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Coolana QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coolana QLD is 175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolana is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Coolana is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Coolana has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Coolana has a population density of 18.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolana is $1,670.

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Coolana Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coolana Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

#4532 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,670/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Coolana Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (95) Female 45.7% (80)

Population Density

18.2

people per km²

175 people · 9.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,649

Family income/wk

Coolana 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)

Coolana Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 25 dwellings

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

Coolana Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Coolana Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Catholic

20.6%

Anglican

12.6%

Lutheran

10.3%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Baptist

5.1%

Not stated

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolana Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Coolana Employment

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Employed full-time

40.6% 54 people

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Employed part-time

16.5% 22 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 54 people

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

Coolana Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.5%

Bachelor Degree

23.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

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

Coolana Occupation

Professionals

36.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.4%

Labourers

14.3%

Managers

10.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

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

Coolana Field of Study

Engineering

25.9%

Education

19.0%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Information Technology

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Creative Arts

8.6%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

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

Coolana Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coolana Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coolana Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 80

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Divorced

9.2% 13

🕊️

Widowed

2.1% 3

👤

Never married

32.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolana Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

24.1%

Scottish

10.8%

Irish

10.4%

German

6.6%

Other

6.2%

Dutch

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

French

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolana School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.0%

Primary — Government

23.3%

Primary — Catholic

23.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Pre-school

10.0%

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

Coolana Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 15

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 307

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

Coolana Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.3% 19

—

Not a volunteer

86.7% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolana Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$600-$799/mo

14.3%

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coolana How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.0%

Did not go to work

9.8%

Walked only

8.2%

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

Coolana Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.1%

2 vehicles

45.2%

3 vehicles

21.0%

4+ vehicles

17.7%

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

Coolana Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.0%

3 bedrooms

38.6%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

14.0%

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

Coolana Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

28.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coolana Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

308

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolana Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Stroke

Asthma

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

Coolana Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coolana Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.5%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coolana Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 8

👤

Never served

94.2% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coolana Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 16

—

Did not provide

88.1% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolana Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

17.9%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

10.3%

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

Coolana When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Coolana Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.0%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

10.1%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

29.7%

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

Coolana Household Size

1 person

16.0%

2 persons

38.7%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

9.3%

6+ persons

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coolana Where Residents Moved From

Same address

141

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Coolana Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coolana Schools

schools nearby

government

975

avg ICSEA score

153

total students

Prenzlau State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students

989

ICSEA

Tarampa State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students

961

ICSEA

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

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Coolana Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,542/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.5%

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

If you earn X in Coolana

Your weekly income

≈ $6,682/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,242/wk

Rent share 19.5%

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Income: $608/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $140/wk

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Coolana vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brookhill

Pop: 88 Income: $771/wk Rent: $335/wk

Bamboo Creek

Pop: 88 Income: $731/wk Rent: $100/wk

Black Snake

Pop: 88 Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk

Christmas Creek

Pop: 88 Income: $659/wk Rent: $268/wk

East End

Pop: 88 Income: $1,199/wk Rent: $210/wk

Lower Tully

Pop: 88 Income: $575/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolana

What is the population of Coolana QLD?

The population of Coolana QLD is 175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.2 people per km².Coolana is ranked #7,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coolana?

The median personal income in Coolana QLD is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,649 per week.Coolana is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coolana?

Median rent in Coolana QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coolana ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolana?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolana QLD is $1,670. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolana?

The median age in Coolana QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolana a good suburb to live in?

Coolana is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 175.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 30679. All dollar figures in AUD.