Coorabie, SA: suburb profile

The population of Coorabie SA is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coorabie is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Coorabie is $125 per week ($542 per month). Coorabie has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Coorabie has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coorabie is England. The most common religion is No religion (57.7% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coorabie is $1,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Coorabie in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Coorabie Population

71 residents at the 2021 Census.

Coorabie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Coorabie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (40) Female 47.4% (36)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
71 people · 1728.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Coorabie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
85+
Male Female

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

Coorabie Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Coorabie, 100.0% are owned outright and 0.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright
100.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

  1. England
  2. India

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

Coorabie Religion

No religion
57.7%
Not stated
12.7%
Catholic
9.9%
Hinduism
9.9%
Uniting Church
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Coorabie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.8%

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

Coorabie Employment

Employed full-time
58.3% 28 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 10 people
Not in labour force
20.8% 10 people

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

Coorabie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.4%
Postgraduate Degree
31.6%

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

Coorabie Occupation

Community & Personal Service
29.2%
Managers
25.0%
Labourers
20.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%

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

Coorabie Field of Study

Society & Culture
24.0%
Information Technology
20.0%
Engineering
16.0%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Architecture & Building
12.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%

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

Coorabie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coorabie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
26.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Coorabie Marital Status

Married
37.9% 22
Divorced
19.0% 11
Never married
43.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Coorabie Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
32.4%
German
15.5%
Scottish
11.3%
Indian
7.0%

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

Coorabie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Pre-school
33.3%

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

Coorabie Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0%

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

Coorabie Volunteering

Volunteer
23.6% 13
Not a volunteer
76.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Coorabie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Walked only
19.2%
Did not go to work
11.5%

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

Coorabie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
64.3%
3 vehicles
21.4%

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

Coorabie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.1%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
40.7%
4 bedrooms
14.8%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Coorabie Population Mobility

4.9%
moved in the last year
49.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Coorabie Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Coorabie Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Heart disease
6
Stroke
6
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Coorabie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
23.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,500+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Coorabie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.1%
Couple — no children
31.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Coorabie Military Service

Previously served
5.3% 3
Never served
94.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Coorabie Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 4
Did not provide
91.5% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coorabie Children Ever Born

2 children
46.2%
3 children
53.8%

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

Coorabie When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
6

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

Coorabie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.5%
5–14 hours
38.3%
15–29 hours
23.4%
30+ hours
6.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.4%

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

Coorabie Household Size

1 person
43.5%
2 persons
21.7%
4 persons
21.7%
5 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Coorabie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from SA
5

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

Coorabie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Coorabie Crime Statistics

1 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Coorabie Rent Prices & Affordability

9% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,375/wk
Median rent $125/wk
Rent to income 9.1%

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

Median rent in Coorabie against your income

About $5,958 a month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,250/wk
Rent share 9.1%

Coorabie vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Coorabie is $875 a week, 15% above the typical SA suburb ($759). Median rent is $125 a week, $175 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 9.1% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCoorabieTypical SATypical Australia
Personal income$875/wk$759/wk$766/wk
Household income$1,375/wk$1,494/wk$1,637/wk
Rent$125/wk$300/wk$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,534/mo$1,733/mo
Median age444342
Rent share of household income9.1%19.5%20.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Coorabie

What is the population of Coorabie SA?

The population of Coorabie SA is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Coorabie?

The median personal income in Coorabie SA is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Coorabie?

Median rent in Coorabie SA is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Coorabie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coorabie SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coorabie?

The median age in Coorabie SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coorabie a good suburb to live in?

Coorabie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 71.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% 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: 40307. All dollar figures in AUD.