Coolbie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
110
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Coolbie.
The postcode for Coolbie is 4850 (QLD).
Coolbie (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Coolbie has roughly 110 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coolbie 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolbie's population at 110, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (102% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
110
Median age
57
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
102%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
110
Median age: 57
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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 Coolbie.
Local schools for Coolbie
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Government School Catchment
Mutarnee State School
Non-Government Schools
Mungalla Silver Lining School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coolbie.
- What is the Coolbie postcode?
- Coolbie is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Coolbie?
- Coolbie is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Coolbie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Coolbie?
- There are 2 schools serving Coolbie on this page, including Mutarnee State School, Mungalla Silver Lining School.
- How walkable is Coolbie?
- Coolbie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coolbie?
- Coolbie is close to Mutarnee, Bambaroo, Yuruga, Crystal Creek, Paluma.
- What is the population of Coolbie?
- The population of Coolbie is approximately 110 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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