Median house price
$1.39M
+2.7% change
NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Coolangatta, 2535
Est. population · Jun 2025
328
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.5%
Median age
51
Median income
$2,058/wk
Employment rate
62.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,390,000
Languages at home
3.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Coolangatta offers a slower smaller community life in Shoalhaven Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Coolangatta snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$720/wk
Population (ERP)
328
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#527
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 25.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6207th in Australia
- State rank
- 2003rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #527 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #946 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 33
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,390,000
- Median price change
- +2.7%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
328(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 73th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in NSW
- 73th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,058
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 125
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,833
- Employment rate
- 62.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 110 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault18
- Fraud21
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property31
- Steal From Motor Vehicle19
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1221 Bolong Rd
- 1335 Bolong Rd
- 1350 Bolong Rd
- Coolangatta Rd Before Bolong Rd
- Shoalhaven Heads Rd Before Bolong Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 18/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(4)
- Parking
- Coolangatta Historic Village ResortResort
- Slipway (2)
- Track
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- David Berry Hospital (8.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 15.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 301 mm · ~38 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 396 mm · ~50 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 292 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 274 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1425 Bolong Road Coolangatta-Part Lot 1 DP 235669Determined
2025· 3 proposals
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure100 COOLANGATTA ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool995B BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1278 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool995B BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1153B BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1153B BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure961E BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling; Non-standard Housing65 COOLANGATTA ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
March 2024
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading1180 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure131 EDWARD WOLLSTONECRAFT LANE COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1199 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Subdivision1375 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool81 NORTHVIEW CLOSE COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development131 EDWARD WOLLSTONECRAFT LANE COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development131 EDWARD WOLLSTONECRAFT LANE COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- OtherBOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Withdrawn
March 2023
- Dwelling1410 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Other65 COOLANGATTA ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development961E BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling1410 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
March 2022
- Home business137 EDWARD WOLLSTONECRAFT LANE COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces25 ST ANDREWS WAY COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Dwelling1410 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Other1335 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Withdrawn
January 2022
- Demolition1410 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
2021· 11 proposals
November 2021
- Demolition1410 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Rejected
October 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing9 ST ANDREWS WAY COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Other1180 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Other16 COOLANGATTA ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing1534 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development85B NORTHVIEW CLOSE COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development1262 BOLONG ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
March 2021
- Other11 COOLANGATTA ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
February 2021
- Dwelling; Other151 COOLANGATTA ROAD COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces25 ST ANDREWS WAY COOLANGATTA 2535Determined
- Change of use16 COOLANGATTA RD, COOLANGATTA NSW 2535Rejected
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
- Member of Parliament
- Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,995
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.0 km away).
Coalition 40.7%Labor 59.3%
4.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Shoalhaven HeadsLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Greenwell PointLabor 52.8% · Coalition 47.2% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- TeraraLabor 54.3% · Coalition 45.7% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- BerryLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- BomaderryLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Shoalhaven Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.