Coolbellup at a glance
Median house
$710,000
Median unit
$440,500
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
5,698
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Coolbellup.
The postcode for Coolbellup is 6163 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Coolbellup is $710,000.
Coolbellup (6163) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia. The median house here is $710,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Coolbellup has roughly 5,698 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.
Coolbellup scores 12/100 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.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolbellup's population at 5,698, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,698
Median age
37
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $710,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $440,500, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $142,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$710,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $440,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$710,000
$440,500
5,698
Median age: 37
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.56% (median rent $350/wk against a $710,000 price tag). Units yield 3.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.56%
Based on $710,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.54%
Based on $440,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Coolbellup.
Local schools for Coolbellup
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Government School Catchment
Coolbellup Learning Centre
Coolbellup Community School
North Lake Senior Campus
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coolbellup.
- What is the median house price in Coolbellup?
- The median house price in Coolbellup, WA 6163 is $710,000. The median unit price is $440,500.
- What is the Coolbellup postcode?
- Coolbellup is in the 6163 postcode, in WA, in the City of Fremantle region.
- Where is Coolbellup?
- Coolbellup is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6163. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in Coolbellup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Coolbellup?
- There are 20 schools serving Coolbellup on this page, including Coolbellup Learning Centre, Coolbellup Community School, North Lake Senior Campus.
- How walkable is Coolbellup?
- Coolbellup has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Coolbellup?
- Coolbellup is close to Samson, North Lake, Bibra Lake Dc, Kardinya, Hilton.
- What is the population of Coolbellup?
- The population of Coolbellup is approximately 5,698 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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