Queensland · Suburb Profile
Mount Coolum QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Coolum, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Coolum QLD is 4,545 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Coolum is $808 per week ($42,016 per year). Median rent in Mount Coolum is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Mount Coolum has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Coolum has a population density of 909.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Coolum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Coolum is $1,863.
Mount Coolum Map
Mount Coolum Population
Mount Coolum Median Income & Rent
Mount Coolum Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Mount Coolum Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Coolum Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Coolum Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Coolum Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Coolum Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Coolum Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Mount Coolum Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Coolum Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Coolum Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Coolum Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Coolum Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Coolum Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Coolum Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Coolum Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Coolum School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Coolum Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Coolum Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Coolum Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Coolum How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Coolum Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Coolum Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Coolum Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Coolum Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Coolum Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Coolum Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Coolum Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Coolum Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mount Coolum Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Coolum Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Coolum When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Coolum Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Coolum Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Coolum Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mount Coolum Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Coolum Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
View all schools in Mount Coolum with map →Mount Coolum Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
If you earn X in Mount Coolum
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Mount Coolum vs State & National Average
Nearby Suburbs in QLD
Compare Mount Coolum
Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Coolum
What is the population of Mount Coolum QLD?
The population of Mount Coolum QLD is 4,545 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 909.1 people per km².Mount Coolum is ranked #1,706 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mount Coolum?
The median personal income in Mount Coolum QLD is $808 per week, or $42,016 per year.The median household income is $1,690 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.Mount Coolum is ranked #3,479 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mount Coolum?
Median rent in Mount Coolum QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mount Coolum ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Coolum?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Coolum QLD is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Coolum?
The median age in Mount Coolum QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Coolum a good suburb to live in?
Mount Coolum is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,545.The median income is $808/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31950. All dollar figures in AUD.