Victoria · Postcode 3048
Coolaroo postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 18 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Coolaroo at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Coolaroo ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Coolaroo vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Coolaroo | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,025 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $335 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,324 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.9% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3048 covers Coolaroo, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 18 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Hume.
According to the 2021 Census, Coolaroo has a population of 3,193 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,025, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 45 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Coolaroo includes a median weekly rent of $335, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,324, with 1,029 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Coolaroo scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Coolaroo include St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College and Coolaroo South Primary School.
Coolaroo is part of the Tullamarine - Broadmeadows statistical area in Victoria.
Coolaroo details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3048 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,193 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,025/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $440/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $335 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,324 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1018/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,029 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.6562333 |
| Longitude | 144.9364069 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tullamarine - Broadmeadows |
| Local Government | Hume |
| Federal Electorate | Calwell |
| State Electorate | Greenvale (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 625 (19.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 417 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 870 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 670 (21.0%) |
| 65+ years | 609 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 355 (11.1%) |
| Diabetes | 291 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 260 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 160 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 68 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 61 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 53 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 91 (9.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 392 (39.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 337 (33.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 183 (18.2%) |
Schools in Coolaroo
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Coolaroo. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.