Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Coolangatta

2 km²

Coolangatta has an older age profile than most and a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has slightly below-average household incomes and a slightly smaller population than usual.

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📍 Coolangatta, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,491▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +2.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over27.8%Children under 158.2%People in a de facto relationship17.6%▲ +40.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (27%).

Young adults (25–44)28.0%

Seniors (65+)27.8%

Older adults (45–64)27.2%

Youth (15–24)8.8%

Children (0–14)8.2%

Marital status

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Never married at 39%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (14%).

Never married39%
Married36%
Divorced14%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by New Zealand (5%) and England (5%).

Australia71.9%

New Zealand4.3%

England3.9%

Philippines0.7%

South Africa0.6%

Italy0.4%

India0.2%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Coolangatta, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (13%).

English42.3%

Australian31.8%

Irish14.2%

Scottish12.2%

German4.6%

Italian3.9%

Dutch1.2%

Chinese1.1%

Filipino0.9%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home8.6%

Language used at home

In Coolangatta, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only84.1%

Italian0.5%

Greek0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion44.0%

Religious affiliation

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity49%
No religion48%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher23.6%

Highest year of school

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1254.4%

Year 1022.7%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 33%, followed by Bachelor degree (33%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV26.5%

Bachelor degree26.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.5%

Postgraduate degree6.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.0%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Health (15%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce18.0%

Health12.3%

Engineering & related10.8%

Society & culture9.8%

Education8.1%

Architecture & building7.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Creative arts4.8%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Agriculture & environment1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$785▲ +57.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,331▲ +66.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,787▲ +75.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.9%

Household income distribution

In Coolangatta, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99926.9%

Under $65020.8%

$4,000 or more7.9%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

Personal income distribution

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65037.7%

$650–$1,49933.9%

$1,500–$2,99913.7%

$3,000 or more4.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.6%People with a mental health condition9.2%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Coolangatta, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None59.4%

One condition20.8%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis10.4%

Mental health9.2%

Other condition7.7%

Asthma6.6%

Heart disease5.0%

Cancer4.6%

Diabetes3.6%

Lung condition2.4%

Dementia1.5%

Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.2%People providing unpaid care10.8%People caring for children unpaid16.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.0%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▲ +5.6%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%People living alone37.5%▼ -13.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Couples without children at 52%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples without children52%
Couples with children33%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Household size

In Coolangatta, the largest group is 2 people at 44%, followed by 1 person (38%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people44.3%

1 person37.5%

3 people11.0%

4 people5.2%

5 people1.5%

6 or more0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$405▲ +44.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,805▲ +1.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting41.2%Homes owned outright36.5%Separate (detached) houses13.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms28.1%▲ +2.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Owned with a mortgage (20%).

Rented42%
Owned outright37%
Owned with a mortgage20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 77%, followed by Separate house (13%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Flat or apartment77%
Separate house13%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Coolangatta, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 58%, followed by 3 bedrooms (21%) and 1 bedroom (13%).

2 bedrooms56.8%

3 bedrooms20.6%

1 bedroom12.3%

4 bedrooms5.8%

5 or more1.7%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Coolangatta, the largest group is $350–$549 at 56%, followed by $200–$349 (17%) and $550–$749 (13%).

$350–$54954.2%

$200–$34916.2%

$550–$74912.9%

Under $2008.6%

$750 or more4.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Coolangatta, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,800–$2,99932.1%

$1,000–$1,79929.8%

Under $1,00016.5%

$3,000 or more15.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.0%▼ -46.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Coolangatta, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 49%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and No vehicle (9%).

1 vehicle49.1%

2 vehicles32.2%

No vehicle9.0%

3 vehicles6.2%

4 or more3.4%

How people get to work

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)57.7%

Worked at home14.9%

Walked5.9%

Bicycle2.5%

Car (passenger)2.5%

Bus1.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years53.5%Recent arrivals from overseas21.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation55.1%Employed full-time50.1%

Industries people work in

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Accommodation & food (13%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance17.2%

Accommodation & food12.0%

Construction10.1%

Retail trade8.7%

Education & training7.5%

Professional & technical6.8%

Public administration & safety4.2%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Manufacturing3.8%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Coolangatta, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals23.3%

Community & personal service15.0%

Managers13.4%

Technicians & trades13.4%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Sales workers8.6%

Labourers8.4%

Machinery operators & drivers4.1%

Areas within Coolangatta

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Nearby areas

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