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Coolbinia WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coolbinia, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

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 2034.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coolbinia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolbinia is $2,600.

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Coolbinia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coolbinia Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,192/wk

$61,984 per year

#440 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coolbinia Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

2034.2

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

Coolbinia 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)

Coolbinia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.7% 240 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.3% 243 dwellings

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

Coolbinia Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

6.1%

Brazil

0.9%

China

0.4%

Hong Kong

0.4%

Indonesia

0.4%

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

Coolbinia Religion

No Religion

43.5%

Catholic

27.7%

Judaism

10.7%

Anglican

7.3%

Eastern Orthodox

4.5%

Not stated

3.4%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolbinia 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%

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

Coolbinia Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

35.3%

Other

18.8%

Vietnamese

14.1%

Portuguese

8.2%

Thai

7.1%

Mandarin

5.9%

IAL Nepali

5.9%

Greek

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Coolbinia Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 549 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 338 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 32 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.2% 398 people

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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 771

↔️

Separated

1.7% 24

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Divorced

4.8% 67

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Widowed

3.0% 42

👤

Never married

34.8% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolbinia Ancestry

English

24.7%

Australian

23.9%

Italian

11.9%

Other

10.5%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

7.8%

Greek

3.0%

Chinese

2.9%

German

2.2%

Macedonian

1.8%

Dutch

1.5%

Polish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 201

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 3,247

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

Coolbinia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.3% 345

—

Not a volunteer

74.7% 1,019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,427

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolbinia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

122

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 3

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Previously served

2.1% 28

👤

Never served

97.7% 1,330

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coolbinia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 191

—

Did not provide

85.9% 1,163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,514

Moved from WA

134

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

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

Coolbinia 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

Coolbinia Schools

schools nearby

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

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Coolbinia Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Coolbinia

Your weekly income

≈ $13,992/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,879/wk

Rent share 10.8%

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Coolbinia vs State & National Average

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Pop: 876 Income: $763/wk Rent: $525/wk

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Pop: 877 Income: $517/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Pop: 896 Income: $726/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 902 Income: $746/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Pop: 907 Income: $1,239/wk Rent: $95/wk

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Pop: 909 Income: $801/wk Rent: $250/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 2034.2 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 WA average of $909/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.