Coolbinia

Coolbinia is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Coolbinia is around 1,907. This figure represents an increase of 156 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,751 in the area. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the June 2024 ERP data release by the ABS and address validation since the Census date, is 1,868 residents. This results in a density ratio of 2,217 persons per square kilometer for Coolbinia, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 8.9% since the Census positions it within 1.0 percentage point of the national average (9.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Coolbinia.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Coolbinia is expected to grow by 23 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 0.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Coolbinia recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Coolbinia averaged around 3 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 17 homes. In FY-26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. Historically, each new dwelling has attracted approximately 8 new residents per year on average between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

Developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties, constructing new dwellings at an average value of $922,000. Building activity shows 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium to high-density housing, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Coolbinia has approximately 340 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Coolbinia will gain 2 residents by 2041, as per the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Coolbinia has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Three projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include The Coolbinia, Targeted Underground Power Program - Joondanna, Osborne Park, Tuart Hill, North Perth / Mount Lawley Underground Power Project, and Lancelin South Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Coolbinia performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Coolbinia has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 0.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7%. As of September 2025, there were 1,117 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 3.3%, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was at 74.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Based on Census responses, 13.0% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence at 2.3%, compared to the regional level of 5.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force increased by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coolbinia's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Coolbinia's median income among taxpayers was $79,207. The average income was $105,514. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% suggest the median income will be approximately $86,827 and the average will be around $115,664. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Coolbinia rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 98th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Distribution data indicates that 42.2% of locals (804 people) fall into the $4000+ income category, unlike surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 53.2% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 90.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Coolbinia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Coolbinia, as per the latest Census, 85.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 14.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coolbinia stood at 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 15.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Coolbinia was $350, matching the Perth metro figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Coolbinia's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

Coolbinia features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 77.0% of all households, including 46.8% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Coolbinia shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Coolbinia, residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 49.7% of the area's residents hold university qualifications, surpassing WA's 27.9% and Greater Perth's 30.1%. This significant educational advantage positions Coolbinia favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are most common at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 20.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.5% and certificates accounting for 10.4%. Educational participation in Coolbinia is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Coolbinia has 13 active public transport stops, all bus services. These are operated by four routes, offering a total of 1,048 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 139 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this mainly residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 84%, while buses account for 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 149 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 80 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coolbinia's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Coolbinia's health outcomes show exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the total population (1,317 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.8 and 5.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.5%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (310 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Coolbinia records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coolbinia's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 23.1% of its population born overseas and 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Coolbinia, comprising 43.5% of its people. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 10.4%, substantially higher than Greater Perth's average of 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (22.6%), Australian (22.0%), and Italian (10.9%), with Italians being notably more represented compared to regional averages. Other ethnic groups also showed notable divergences: Polish at 1.3% (vs region's 0.7%), Macedonian at 1.6% (vs 0.4%), and South African at 1.2% (vs 1%).

Coolbinia's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Coolbinia has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Coolbinia at 17.0%, compared to the Greater Perth average and the national figure of 12.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 8.2% to 9.5%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.5% to 4.7%. During this period, the 25-34 age group declined from 8.9% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Coolbinia's age profile will significantly evolve. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 45 people (51%), increasing from 89 to 135. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting Coolbinia's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.