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Cooloola Cove, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cooloola Cove is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,555. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
2,555 Population 1/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$14,635 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$14,635 median income, 7.4% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Cooloola Cove

Cooloola Cove is a coastal locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cooloola Cove had a population of 2,921 people.

People

Population2,555
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$14,635
Per Capita$14,635
Unemployment7.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units1,022

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population2,555
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-25.9864°, 152.9936°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,635
Median Age62.0 years

About Cooloola Cove

Cooloola Cove is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,555. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cooloola Cove has a population of 2,555 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,555
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above Australia avg
3,376.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cooloola Cove vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cooloola Cove is $14,635, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,635 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $281, 80% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments.

Income: Cooloola Cove vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$14,635
81% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$14,635
Avg Weekly Wage$281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cooloola Cove is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,022 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units1,022

Property Tax

Climate in Cooloola Cove

Cooloola Cove has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.9°C), the coldest is Jul (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1342 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31° 194.3
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 20.8° / 30.5° 172.9
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 19.6° / 29.3° 166.4
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 17.4° / 26.9° 118.1
May 19.1°C / 66°F 14.3° / 23.9° 90.7
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.1° 94.6
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.5° 46.7
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.5° 81.5
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.2° 66.1
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 16.5° / 28.8° 72.6
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 18.1° / 29.6° 90.0
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.2° 147.8
Cooloola Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area3,376.2 sq mi (8,744.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9864°N, 152.9936°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
44% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.54"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.5 141 km
Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 137 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 100 km
Aug 14, 2015 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M4.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 2 297 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 268 km
1980 Simon Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in

Cooloola Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 59°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (1.7").

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Libraries in Cooloola Cove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rainbow Beach Library0.0
Tin Can Bay Library0.0

Hotels in Cooloola Cove

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gecko Pad

Cafes in Cooloola Cove

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooloola cove takeaway and cafe
L Cafe & Bakery

Airports Near Cooloola Cove

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cooloola Cove

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooloola Cove

What is the population of Cooloola Cove?

Cooloola Cove has a population of 2,555 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cooloola Cove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,635, 81% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cooloola Cove?

Cooloola Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.

How is the job market in Cooloola Cove?

The unemployment rate in Cooloola Cove is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $281. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cooloola Cove?

The median home value in Cooloola Cove is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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