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Cooloongup, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Cooloongup is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 6,670. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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6,670 Population 1,453/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$20,145 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$20,145 median income, 10.4% unemployment
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Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Cooloongup

Cooloongup

Cooloongup is an outer southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, the capital city of Western Australia, located within the City of Rockingham. It consists mainly of residential dwellings.

People

Population6,670
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,453/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,145
Per Capita$20,145
Unemployment10.4%

Housing

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Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership71.7%
Housing Units2,668

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population6,670
Population Density1,453 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-32.2950°, 115.7800°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,145
Median Age42.0 years

About Cooloongup

Cooloongup is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 6,670. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Cooloongup has a population of 6,670 with a density of 1,453 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,670
Total Population
1,453
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cooloongup vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cooloongup is $20,145, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,145 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $387, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 634 business establishments.

Income: Cooloongup vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,145
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,145
Avg Weekly Wage$387

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)634

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cooloongup is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 71.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,668 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, 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

Homeownership71.7%
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied28.3%
Housing Units2,668

Property Tax

Climate in Cooloongup

Cooloongup has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Cooloongup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density1,453/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2950°N, 115.7800°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 134 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 140 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 149 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 139 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 149 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 75 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 144 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 148 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 103 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 130 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 125 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 139 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 144 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 95 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 123 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Cooloongup has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Cooloongup

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baldivis Gardens Primary School
Rockingham John Calvin School
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Radio Stations near Cooloongup

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cooloongup

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Granary Museum
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre
The Rockingham Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wilkinson Homestead Museum

Libraries in Cooloongup

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cooloongup

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Stock Road Market

Gas Stations in Cooloongup

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Cooloongup

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockingham Golf Club

Breweries in Cooloongup

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod

Airports Near Cooloongup

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Cooloongup

What is the population of Cooloongup?

Cooloongup has a population of 6,670 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,453 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cooloongup expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,145, 73% 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 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cooloongup?

Cooloongup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cooloongup?

The job market in Cooloongup faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $387. There are 634 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cooloongup?

The median home value in Cooloongup is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.

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