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Cooltong SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cooltong, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cooltong SA is 322 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cooltong is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Cooltong is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cooltong has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Cooltong has a population density of 10.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cooltong is India. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooltong is $1,300.
There were 7 recorded offences in Cooltong in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).
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Cooltong Population
Cooltong Median Income & Rent
Cooltong Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cooltong Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cooltong Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cooltong Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cooltong Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cooltong Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cooltong Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Cooltong Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cooltong Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cooltong Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cooltong Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cooltong Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cooltong Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cooltong Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cooltong Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cooltong School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cooltong Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cooltong Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cooltong Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cooltong How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cooltong Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cooltong Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cooltong Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cooltong Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cooltong Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cooltong Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cooltong Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cooltong Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cooltong Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cooltong Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cooltong When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cooltong Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cooltong Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cooltong Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cooltong Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cooltong Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Cooltong Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooltong
What is the population of Cooltong SA?
The population of Cooltong SA is 322 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.4 people per km².Cooltong is ranked #5,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cooltong?
The median personal income in Cooltong SA is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,392 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.Cooltong is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cooltong?
Median rent in Cooltong SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cooltong ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cooltong?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooltong SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cooltong?
The median age in Cooltong SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cooltong a good suburb to live in?
Cooltong is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 322.The median income is $769/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 40299. All dollar figures in AUD.