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Coolup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coolup WA is 420 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coolup is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Coolup is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Coolup has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Coolup has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coolup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolup is $2,000.

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Coolup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coolup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

#4186 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coolup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (215) Female 48.3% (201)

Population Density

7.0

people per km²

420 people · 59.6 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Coolup 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coolup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.2% 51 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.8% 57 dwellings

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

Coolup Country of Birth

Australia

93.4%

England

6.6%

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

Coolup Religion

No Religion

55.7%

Anglican

13.6%

Catholic

13.4%

Not stated

8.3%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Baptist

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coolup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

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

Coolup Employment

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Employed full-time

42.5% 122 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 61 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 13 people

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Not in labour force

31.7% 91 people

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

Coolup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.6%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Coolup Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.6%

Managers

15.8%

Professionals

13.9%

Labourers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Coolup Field of Study

Engineering

32.0%

Health

13.0%

Management & Commerce

11.0%

Education

9.0%

Society & Culture

9.0%

Agriculture & Environment

8.0%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Architecture & Building

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

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

Coolup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coolup Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coolup Marital Status

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Married

53.9% 171

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Separated

2.8% 9

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Divorced

8.8% 28

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Widowed

2.8% 9

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Never married

31.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coolup Ancestry

Australian

36.5%

English

35.6%

Scottish

7.4%

Irish

7.0%

Italian

3.8%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

2.3%

German

1.4%

New Zealander

1.3%

Croatian

0.7%

Hungarian

0.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coolup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.6%

Secondary — Government

18.6%

Vocational Education

12.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.4%

Primary — Catholic

10.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.3%

Pre-school

9.3%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

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

Coolup Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 34

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No need for assistance

95.5% 728

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

Coolup Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.7% 61

—

Not a volunteer

79.3% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coolup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.9%

$600-$799/mo

6.7%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

6.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coolup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.9%

Did not go to work

24.0%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Truck

1.9%

Walked only

1.9%

Other

1.9%

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

Coolup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.9%

2 vehicles

33.1%

3 vehicles

21.0%

4+ vehicles

29.0%

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

Coolup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

41.1%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

6+ bedrooms

5.7%

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

Coolup Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

38.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coolup Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

776

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coolup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

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

Coolup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

10.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coolup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

Couple — no children

24.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.2%

One parent — children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coolup Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 8

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Never served

97.3% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coolup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 50

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Did not provide

83.3% 249

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coolup Children Ever Born

No children

20.7%

1 child

2.5%

2 children

32.2%

3 children

28.1%

4 children

9.9%

5+ children

6.6%

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

Coolup When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Coolup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

23.4%

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

Coolup Household Size

1 person

14.9%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

13.4%

5 persons

11.2%

6+ persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coolup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

337

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Coolup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

63.9%

Step family — no other children

24.6%

Blended family — no other children

6.6%

Other couple — children only

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coolup Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,159/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Coolup

Your weekly income

≈ $9,356/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,889/wk

Rent share 12.5%

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Coolup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 211 Income: $506/wk Rent: $200/wk

East Pingelly

Pop: 211 Income: $873/wk Rent: $175/wk

Koorda

Pop: 213 Income: $643/wk Rent: $129/wk

Mooliabeenee

Pop: 213 Income: $658/wk Rent: $320/wk

Piesse Brook

Pop: 214 Income: $918/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mokine

Pop: 216 Income: $608/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coolup

What is the population of Coolup WA?

The population of Coolup WA is 420 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².Coolup is ranked #5,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coolup?

The median personal income in Coolup WA is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $2,159 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Coolup is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coolup?

Median rent in Coolup WA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coolup ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coolup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coolup WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coolup?

The median age in Coolup WA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coolup a good suburb to live in?

Coolup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 420.The median income is $767/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% 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: 50330. All dollar figures in AUD.