Coolgardie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
132
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Coolgardie.
The postcode for Coolgardie is 2478 (NSW).
Coolgardie (2478) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Coolgardie has roughly 132 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Coolgardie 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, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolgardie's population at 132, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
132
Median age
44
Family households
95%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
132
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Coolgardie.
Local schools for Coolgardie
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Government School Catchment
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
Wardell Public School
Empire Vale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Coolgardie.
- What is the Coolgardie postcode?
- Coolgardie is in the 2478 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Coolgardie?
- Coolgardie is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2478, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coolgardie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Coolgardie?
- There are 10 schools serving Coolgardie on this page, including Cabbage Tree Island Public School, Wardell Public School, Empire Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Coolgardie?
- Coolgardie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coolgardie?
- Coolgardie is close to Pimlico, Meerschaum Vale, Pimlico Island, Wardell, Uralba.
- What is the population of Coolgardie?
- The population of Coolgardie is approximately 132 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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