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Coolah NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coolah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Coolah NSW is 1,262 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolah is $595 per week ($30,940 per year). Median rent in Coolah is $170 per week ($737 per month). Coolah has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Coolah has a population density of 0.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Coolah is England. The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolah is $1,000.
There were 23 recorded offences in Coolah in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (9 offences).
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Coolah Population
Coolah Median Income & Rent
Coolah Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Coolah Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Coolah Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Coolah Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Coolah Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Coolah Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Coolah Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Coolah Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Coolah Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Coolah Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Coolah Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Coolah Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Coolah Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Coolah Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Coolah Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Coolah School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Coolah Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Coolah Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Coolah Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Coolah How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Coolah Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Coolah Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Coolah Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Coolah Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Coolah Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Coolah Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Coolah Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Coolah Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Coolah Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Coolah Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Coolah When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Coolah Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Coolah Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Coolah Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Coolah Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Coolah Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 23 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Coolah Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolah
What is the population of Coolah NSW?
The population of Coolah NSW is 1,262 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Coolah is ranked #3,643 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Coolah?
The median personal income in Coolah NSW is $595 per week, or $30,940 per year.The median household income is $1,162 per week.Family income is $1,480 per week.Coolah is ranked #7,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Coolah?
Median rent in Coolah NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coolah ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Coolah?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolah NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Coolah?
The median age in Coolah NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Coolah a good suburb to live in?
Coolah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,262.The median income is $595/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 11024. All dollar figures in AUD.