Coolbinia, WA 6050 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coolbinia is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6050, home to 1,751 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bayswater local government area and roughly 3 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,751
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $3,229 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,192 /week
- Median family income
- $4,166 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Stirling
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Stirling
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Perth College
- Mount Lawley Primary School
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
- Mount Lawley Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 95 bus stops
- Beaufort St Before Queens Cr
- Beaufort St After Queens Cr
- Beaufort St After Lawley Cr
- Beaufort St Before Walcott St
- Mt Lawley Stn Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 45 cafés
- 71 restaurants
- 18 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 1.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 43.8% of the 749 resolvable premises in Coolbinia. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 35.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 20.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,330 across the Mirrabooka District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,997 theft, 5,419 violent offences, 2,824 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coolbinia?
Coolbinia (WA 6050) had 1,751 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Stirling local government area.
What is the median rent in Coolbinia?
The median advertised rent in Coolbinia is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coolbinia?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Coolbinia covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Perth College (0.3 km), Mount Lawley Primary School (0.7 km), Sacred Heart Primary School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coolbinia?
Coolbinia is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coolbinia?
Across the surrounding area, 24,330 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,997), violent (5,419), drug offences (2,824). 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 Coolbinia?
In Coolbinia, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (1.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Coolbinia?
100 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolbinia centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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