Noosa Shire Council
Mount Coolum
Mount Coolum at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
4,545
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Mount Coolum.
Mount Coolum (4573) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Mount Coolum has roughly 4,545 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.
Mount Coolum scores 6/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Coolum's population at 4,545, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,545
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
4,545
Median age: 44
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Coolum.
Local schools for Mount Coolum
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Government School Catchment
Coolum State School
Pacific Paradise State School
Coolum State High School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Coolum.
- What is the Mount Coolum postcode?
- Mount Coolum is in the 4573 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Coolum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Mount Coolum?
- There are 13 schools serving Mount Coolum on this page, including Coolum State School, Coolum Beach Christian College, Pacific Paradise State School.
- How walkable is Mount Coolum?
- Mount Coolum has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Coolum?
- Mount Coolum is close to Yaroomba, Point Arkwright, Marcoola, Coolum Beach, Mudjimba.
- What is the population of Mount Coolum?
- Mount Coolum has approximately 4,545 residents. 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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