Litchfield Council
Coolalinga
Coolalinga at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
510
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Coolalinga.
Coolalinga (0839) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
Coolalinga has roughly 510 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coolalinga scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolalinga's population at 510, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (28% own, 71% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
510
Median age
31
Family households
58%
Lone person
40%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
28%
Renter occupied
71%
At a deeper level
510
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
62
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coolalinga.
Local schools for Coolalinga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bees Creek Primary School
Zuccoli Primary School
Rosebery Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1705 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.3°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
19.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coolalinga.
- What is the Coolalinga postcode?
- Coolalinga is in the 0839 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coolalinga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Coolalinga?
- There are 20 schools serving Coolalinga on this page, including Bees Creek Primary School, Sattler Christian College, Zuccoli Primary School.
- How walkable is Coolalinga?
- Coolalinga has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Coolalinga?
- Coolalinga is close to Virginia, Freds Pass, Zuccoli, Virginia, Bees Creek.
- What is the population of Coolalinga?
- Coolalinga has approximately 510 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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