Coral Bay WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coral Bay WA is 245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coral Bay is $871 per week ($45,292 per year). Median rent in Coral Bay is $160 per week ($693 per month). Coral Bay has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Coral Bay has a population density of 126.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coral Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coral Bay is $3,390.

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Coral Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coral Bay Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$871/wk
$45,292 per year
#2491 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
#8125 of 14,663
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$3,390/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 1.4 per bedroom

Coral Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (118) Female 51.2% (124)

Population Density

126.6
people per km²
245 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
1.4
Persons per bedroom
$2,349
Family income/wk

Coral Bay 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coral Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
78.3% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.7% 5 dwellings

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

Coral Bay Country of Birth

Australia
79.4%
England
9.8%
France
6.9%
Canada
3.9%

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

Coral Bay Religion

No Religion
62.8%
Anglican
11.7%
Catholic
9.2%
Not stated
7.5%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coral Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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

Coral Bay Languages Spoken at Home

French
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Coral Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
57.5% 100 people
Employed part-time
27.6% 48 people
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Not in labour force
14.9% 26 people

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

Coral Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
35.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.9%
Postgraduate Degree
8.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Coral Bay Occupation

Community & Personal Service
26.7%
Managers
17.8%
Professionals
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.9%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.0%
Labourers
5.0%

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

Coral Bay Field of Study

Engineering
14.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
13.3%
Agriculture & Environment
11.2%
Management & Commerce
9.2%
Society & Culture
9.2%
Health
8.2%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Education
7.1%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Information Technology
3.1%

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

Coral Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coral Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
8.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coral Bay Marital Status

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Married
32.7% 72
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Separated
2.3% 5
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Divorced
6.4% 14
🕊️
Widowed
1.4% 3
👤
Never married
57.3% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coral Bay Ancestry

English
41.4%
Australian
24.8%
Irish
8.0%
Other
7.0%
Scottish
4.5%
Italian
4.1%
German
3.2%
French
2.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Dutch
1.3%
Indian
1.0%
New Zealander
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coral Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.7%
Pre-school
16.7%
Vocational Education
16.7%
Primary — Catholic
12.5%
Secondary — Government
12.5%

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

Coral Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 8
No need for assistance
98.3% 450

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

Coral Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.4% 38
Not a volunteer
80.6% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coral Bay How People Get to Work

Walked only
49.0%
Car (driver)
24.2%
Did not go to work
15.9%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Bicycle
3.8%
Other
1.9%

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

Coral Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.8%
1 vehicle
57.4%
2 vehicles
21.3%
4+ vehicles
11.5%

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

Coral Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
64.8%
2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
13.0%
4 bedrooms
5.6%

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

Coral Bay Population Mobility

29.4%
moved in the last year
60.1%
moved in the last 5 years
78.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coral Bay Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
453
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coral Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
11
Asthma
9
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3

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

Coral Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
1.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
18.9%
$800-$999/wk
23.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coral Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.2%
Couple — children under 15
41.1%
Couple — no children under 15
6.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coral Bay Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 6
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Never served
96.9% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coral Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.7% 11
Did not provide
94.3% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coral Bay Children Ever Born

No children
85.1%
2 children
9.0%
3 children
6.0%

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

Coral Bay When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
14
2011–2015
7
2016
3
2017
3
2018
9
2019
9

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

Coral Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5–14 hours
35.9%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
1.5%
Did not do domestic work
25.8%

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

Coral Bay Household Size

1 person
59.3%
2 persons
33.3%
5 persons
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coral Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
156
Moved from WA
36
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Coral Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coral Bay Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Carnarvon School Of The Air - Coral Bay Campus Government
Primary

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

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Coral Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.7%

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

If you earn X in Coral Bay

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $1,006/wk
Rent share 13.7%

Coral Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Bay

What is the population of Coral Bay WA?

The population of Coral Bay WA is 245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 126.6 people per km².Coral Bay is ranked #6,468 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coral Bay?

The median personal income in Coral Bay WA is $871 per week, or $45,292 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $2,349 per week.Coral Bay is ranked #2,491 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coral Bay?

Median rent in Coral Bay WA is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coral Bay ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coral Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coral Bay WA is $3,390. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coral Bay?

The median age in Coral Bay WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coral Bay a good suburb to live in?

Coral Bay is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 245.The median income is $871/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% 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: 50338. All dollar figures in AUD.