Coolah, NSW 2843 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coolah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2843, home to 1,262 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 266 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,262
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,162 /week
- Median personal income
- $595 /week
- Median family income
- $1,480 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Warrumbungle Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $170 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Coolah Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Binnia St After Martin St
- Coolah Central School
- Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Binnia St After Booyamurra St
- Binnia St At Booyamurra St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 88.5% of the 667 resolvable premises in Coolah. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 88.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 96 across postcode 2843 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 43 violent offences, 15 other offences, 14 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coolah?
Coolah (NSW 2843) had 1,262 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Coolah?
The median advertised rent in Coolah is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coolah?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Coolah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coolah Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coolah?
Coolah is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coolah?
Across postcode 2843, 96 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (43), other (15), theft (14). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Coolah?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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