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 November 2025, the estimated population of Coolbinia is around 1,881. This reflects a growth of 130 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,751. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. This results in a population density ratio of 2,187 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Coolbinia's growth rate of 7.4% since the Census is within 1.5 percentage points of the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Coolbinia expected to grow by 33 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 1.8% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Coolbinia when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Coolbinia averaged approximately 2 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 12 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. Historically, around 11.3 new residents arrived annually for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $952,000, targeting the premium market segment. Building activity comprises 50% detached houses and 50% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the current housing mix (85% houses) reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. Coolbinia has approximately 312 people per dwelling approval, allowing for further growth.

Population forecasts indicate an increase of 34 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Coolbinia has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are The Coolbinia project, the Targeted Underground Power Program in Joondanna, Osborne Park, Tuart Hill, North Perth / Mount Lawley Underground Power Project, and Lancelin South Estate.

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

Coolbinia has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 0.6% in June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. Workforce participation was 68.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Manufacturing had limited presence, with 2.3% employment compared to 5.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force grew by 4.2%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coolbinia's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 15.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2022 shows Coolbinia had a median taxpayer income of $79,210 and an average of $105,516. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Perth having a median of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $90,458 and average income is around $120,499. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Coolbinia rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 98th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution data indicates that 42.2% of locals (793 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates 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 evaluation, 85.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 14.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other dwelling types. In contrast, Perth metro had no recorded houses or 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, aligning with the Perth metro average, while the median weekly rent was $350, unlike Perth metro's figures of $0 for both. Nationally, Coolbinia's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Coolbinia features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.8 people

Family households constitute 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 account for 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.

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

Educational attainment in Coolbinia is notably high, with 49.7% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 20.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 10.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in primary, 10.1% in secondary, and 7.0% in tertiary education.

Coolbinia Primary School and Sir David Brand School serve a total of 440 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA score: 1081). There is one primary school and one K-12 school, with 23.4 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis in Coolbinia shows 14 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses only, with services from four different routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 1,048.

Residential accessibility to transport is high, with an average distance of 139 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 149 trips per day, which equates to approximately 74 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 shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 69% of its total population of 1,299 people have private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.8% and 5.8% of residents respectively. A majority, 75.5%, report having no medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Perth. As of a recent study, 15.1% of Coolbinia's residents are aged 65 and over (284 people), with seniors' health outcomes aligning well with the overall population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Coolbinia was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Coolbinia was found to have above average cultural diversity, with 23.1% of its population born overseas and 12.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Coolbinia is Christianity, comprising 43.5% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Coolbinia, making up 10.4% of the population compared to None% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (22.6%), Australian (22.0%), and Italian (10.9%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Polish is overrepresented at 1.3%, Macedonian at 1.6%, and South African at 1.2%.

Coolbinia's median age exceeds the national pattern

Coolbinia has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Coolbinia at 17.3%, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.3%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is significantly higher than the national figure of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 4.2% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has decreased from 8.9% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Coolbinia's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 51 people (66%) from 79 to 131. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 75% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.