Coolup, WA 6214 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coolup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6214, home to 420 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 89 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 420
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,159 /week
- Median personal income
- $767 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Murray
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mandurah
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Canning
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Murray St Coolup Community Hall
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 755 mm
- Reference station: Perth Airport, 91.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.3% of the 173 resolvable premises in Coolup. 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: 98.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coolup?
Coolup (WA 6214) had 420 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Murray local government area.
What is the median rent in Coolup?
The median advertised rent in Coolup is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Coolup?
Coolup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coolup?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). 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 Coolup?
In Coolup, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (91.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Coolup?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolup centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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