Coolum Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

9,346 Population 10/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$25,992 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

Coolum Beach, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,992

65% below

$25,992 per capita

Home Value

$253,600

10% below

Median Rent

$1,268/mo

9% above

Unemployment

4.2%

17% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

337 sunny days/yr

Is Coolum Beach a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coolum Beach residents earn a median household income of $25,992 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,992. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 888 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coolum Beach is $253,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,268/month.

Climate & Weather

Coolum Beach has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,346

Median Age45.0 yrs

Density10/mi²

Foreign Born18.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,992

Per Capita$25,992

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$500

Housing

Home Value$253,600

Rent$1,268

Ownership70.0%

Housing Units3,738

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days337/yr

Rain38.7 in/yr

Elevation26 ft

Did You Know?

18.2% of residents are foreign-born.