Noosa Shire Council
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
9,152
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Coolum Beach.
Coolum Beach (4573) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Coolum Beach has roughly 9,152 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Coolum Beach scores 2/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coolum Beach's population at 9,152, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,152
Median age
45
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
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-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$720/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
9,152
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Noosa Shire 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.
2,509
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa Shire 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.
2
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coolum Beach.
Local schools for Coolum Beach
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Government School Catchment
Coolum State School
Peregian Springs State School
Coolum State High School
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Frequently asked
About Coolum Beach.
- What is the Coolum Beach postcode?
- Coolum Beach is in the 4573 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coolum Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $900, for units it's $720.
- What schools are in Coolum Beach?
- There are 9 schools serving Coolum Beach on this page, including Coolum State School, Coolum Beach Christian College, Peregian Springs State School.
- How walkable is Coolum Beach?
- Coolum Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Coolum Beach?
- Coolum Beach is close to Peregian Springs, Point Arkwright, Yaroomba, Yandina Creek, Mount Coolum.
- What is the population of Coolum Beach?
- Coolum Beach has approximately 9,152 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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