Moving to Coolbellup WA 6163
What the official numbers say about living in Coolbellup — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,378 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Coolbellup grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,917 → 5,698 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Coolbellup sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Murdoch, 4.4 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Murdoch Station, 4.4 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Kayak Launch, 6.1 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 6.8 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 37 schools · 18 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 39 parks — see them all on the Coolbellup profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Coolbellup Community School 200 m · Samson Primary School 1 km · North Lake Senior Campus 1 km · Perth Waldorf School 1.6 km · Seton Catholic College 1.6 km · East Hamilton Hill Primary School 1.7 km · Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 1.9 km · Kennedy Baptist College 2.2 km
Groceries: Woolworths 50 m · Wing Song Oriental Supermarket 1.7 km · Coles 1.7 km · UK Food Down Under 1.7 km · IGA 1.8 km · ALDI 1.8 km · Forrest Supafoods Fresh 2.3 km · ALDI 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Canteen Park 500 m · Tempest Park 500 m · Classroom Park 750 m · Elinor Reserve 750 m · Jarvis Park 900 m · Doherty Reserve 1000 m · Marshbrook Reserve 1.1 km · Alan Edwards Reserve 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Coolbellup, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Pacific Black Duck · Willie Wagtail · Australian White Ibis · Red Wattlebird · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Coolbellup, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolbellup here | 5,698 | — | 4/10 | 15% |
| Samson | 1,881 | — | 7/10 | 21% |
| Kardinya | 9,137 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Bibra Lake | 5,892 | — | 7/10 | 27% |
| North Lake | 1,299 | — | 10/10 | 47% |
| Hilton | 4,323 | — | 7/10 | 15% |
| O'connor | 460 | — | 7/10 | 1% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6163 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Coolbellup profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 16% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,917 people to 5,698. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Murdoch station is roughly 4.4 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Coolbellup vs Kardinya · Coolbellup vs Bibra Lake.
Nearby guides: Samson · Kardinya · Bibra Lake · North Lake · Hilton · O'connor.
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