Coolbinia, WA: suburb profile

The population of Coolbinia WA is 1,751 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolbinia is $1,192 per week ($61,984 per year). Median rent in Coolbinia is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Coolbinia has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Coolbinia has a population density of 2,034 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coolbinia is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolbinia is $2,600.

Population
1,751
Census 2021
Median income
$1,192/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Coolbinia vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Coolbinia is $1,192 a week, 48% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 56th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 10.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 40, 1 year younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCoolbiniaTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,192/wk$806/wk +48%$766/wk
Household income$3,229/wk$1,722/wk +88%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,759/mo +48%$1,733/mo
Median age4041 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income10.8%18.6% −7.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Coolbinia, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Coolbinia Population

1,751 residents at the 2021 Census.

Coolbinia Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,192/wk
$61,984 per year
Ranked 440 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Coolbinia Rent Prices & Affordability

11% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,229/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 10.8%

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

Median rent in Coolbinia against your income

About $13,992 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $2,879/wk
Rent share 10.8%

Coolbinia Schools

35
schools nearby
16
government
1092
avg ICSEA score
14,770
total students
Mount Lawley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 543 students
1155
ICSEA
Carmel School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 390 students
1149
ICSEA
West Leederville Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 551 students
1146
ICSEA
St Paul's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 186 students
1141
ICSEA
Mount Hawthorn Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 936 students
1140
ICSEA
Coolbinia Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 401 students
1139
ICSEA
Perth College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 889 students
1138
ICSEA
North Perth Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 470 students
1135
ICSEA
Kyilla Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1132
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 180 students
1124
ICSEA
St Denis School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 200 students
1123
ICSEA
Bold Park Community School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 189 students
1117
ICSEA
Highgate Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 943 students
1110
ICSEA
Mount Lawley Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,041 students
1103
ICSEA
Banksia Montessori School Independent
Primary · PP · 11 students
1102
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 35 schools.

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

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Coolbinia, Western Australia: 31.9143°S, 115.8535°E

Coolbinia Schools (35)

People in Coolbinia

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (851) Female 51.4% (899)

Population Density

2,034
people per km²
1,751 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,166
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
South Africa
3.1%
Italy
1.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
Vietnam
1.0%
Singapore
0.9%
Malaysia
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.8%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Mandarin
0.9%
Greek
0.7%
Nepali
0.6%
Cantonese
0.5%
Serbian
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
32.0%
Australian
31.0%
Italian
15.4%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
10.1%
Greek
3.8%
Chinese
3.7%
German
2.8%
Macedonian
2.3%
Dutch
1.9%
Polish
1.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.6%
Catholic
25.9%
Judaism
10.0%
Anglican
6.9%
Eastern Orthodox
4.2%
Not stated
3.2%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Buddhism
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.6% 771
Separated
1.7% 24
Divorced
4.8% 67
Widowed
3.0% 42
Never married
34.8% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
51.3%
Couple: no children under 15
24.0%
Couple: no children
19.2%
One parent: no children under 15
3.1%
One parent: children under 15
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.6%
2 persons
27.8%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
24.2%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Coolbinia

Housing Tenure

Of the 583 occupied private dwellings in Coolbinia at the 2021 Census, 15.3% were rented, 41.2% owned outright and 41.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
41.2% 240 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.7% 243 dwellings
Rented
15.3% 89 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
16.8%
3 bedrooms
24.0%
4 bedrooms
40.1%
5 bedrooms
15.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.3%
$450-$599/mo
4.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.1%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
17.7%
4+ vehicles
10.1%

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

Work, income and education in Coolbinia

Employment

Employed full-time
41.7% 549 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 338 people
Unemployed
2.4% 32 people
Not in labour force
30.2% 398 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
43.2%
Managers
24.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.5%
Community & Personal Service
5.5%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
2.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
0.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
42.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500+/wk
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Bus
8.4%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Bicycle
1.7%
Walked only
1.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.1%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Certificate III/IV
11.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.9%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.7%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Health
14.1%
Engineering
10.5%
Education
7.3%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Creative Arts
6.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Information Technology
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.5%
Secondary: Catholic
14.3%
Secondary: Government
13.5%
Pre-school
8.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.9%
Primary: Catholic
8.2%
Vocational Education
5.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.4%
Has need for assistance
5.7%
Need for assistance not stated
1.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
122
Asthma
62
Arthritis
42
Heart disease
42
Lung condition
31
Cancer
25
Diabetes
20
Kidney disease
12
Stroke
10
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 191
Did not provide
85.9% 1,163

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.3% 345
Not a volunteer
74.7% 1,019

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.1% 28
Never served
97.7% 1,330

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.6%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
31.2%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
0.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
56
1981: 1990
95
1991: 2000
48
2001: 2010
53
2011: 2015
36
2016
8
2017
4
2018
9
2019
9
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,514
Moved from WA
134
Moved: same area (SA2)
32
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from NSW
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.2%
5: 14 hours
28.7%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.8%
Step family: no other children
6.8%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Coolbinia

The closest suburb to Coolbinia is Menora, 1.0 km away.

Menora
1.0 km away · income $751/wk · rent $240/wk
North Perth
1.2 km away · income $1,147/wk · rent $400/wk
Yokine
1.5 km away · income $938/wk · rent $325/wk
Joondanna
1.5 km away · income $1,036/wk · rent $330/wk
Mount Hawthorn
1.9 km away · income $1,262/wk · rent $420/wk
Tuart Hill
2.4 km away · income $962/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolbinia

What is the population of Coolbinia WA?

The population of Coolbinia WA is 1,751 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,034 people per km². Coolbinia is ranked #3,209 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coolbinia?

The median personal income in Coolbinia WA is $1,192 per week, or $61,984 per year. The median household income is $3,229 per week. Family income is $4,166 per week. Coolbinia is ranked #440 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coolbinia?

Median rent in Coolbinia WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Coolbinia ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolbinia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolbinia WA is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolbinia?

The median age in Coolbinia WA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolbinia a good suburb to live in?

Coolbinia is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,751. The median income is $1,192/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 50325. All dollar figures in AUD.