# Demographics & Identity — Cooloongup

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Cooloongup (Suburb / Locality)

Noticeably older residents define Cooloongup, where the typical person is 42, making the area older than both the state and national figures. It is one of the largest areas at this level with 6,696 people. This population is skewed toward older adults and seniors, while the proportion of children is slightly lower than the state average.

Cooloongup is among the largest areas at this level with 6,696 people. The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the Western Australian and national figures of 38.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures. Regarding relationships, 12.4% of residents are in a de facto partnership, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Meanwhile, children under 15 account for 17.4%, which is a little below the state figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,696 | -0.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +10.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.6% | +47.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.7% | +32.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.4% | -10.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.4% | -2.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.1%, Young adults (25–44) 23.7%, Seniors (65+) 20.7%, Children (0–14) 17.4%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 39.2%, Never married 36.9%, Divorced 12.8%, Widowed 6.6%, Separated 4.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50329/cooloongup/topic/demographics-identity