Cooloongup WA

Postcode 6168 · Rockingham LGA

Cooloongup is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Rockingham local government area (postcode 6168). With a population of 6,696, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $63K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Cooloongup is $549,000, having surged 33.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $435,000 (+52.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $540. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,313.

Cooloongup is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 916, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 34 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Cooloongup offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($549K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +33.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$549K/$951K Below Median
Affordability8.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+33.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,318
Mean Income$63,233
Earners5,072
YoY Change+5.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$549K
33.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$435K
52.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
6,696
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,207
Personal Income /wk$596
Mortgage /mth$1,313
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops34
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA916
Total Students697
Government2
East Waikiki Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 919
Cooloongup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 913
HOSPITALS (1)
Rockingham General Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024