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Coorow WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coorow WA is 179 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coorow is $741 per week ($38,532 per year). Median rent in Coorow is $150 per week ($650 per month). Coorow has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Coorow has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coorow is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coorow is $625.

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Coorow Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coorow Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$741/wk

$38,532 per year

#4717 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$625/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Coorow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (94) Female 45.7% (79)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

179 people · 258.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Coorow 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coorow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.3% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.7% 17 dwellings

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

Coorow Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

5.4%

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

Coorow Religion

No Religion

48.0%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

15.8%

Catholic

8.8%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coorow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

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

Coorow Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 59 people

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Employed part-time

18.2% 24 people

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Unemployed

5.3% 7 people

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Not in labour force

31.8% 42 people

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

Coorow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Coorow Occupation

Managers

29.2%

Professionals

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.4%

Labourers

6.3%

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

Coorow Field of Study

Engineering

25.6%

Education

20.9%

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Agriculture & Environment

14.0%

Health

11.6%

Society & Culture

9.3%

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

Coorow Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coorow Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coorow Marital Status

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Married

43.0% 68

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Separated

5.7% 9

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Divorced

11.4% 18

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Widowed

3.8% 6

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Never married

36.1% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coorow Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

32.0%

Scottish

10.0%

Irish

5.9%

German

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Dutch

4.1%

Other

2.3%

Maori

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coorow School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

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

Coorow Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.0% 3

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No need for assistance

99.0% 302

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

Coorow Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.4% 47

—

Not a volunteer

63.6% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coorow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coorow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.5%

Walked only

12.9%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Other

6.5%

Truck

5.4%

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

Coorow Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

18.1%

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

Coorow Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.4%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Coorow Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

33.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coorow Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

288

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coorow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Coorow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$150-$299/wk

16.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coorow Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.7%

Couple — children under 15

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.2%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coorow Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 16

—

Did not provide

87.7% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coorow Children Ever Born

No children

11.9%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

37.3%

3 children

33.9%

5+ children

10.2%

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

Coorow When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Coorow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.0%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

24.0%

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

Coorow Household Size

1 person

40.3%

2 persons

31.3%

3 persons

9.0%

4 persons

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coorow Where Residents Moved From

Same address

131

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Coorow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coorow Schools

schools nearby

government

966

avg ICSEA score

total students

Coorow Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 40 students

966

ICSEA

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

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Coorow Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,300/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.5%

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

If you earn X in Coorow

Your weekly income

≈ $5,633/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,150/wk

Rent share 11.5%

Coorow vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Kaloorup

Pop: 90 Income: $866/wk Rent: $240/wk

Kokeby

Pop: 90 Income: $774/wk Rent: $138/wk

Pallinup

Pop: 90 Income: $1,045/wk Rent: $112/wk

Wubin

Pop: 90 Income: $833/wk Rent: $165/wk

Yealering

Pop: 91 Income: $624/wk Rent: $100/wk

Boxwood Hill

Pop: 91 Income: $1,018/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coorow

What is the population of Coorow WA?

The population of Coorow WA is 179 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Coorow is ranked #7,271 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coorow?

The median personal income in Coorow WA is $741 per week, or $38,532 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Coorow is ranked #4,717 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coorow?

Median rent in Coorow WA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coorow ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coorow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coorow WA is $625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coorow?

The median age in Coorow WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coorow a good suburb to live in?

Coorow is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 179.The median income is $741/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 50335. All dollar figures in AUD.