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Coolatai NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coolatai NSW is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolatai is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Coolatai is $200 per week ($867 per month). Coolatai has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Coolatai has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolatai is $430.

There were 5 recorded offences in Coolatai in 2025-26, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

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Coolatai Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coolatai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$495/wk

$25,740 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$430/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coolatai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (51) Female 47.4% (46)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

99 people · 507.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,083

Family income/wk

Coolatai Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coolatai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 6 dwellings

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

Coolatai Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Coolatai Religion

No Religion

27.9%

Anglican

24.0%

Not stated

18.3%

Catholic

11.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

10.6%

Christian (other)

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolatai Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

42.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Coolatai Employment

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Employed full-time

57.4% 35 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 11 people

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Not in labour force

24.6% 15 people

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

Coolatai Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.8%

Certificate III/IV

41.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

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

Coolatai Occupation

Managers

56.7%

Professionals

23.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Sales Workers

10.0%

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

Coolatai Field of Study

Engineering

30.4%

Agriculture & Environment

21.7%

Health

17.4%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

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

Coolatai Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coolatai Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

10.3%

$400-$499/wk

20.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coolatai Marital Status

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Married

61.5% 48

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Divorced

14.1% 11

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Widowed

3.8% 3

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Never married

20.5% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolatai Ancestry

Australian

42.3%

English

30.8%

Irish

8.7%

Scottish

7.7%

German

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolatai School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.9%

Pre-school

23.1%

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

Coolatai Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.5% 17

✅

No need for assistance

90.5% 162

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

Coolatai Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.5% 14

—

Not a volunteer

78.5% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolatai Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coolatai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.8%

Walked only

17.2%

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

Coolatai Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.3%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Coolatai Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.1%

2 bedrooms

18.9%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

18.9%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

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

Coolatai Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

16.7%

moved in the last 5 years

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coolatai Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

163

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolatai Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

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

Coolatai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

12.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coolatai Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.6%

Couple — children under 15

37.7%

One parent — children under 15

14.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coolatai Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 7

—

Did not provide

89.4% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolatai Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

2 children

45.0%

3 children

15.0%

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

Coolatai When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Coolatai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.3%

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

Coolatai Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coolatai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coolatai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Coolatai Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,031/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Coolatai

Your weekly income

≈ $4,468/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $831/wk

Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bowenfels

Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Windale

Income: $462/wk Rent: $186/wk Save: $14/wk

Boggabilla

Income: $486/wk Rent: $155/wk Save: $45/wk

Peak Hill (NSW)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Mathoura

Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Berrigan

Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $27/wk

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $70/wk

Barham

Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Coolatai vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ardglen

Pop: 50 Income: $575/wk Rent: $100/wk

Brookdale (NSW)

Pop: 50 Income: $1,142/wk Rent: $150/wk

Dry Creek (NSW)

Pop: 50 Income: $966/wk

Duck Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $477/wk Rent: $240/wk

Durras North

Pop: 50 Income: $820/wk Rent: $190/wk

Great Mackerel Beach

Pop: 50 Income: $780/wk Rent: $350/wk

Compare Coolatai

Coolatai vs Ardglen →Coolatai vs Brookdale (NSW) →Coolatai vs Dry Creek (NSW) →Coolatai vs Duck Creek →

Frequently Asked Questions About Coolatai

What is the population of Coolatai NSW?

The population of Coolatai NSW is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Coolatai?

The median personal income in Coolatai NSW is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,083 per week.

How much is rent in Coolatai?

Median rent in Coolatai NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolatai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolatai NSW is $430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolatai?

The median age in Coolatai NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolatai a good suburb to live in?

Coolatai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 99.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 11028. All dollar figures in AUD.