Coolangatta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
324
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Coolangatta.
The postcode for Coolangatta is 2535 (NSW).
Coolangatta (2535) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Coolangatta has roughly 324 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coolangatta scores 0/100 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolangatta's population at 324, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
324
Median age
51
Family households
91%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
324
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coolangatta.
Local schools for Coolangatta
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Government School Catchment
Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Greenwell Point Public School
Terara Public School
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Frequently asked
About Coolangatta.
- What is the Coolangatta postcode?
- Coolangatta is in the 2535 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Coolangatta?
- Coolangatta is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2535, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coolangatta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Coolangatta?
- There are 7 schools serving Coolangatta on this page, including Shoalhaven Heads Public School, Greenwell Point Public School, Terara Public School.
- How walkable is Coolangatta?
- Coolangatta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coolangatta?
- Coolangatta is close to Shoalhaven Heads, Far Meadow, Comerong Island, Back Forest, Numbaa.
- What is the population of Coolangatta?
- The population of Coolangatta is approximately 324 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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