Coolbellup · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Coolbellup

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Lower than usual rents make Coolbellup a more affordable place to live for many. While the typical weekly rent is just $310, the area is dominated by larger family homes, with over 80% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Coolbellup, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Coolbellup sits — Median rent (weekly)

$310 ▲ +9.2%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Coolbellup — lower than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Coolbellup$310
6163, WA $350
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are lower than most areas and sit a little below the state and national figures. Meanwhile, the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,733, which is about the same as across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

$310 ▲ +9.2%

Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $284
  • 2016: $323
  • 2021: $310

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▼ -2.1%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,770
  • 2016: $1,822
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Coolbellup splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (36%) and $350–$549 (35%), with Under $200 at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Coolbellup splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (35%), with Under $1,000 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 30.8% of households are renting, a figure that is well above the state average and has risen since 2011. Conversely, those who own their home outright make up 26.2%, which is well below the national figure.

30.8% ▲ +7.3%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 28.7%
  • 2016: 30.7%
  • 2021: 30.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

26.2% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 27.0%
  • 2016: 26.5%
  • 2021: 26.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Coolbellup, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, as 78.9% are separate houses and 82.1% have three or more bedrooms. Despite this, there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most areas, and this number has fallen since 2011.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

78.9% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 80.8%
  • 2016: 81.1%
  • 2021: 78.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.1% ▼ -3.1%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 84.8%
  • 2016: 82.5%
  • 2021: 82.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Coolbellup, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Coolbellup, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Coolbellup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507011153/coolbellup/topic/housing-dwellings