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Coolbellup
5 km²
Far more people in Coolbellup identify as having no religion than in most other areas, with nearly half the population fitting this description. This suburb in Greater Perth is a diverse community where about 30% of residents were born overseas. While it is a place of contrast, it is highly walkable and accessible, featuring a high density of public transport and parks. The population has grown by nearly 10% since 2011, reflecting a steady increase in people moving to the area.
The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 39, which is slightly older than the national figure. A notably high proportion of people are in de facto relationships, and the number of seniors has risen by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.
Born overseas accounts for 30.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Italian and Irish heritage are also present.
English is the main language for 78.2% of residents, though those using another language at home have increased to 16.7% since 2011. Very few people, just 1.6%, speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the community (48.5%) report no religion, a figure well above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as this group rose by 20 percentage points since 2011.
The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with bachelor degrees or higher increasing to 25.6% since 2011. However, the local schools are smaller than most and have a much lower average school advantage score.
Typical household income is $1,578 a week, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains well below the state average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.8% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.
Participation is around the middle for similar areas, with 15.4% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children has fallen slightly, while other forms of unpaid care have risen.
First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical personal income of $450 that is much lower than most areas. Unemployment in this group is also well above the national figure.
The suburb has a high number of people living alone (31.4%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than the state average. This helps explain why the number of people per home is lower than usual.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 82.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in the state, and typical weekly rents are lower than the national figure.
Public transport is very accessible, with 63 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, only 6.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.
About 38% of the community moved house in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care or education.
Overall advantage is around the middle for its level, though access to money and resources is lower than in 60% of similar areas. The population is estimated to be growing quickly.
The area sees much higher annual rainfall than the state average, though its average minimum temperature is a little lower than the state figure.
Coolbellup is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have excellent access to parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.