Fraser Coast Regional Council
Cooloola
Cooloola at a glance
Median house
$635,000
Median unit
$465,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,219
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Cooloola.
Cooloola (4580) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $635,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Cooloola has roughly 5,219 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cooloola 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cooloola's population at 5,219, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5,219
Median age
63
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $635,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $465,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $127,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Cooloola on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$635,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $465,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$635,000
$465,000
5,219
Median age: 63
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.29% (median rent $280/wk against a $635,000 price tag). Units yield 2.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.29%
Based on $635,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.66%
Based on $465,000 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 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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 Cooloola.
Local schools for Cooloola
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tin Can Bay State School
Rainbow Beach State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cooloola.
- What is the median house price in Cooloola?
- The median house price in Cooloola, QLD 4580 is $635,000. The median unit price is $465,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cooloola postcode?
- Cooloola is in the 4580 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cooloola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Cooloola?
- There are 2 schools serving Cooloola on this page, including Tin Can Bay State School, Rainbow Beach State School.
- How walkable is Cooloola?
- Cooloola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cooloola?
- Cooloola is close to Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Wallu, Toolara Forest.
- What is the population of Cooloola?
- Cooloola has approximately 5,219 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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