9 min drive to Bull Creek + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
37 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1378/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
60%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Coolbellup
Full-time 30.7%Part-time 17.8%Unemployed 3.6%Not in labour 48.0%
Dwelling Types
Coolbellup
House 73.3%Semi-detached 12.7%Flat/Unit 14.0%
Commute Mode
Coolbellup
Car 86.5%Transit 4.6%Bicycle 0.8%Walk 0.9%WFH 7.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.1%
England
6.2%
New Zealand
2.4%
Philippines
1.5%
India
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
82.4%
Mandarin
0.9%
Spanish
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Coolbellup
Is Coolbellup safe?
Coolbellup has a safety score of 17/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Samson (74/100), Kardinya (64/100), Hilton (WA) (22/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Coolbellup?
Median weekly rent in Coolbellup is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Samson ($750/wk), Kardinya ($775/wk), Hilton (WA) ($840/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Coolbellup?
Coolbellup has a school rating of 18/100 across 2 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Coolbellup Community School (Primary), Coolbellup Learning Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Coolbellup from Perth CBD?
Coolbellup is 24 minutes by car, or 50 minutes by public transport, or 35 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Coolbellup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Coolbellup is $916K, up 17.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $658K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Samson ($1.3M), Kardinya ($1.2M), Hilton (WA) ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/coolbellup
⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable📈 Gentrifying
Coolbellup is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's south with a long-standing reputation for crime that is slowly being reshaped by gentrification. Break-ins, vehicle theft, and safety questions dominate local discussion, yet its proximity to Fremantle, Murdoch Hospital, and the freeway attracts investors and first-home buyers seeking value. Newer residents note leafy streets and improving blocks alongside the older housing stock.
At $916k and rent of $700/week, the local housing market is 10% below the Perth metro median. Coolbellup sits a 24-minute drive from the CBD (50 min by transit), and most residents drive (69%). The area's 17/100 safety rating is 35 points below the metro average of 52. It has 2 schools with a combined rating of 18/100, below the Perth average. The suburb's median age of 37 and household income of $1,378/week sit near the broader average.
“$1900 for a 3x1 house in a Coolbellup. Fuck me. Once you add the $700 a year water surcharge it means we're paying over $50 a week just in rates. And apparently that's cheap, plenty of mates in other councils have said their bill is well over $2000”— 25 upvotes in community discussion