510 —
Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 548
- 2021: 510
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Coolalinga · Suburb / Locality
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Coolalinga is just 31 years old, making it noticeably younger than the national figure. The area is home to 510 people and is defined by a high proportion of young adults and those who have never married.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Coolalinga — higher than 65% of areas.
| Coolalinga | 510 |
|---|---|
| 0839, NT | 510 |
| Northern Territory | 232,605 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical person here is 31, which is a little younger than the Northern Territory average and much lower than most similar areas. The total population is 510.
510 —
Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
31 yrs —
Younger than 93% of suburb / locality areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up 36.5% of the population. While the 13.3% of residents aged 65 and over is lower than most areas, it is well above the Northern Territory figure.
13.3% —
Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.9% —
Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Coolalinga, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (17%) and Children (0–14) (17%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 11.6% of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, sitting at 14.6%.
11.6% —
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.6% —
Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Coolalinga, the largest group is Never married at 46%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (13%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Coolalinga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70062/coolalinga/topic/demographics-identity