Coolgardie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coolgardie NSW is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolgardie is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Coolgardie is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Coolgardie has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Coolgardie has a population density of 19.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coolgardie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolgardie is $2,318.

There were 1 recorded offences in Coolgardie in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Coolgardie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coolgardie Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$745/wk
$38,740 per year
#4636 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
#1513 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,318/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Coolgardie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (60) Female 53.5% (69)

Population Density

19.3
people per km²
132 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,541
Family income/wk

Coolgardie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coolgardie Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
34.4% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
65.6% 21 dwellings

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

Coolgardie Country of Birth

Australia
92.6%
England
7.4%

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

Coolgardie Religion

No Religion
51.6%
Catholic
19.0%
Anglican
15.9%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Other Religions Tot
2.4%
Not stated
2.4%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolgardie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.4%

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

Coolgardie Employment

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Employed full-time
29.0% 29 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 24 people
🏠
Not in labour force
47.0% 47 people

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

Coolgardie Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.1%
Certificate III/IV
25.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Certificate I/II
4.3%

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

Coolgardie Occupation

Professionals
30.0%
Managers
23.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Sales Workers
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%

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

Coolgardie Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.3%
Architecture & Building
18.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
14.0%
Health
14.0%
Society & Culture
9.3%
Creative Arts
7.0%
Engineering
7.0%
Education
7.0%

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

Coolgardie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coolgardie Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
42.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.5%
$4,000+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coolgardie Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 54
↔️
Separated
8.3% 9
📋
Divorced
7.4% 8
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Never married
34.3% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolgardie Ancestry

Australian
35.2%
English
34.0%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
7.4%
German
5.6%
Chinese
2.5%
Other
2.5%
Macedonian
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolgardie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
38.9%
Vocational Education
27.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
16.7%
Secondary — Government
16.7%

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

Coolgardie Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 6
No need for assistance
97.6% 246

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

Coolgardie Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.5% 25
Not a volunteer
75.5% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolgardie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coolgardie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
24.4%

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

Coolgardie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.6%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
26.1%
4+ vehicles
15.2%

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

Coolgardie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
36.1%
4 bedrooms
38.9%
5 bedrooms
13.9%

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

Coolgardie Population Mobility

24.0%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
56.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coolgardie Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
255
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolgardie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
7
Asthma
5
Diabetes
3

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

Coolgardie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
10.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coolgardie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.1%
Couple — no children
35.2%
Couple — no children under 15
11.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coolgardie Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.8% 4
👤
Never served
96.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coolgardie Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 18
Did not provide
82.0% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolgardie Children Ever Born

No children
58.1%
1 child
7.0%
2 children
16.3%
3 children
18.6%

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

Coolgardie When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
8
1971–1980
4

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

Coolgardie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
38.9%
15–29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Coolgardie Household Size

2 persons
47.8%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coolgardie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
98
Moved from NSW
21
Moved from QLD
3

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

Coolgardie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coolgardie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Coolgardie Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $420/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Coolgardie

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,830/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coolgardie vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolgardie

What is the population of Coolgardie NSW?

The population of Coolgardie NSW is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.3 people per km².Coolgardie is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coolgardie?

The median personal income in Coolgardie NSW is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,541 per week.Coolgardie is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coolgardie?

Median rent in Coolgardie NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coolgardie ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolgardie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolgardie NSW is $2,318. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolgardie?

The median age in Coolgardie NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolgardie a good suburb to live in?

Coolgardie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 132.The median income is $745/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11031. All dollar figures in AUD.