Coolangatta, QLD 4225 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Coolangatta is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4225, home to 6,491 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 93 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$405 /wk
Population6,491
Median age50
Area1.9 km²
To CBD93 km
LGAGold Coast

Demographics

Population
6,491
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$1,331 /week
Median personal income
$785 /week
Median family income
$1,787 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Gold Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Gold Coast
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
McPherson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$405 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,805
Rent share of household income
30%

Schools

  • Coolangatta State School Primary · Government
  • Currumbin Community Special School Combined · Government
  • Currumbin State School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 65 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lanham Street Park, Miles St bus · 262 m
  • Miles St Near Winston St bus · 275 m
  • Marine Pde At Kirra Beach bus · 306 m
  • Marine Pde at Kirra Beach bus · 306 m
  • Marine Pde at Kirra Beach Hotel bus · 376 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 11 cafés
  • 36 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 127 parks and reserves
  • 7 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 18 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 90.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 61.0% of the 6,744 resolvable premises in Coolangatta. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 17.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 21.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 61.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Gold Coast — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Coolangatta?

Coolangatta (QLD 4225) had 6,491 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Coolangatta?

The median advertised rent in Coolangatta is $405/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Coolangatta?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Coolangatta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coolangatta State School (0.5 km), Currumbin Community Special School (6.3 km), Currumbin State School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Coolangatta?

Coolangatta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Coolangatta?

Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). 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 Coolangatta?

In Coolangatta, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (90.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Coolangatta?

65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolangatta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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