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Coolum Beach Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Coolum Beach Compares
Coolum Beach vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Coolum Beach | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,600 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4573 covers Coolum Beach, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 105 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Coolum Beach has a population of 9,152 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,600, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 190 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Coolum Beach includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 3,556 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Coolum Beach scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Coolum Beach include Coolum State High School, Coolum State School and Coolum Beach Christian College.
Coolum Beach is part of the Noosa Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Coolum Beach Details
| Postcode | 4573 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,152 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,600/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $769/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 27.3 km² |
| Population Density | 335/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,556 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 190 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -26.5276917 |
| Longitude | 153.0736329 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 105 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Noosa Hinterland |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,507 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 860 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,141 (23.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,688 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,955 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 912 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 649 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 383 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 369 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 279 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 202 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 111 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 117 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,321 (37.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,414 (40.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 641 (18.4%) |
Schools in Coolum Beach
Suburbs Near Coolum Beach
Same Postcode (4573)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.