Brewarrina
Coolabah
Coolabah at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Coolabah.
Coolabah (2831) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Coolabah has roughly 32 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coolabah scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolabah's population at 32, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
32
Median age
37
Family households
69%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$106/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Coolabah.
Local schools for Coolabah
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Government School Catchment
Girilambone Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Coolabah.
- What is the Coolabah postcode?
- Coolabah is in the 2831 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Coolabah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $106.
- What schools are in Coolabah?
- There are 1 schools serving Coolabah on this page, including Girilambone Public School.
- How walkable is Coolabah?
- Coolabah has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coolabah?
- Coolabah is close to Brenda, Girilambone, Murrawombie, Gongolgon, Hermidale.
- What is the population of Coolabah?
- Coolabah has approximately 32 residents. The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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