Coolongolook, NSW 2423 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coolongolook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2423, home to 382 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 194 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $952 /week
- Median personal income
- $468 /week
- Median family income
- $1,089 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,375
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Coolongolook Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Pacific Hwy After King St
- Pacific Hwy Before King St
- Midge Opp Tennis Court
- Coolongolook Public School, Lombard St
- Pacific Hwy At Willina Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 62.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.6% of the 255 resolvable premises in Coolongolook. 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: 99.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 275 across postcode 2423 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 86 violent offences, 56 other offences, 53 theft.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coolongolook?
Coolongolook (NSW 2423) had 382 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Coolongolook?
The median advertised rent in Coolongolook is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coolongolook?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Coolongolook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coolongolook Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coolongolook?
Coolongolook is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coolongolook?
Across postcode 2423, 275 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (86), other (56), theft (53). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Coolongolook?
In Coolongolook, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (62.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Coolongolook?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolongolook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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