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Coolabunia QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coolabunia, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Coolabunia QLD is 173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolabunia is $563 per week ($29,276 per year). Median rent in Coolabunia is $225 per week ($975 per month). Coolabunia has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Coolabunia has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolabunia is $1,658.

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Coolabunia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coolabunia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$563/wk

$29,276 per year

#7572 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,658/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Coolabunia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (84) Female 51.4% (89)

Population Density

4.2

people per km²

173 people · 41.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Coolabunia Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coolabunia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.6% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.4% 14 dwellings

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

Coolabunia Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Coolabunia Religion

No Religion

23.5%

Anglican

16.7%

Lutheran

16.0%

Uniting Church

15.4%

Catholic

9.9%

Christian (other)

8.0%

Not stated

5.6%

Pentecostal

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolabunia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Coolabunia Employment

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Employed full-time

42.7% 50 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 29 people

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Not in labour force

32.5% 38 people

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

Coolabunia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.7%

Bachelor Degree

19.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

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

Coolabunia Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.7%

Professionals

18.6%

Managers

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Sales Workers

7.1%

Labourers

4.3%

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

Coolabunia Field of Study

Engineering

26.9%

Education

21.2%

Agriculture & Environment

19.2%

Health

15.4%

Management & Commerce

9.6%

Society & Culture

7.7%

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

Coolabunia Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coolabunia Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coolabunia Marital Status

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Married

65.5% 91

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Separated

2.9% 4

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Divorced

6.5% 9

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Widowed

5.8% 8

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Never married

19.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolabunia Ancestry

Australian

37.6%

English

25.3%

German

10.4%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

6.8%

Other

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Greek

2.3%

Italian

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolabunia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.4%

Secondary — Government

32.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Vocational Education

10.7%

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

Coolabunia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 11

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 314

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

Coolabunia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolabunia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coolabunia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Walked only

10.8%

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

Coolabunia Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.3%

2 vehicles

49.2%

3 vehicles

21.5%

4+ vehicles

16.9%

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

Coolabunia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

9.9%

3 bedrooms

46.5%

4 bedrooms

29.6%

6+ bedrooms

8.5%

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

Coolabunia Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

21.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coolabunia Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

321

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolabunia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Coolabunia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coolabunia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

35.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coolabunia Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 8

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Never served

94.0% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coolabunia Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 23

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Did not provide

82.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolabunia Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

13.3%

3 children

57.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Coolabunia When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Coolabunia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.4%

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

Coolabunia Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

40.3%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

19.4%

5 persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coolabunia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

144

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Coolabunia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coolabunia Schools

schools nearby

government

966

avg ICSEA score

121

total students

Coolabunia State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 121 students

966

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Coolabunia Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Coolabunia

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $941/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Coolabunia vs State & National Average

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Pop: 87 Income: $547/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $462/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $662/wk Rent: $158/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $619/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 87 Income: $812/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolabunia

What is the population of Coolabunia QLD?

The population of Coolabunia QLD is 173 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Coolabunia is ranked #7,361 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coolabunia?

The median personal income in Coolabunia QLD is $563 per week, or $29,276 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Coolabunia is ranked #7,572 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coolabunia?

Median rent in Coolabunia QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coolabunia ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolabunia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolabunia QLD is $1,658. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolabunia?

The median age in Coolabunia QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolabunia a good suburb to live in?

Coolabunia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 173.The median income is $563/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 30677. All dollar figures in AUD.