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West Coolup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Coolup WA is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Coolup is $568 per week ($29,536 per year). Median rent in West Coolup is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). West Coolup has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. West Coolup has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Coolup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Coolup is $2,000.

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West Coolup Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Coolup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$568/wk

$29,536 per year

#7519 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$425/wk

$1,842 per month

#1459 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

West Coolup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (101) Female 44.5% (81)

Population Density

2.4

people per km²

182 people · 76.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,041

Family income/wk

West 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

West Coolup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 18 dwellings

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

West Coolup Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

West Coolup Religion

No Religion

49.4%

Anglican

22.2%

Catholic

17.6%

Not stated

6.3%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Coolup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

West Coolup Employment

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Employed full-time

43.7% 62 people

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Employed part-time

26.1% 37 people

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Not in labour force

30.3% 43 people

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

West Coolup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.4%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

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

West Coolup Occupation

Managers

30.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.4%

Labourers

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Professionals

12.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

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

West Coolup Field of Study

Engineering

30.0%

Agriculture & Environment

20.0%

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Health

15.0%

Education

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

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

West Coolup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Coolup Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Coolup Marital Status

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Married

46.5% 72

↔️

Separated

3.2% 5

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Divorced

11.6% 18

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Widowed

5.8% 9

👤

Never married

32.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Coolup Ancestry

Australian

46.2%

English

33.5%

Scottish

6.8%

Irish

5.5%

Italian

2.1%

German

1.7%

Polish

1.7%

Welsh

1.3%

Other

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Coolup School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

20.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.7%

Secondary — Catholic

17.2%

Pre-school

10.3%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

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

West Coolup Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 329

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

West Coolup Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.7% 30

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Coolup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Coolup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.9%

Did not go to work

23.2%

Walked only

7.2%

Truck

4.3%

Other

4.3%

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

West Coolup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.4%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

21.3%

4+ vehicles

23.0%

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

West Coolup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

36.1%

4 bedrooms

36.1%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

West Coolup Population Mobility

6.7%

moved in the last year

23.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Coolup Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

337

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Coolup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

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

West Coolup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.0%

$1-$149/wk

14.8%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Coolup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

30.0%

Couple — no children

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

27.9%

One parent — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Coolup Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 6

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Never served

95.8% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Coolup Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 20

—

Did not provide

86.3% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Coolup Children Ever Born

No children

36.4%

2 children

43.2%

3 children

20.5%

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

West Coolup When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

West Coolup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

36.8%

15–29 hours

8.1%

30+ hours

8.1%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

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

West Coolup Household Size

1 person

20.3%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

18.6%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Coolup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

West Coolup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Coolup Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $425/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in West Coolup

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $425/wk

Left after rent $1,033/wk

Rent share 29.1%

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West Coolup vs State & National Average

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

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

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Pop: 91 Income: $939/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $1,875/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $866/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Coolup

What is the population of West Coolup WA?

The population of West Coolup WA is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².West Coolup is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Coolup?

The median personal income in West Coolup WA is $568 per week, or $29,536 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.West Coolup is ranked #7,519 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Coolup?

Median rent in West Coolup WA is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.West Coolup ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Coolup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West 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 West Coolup?

The median age in West Coolup WA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Coolup a good suburb to live in?

West Coolup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 182.The median income is $568/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% 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: 51572. All dollar figures in AUD.