Council (LGA) · Area profile

Coolgardie

30,298 km²

Coolgardie has fewer university graduates than most areas and well-off households.

Beyond that, it has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Coolgardie, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,478▼ -13.0%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +22.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.9%People aged 65 and over11.4%Children under 1520.1%People in a de facto relationship18.6%▼ -12.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)30.2%

Young adults (25–44)26.9%

Children (0–14)20.1%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Seniors (65+)11.4%

Marital status

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Never married at 43%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married43%
Married39%
Divorced11%
Separated5%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by New Zealand (11%) and England (3%).

Australia60.0%

New Zealand7.6%

England2.1%

Philippines1.4%

South Africa0.8%

India0.3%

Nepal0.2%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (35%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian33.2%

English30.2%

Scottish7.8%

Irish6.4%

German3.7%

Filipino1.8%

Italian1.5%

Dutch0.9%

Indian0.4%

Chinese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home5.5%

Language used at home

In Coolgardie, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only72.0%

Tagalog0.4%

Punjabi0.3%

Arabic0.1%

Italian0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.5%

Religious affiliation

In Coolgardie, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion57%
Christianity40%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher5.4%

Highest year of school

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1228.0%

Year 1026.3%

Year 1111.2%

Year 9 or below9.5%

Highest qualification level

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 63%, followed by Bachelor degree (12%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV33.1%

Bachelor degree6.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.5%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Postgraduate degree1.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.5%

Field of qualification

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Engineering & related at 39%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Education (10%).

Engineering & related20.2%

Management & commerce7.8%

Education5.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.6%

Society & culture4.4%

Health4.0%

Architecture & building1.8%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Agriculture & environment1.4%

Creative arts0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$929▲ +9.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,893▲ +4.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,303▲ +5.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.6%

Household income distribution

In Coolgardie, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99927.0%

$650–$1,49919.9%

Under $65017.9%

$4,000 or more12.8%

$3,000–$3,9999.9%

Personal income distribution

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and $650–$1,499 (23%).

Under $65031.4%

$1,500–$2,99920.1%

$650–$1,49917.7%

$3,000 or more6.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.9%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Coolgardie, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (7%).

None52.0%

One condition16.0%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health7.6%

Asthma7.3%

Arthritis6.6%

Other condition5.4%

Diabetes5.2%

Heart disease3.0%

Lung condition2.4%

Cancer1.7%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.2%People providing unpaid care6.2%People caring for children unpaid22.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -11.5%since 2011 One-parent families16.5%People living alone31.1%▲ +17.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families17%
Other families2%

Household size

In Coolgardie, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.5%

1 person31.1%

3 people14.1%

4 people10.9%

5 people4.9%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +11.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$975▼ -25.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting34.7%Homes owned outright27.9%Separate (detached) houses88.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.9%▼ -1.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (29%).

Rented36%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Coolgardie, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 57%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms56.2%

4 bedrooms21.8%

2 bedrooms14.2%

1 bedroom3.2%

5 or more2.0%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Coolgardie, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by Under $200 (44%) and $350–$549 (4%).

$200–$34951.7%

Under $20044.0%

$350–$5493.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 51%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (5%).

Under $1,00048.6%

$1,000–$1,79939.0%

$1,800–$2,9994.7%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.3%▼ -0.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Coolgardie, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles35.9%

1 vehicle33.8%

3 vehicles17.0%

4 or more9.2%

No vehicle5.3%

How people get to work

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Bus (6%).

Car (driver)64.2%

Car (passenger)6.5%

Bus4.6%

Walked4.5%

Worked at home1.5%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.5%Recent arrivals from overseas8.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation51.9%Employed full-time68.1%

Industries people work in

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Mining at 46%, followed by Education & training (8%) and Retail trade (7%).

Mining44.0%

Education & training7.4%

Retail trade6.8%

Public administration & safety6.3%

Health care & social assistance4.6%

Accommodation & food4.5%

Manufacturing4.3%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Construction4.0%

Other services1.9%

Occupations people work in

In Coolgardie, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 31%, followed by Technicians & trades (22%) and Labourers (10%).

Machinery operators & drivers29.8%

Technicians & trades21.4%

Labourers9.5%

Clerical & administrative9.3%

Professionals8.4%

Community & personal service8.0%

Managers6.0%

Sales workers5.1%

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👥 Demographics & Identity