Coolabah Religion

No Religion
60.7%
Anglican
28.6%
Catholic
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolabah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Coolabah Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 15 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Coolabah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Coolabah Occupation

Managers
53.3%
Clerical & Administrative
26.7%
Labourers
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Coolabah Field of Study

Architecture & Building
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Education
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Coolabah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coolabah Marital Status

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Married
16.0% 4
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Divorced
28.0% 7
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Never married
56.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolabah Ancestry

English
31.8%
Scottish
25.0%
Australian
22.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
13.6%
Irish
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolabah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Coolabah Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Coolabah Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 5
Not a volunteer
75.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolabah How People Get to Work

Walked only
60.0%
Car (driver)
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Coolabah Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Coolabah Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Coolabah Population Mobility

26.5%
moved in the last year
14.8%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
85.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coolabah Indigenous Population

31.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
37
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolabah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
36.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%
$3,500+/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coolabah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.8%
Couple — no children
24.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.2%
One parent — children under 15
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coolabah Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolabah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Coolabah Household Size

2 persons
62.5%
3 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coolabah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Coolabah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coolabah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Coolabah Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $106/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Coolabah

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $106/wk
Left after rent $1,268/wk
Rent share 7.7%

Coolabah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolabah

What is the population of Coolabah NSW?

The population of Coolabah NSW is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Coolabah?

The median personal income in Coolabah NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Coolabah?

Median rent in Coolabah NSW is $106 per week ($459 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolabah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolabah NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolabah?

The median age in Coolabah NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolabah a good suburb to live in?

Coolabah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 32.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11021. All dollar figures in AUD.