Coolah NSW

Postcode 2843 · Warrumbungle Shire LGA

Coolah is a small community in New South Wales within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area (postcode 2843). With a population of 1,262, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Coolah is $415,000, having surged 13.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $320. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000.

Coolah is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 946, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 69 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Warrumbungle Shire LGA is moderate at 5,613 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Coolah offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($415K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +13.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$415K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+13.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$415K
13.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$170
POPULATION
1,262
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,162
Personal Income /wk$595
Mortgage /mth$1,000
CRIME (Warrumbungle Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,613
Total Incidents518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops69
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA946
Total Students179
Government1
Catholic1
Coolah Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 896
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CoolahPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 996
HOSPITALS (1)
Coolah Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2026