Coolangatta QLD

Postcode 4225 · Gold Coast LGA

Coolangatta is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Gold Coast local government area (postcode 4225). With a population of 6,491, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Coolangatta is $1.9 million, having surged 21% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.1 million (+11.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $800. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,805.

Coolangatta is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1018, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 19 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gold Coast LGA is moderate at 5,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Coolangatta offers a gross rental yield of 2.2%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.9M/$1.1M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 27.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +21.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.2% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.9M/$1.1M Above Median
Affordability27.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+21.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$50,216
Mean Income$67,603
Earners5,069
YoY Change+8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education7/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.9M
21% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.1M
11.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$405
POPULATION
6,491
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$1,331
Personal Income /wk$785
Mortgage /mth$1,805
CRIME (Gold Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,745
Total Incidents5,745
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops19
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1018
Total Students373
Government1
Independent1
Coolangatta State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989
The Village School Gold CoastPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1047
Data: 2024