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Coolangatta, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Coolangatta is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,245. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
DClimate
| Population | 8,245 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.1694°, 153.5347° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,533 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Coolangatta
Coolangatta is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,245. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Coolangatta vs Australia Average
Income: Coolangatta vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,533 |
| 65% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,533 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $510 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 783 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $228,200 |
| 19% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,141 |
| 2% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.5% |
| Housing Units | 3,298 |
Property Tax
Climate in Coolangatta
Coolangatta has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1493 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.1694°N, 153.5347°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in |
Coolangatta has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (2.1").
Schools in Coolangatta
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village School | - | - | - | - |
| Coolangatta State School | - | - | - | - |
| Tweed Heads Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Coolangatta
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay 93.9 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| rebel fm | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Rim FM 100.1 | community | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NimFM | alternative, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Coolangatta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast War Museum | ||||
| Gold Coast Wax Museum | ||||
| Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Minjungbal Resource Museum | ||||
| Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum | ||||
| Seafaring Museum | ||||
| Surf World | ||||
| Tweed Regional Museum | ||||
| Tweed River Historical Museum |
Libraries in Coolangatta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Waters Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolangatta Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elanora Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensvale Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingscliff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Murwillumbah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nerang Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Beach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tweed Heads Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coolangatta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Carrara Markets | |||||
| Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Currumbin Community Markets | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Fruit Shop | |||||
| Fruit Shop | |||||
| Kingscliff Market | |||||
| Miami Marketta | |||||
| Palm Beach Farmers' Market | |||||
| The 4217 | |||||
| The 4217 | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| Uki Buttery Bazaar | |||||
| Uki Farmers Market |
Hotels in Coolangatta
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Coolangatta
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Coolangatta
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Coolangatta
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Coolangatta
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Coolangatta
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Coolangatta
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Coolangatta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hops II | ||||
| Black Hops II | ||||
| Hound & Stag Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Coolangatta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Coolangatta
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Brisbane Archerfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Dunwich Airport | SRR | Small Airport |
| Heck Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Logan Reserve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Coolangatta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Coolangatta Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Coolangatta
40 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Benowa Family Medical Centre | ||
| Brickworks Medical Clinic | ||
| Broadbeach Waters Medical Centre | ||
| Bundall Medical Centre | ||
| Chirn Park Family Practice | ||
| Chistine Cnr Medical Centre | ||
| Christine Avenue Medical Centre | ||
| Diamond Bridge Clinic | ||
| Eastbrooke Family Clinic | ||
| Eastbrooke Family Medical Centre | ||
| Evendale Practice | ||
| Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic | ||
| Gold Coast Medical Precinct - Varsity Lakes | ||
| Gold Coast Office Park | ||
| Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic and Surgicentre | ||
| Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic | ||
| Mana Healthcare | ||
| Medical On Miami | ||
| Mermaid Central Medical Clinic | ||
| Mermaid Plaza Medical and Cosmetics | ||
| Merridown Family Surgery | ||
| Miami Family Medical Centre | ||
| Miami Village Medical Practice | ||
| My Doctors Clinic Surfers Paradise | ||
| My Green Medical | ||
| Myhealth Medical Centre Benowa | ||
| Optimal Health Chiropractic | ||
| Optimal Health Clinic | ||
| Portia Millar | ||
| Primary Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Bulk Billing Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Family Medical | ||
| Robina Lakes Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Village Medical Centre | ||
| Southport Day Hospital | ||
| The Cardiac Center | ||
| Vitality Unleashed Psychology | ||
| Worongary Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coolangatta
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Augustines Catholic Church |
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What is the population of Coolangatta?
Coolangatta has a population of 8,245 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Coolangatta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,533, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $228,200 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Coolangatta?
Coolangatta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.
How is the job market in Coolangatta?
The unemployment rate in Coolangatta is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $510. There are 783 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Coolangatta?
The median home value in Coolangatta is $228,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,141. The homeownership rate is 57.5%.