7 min drive to Leederville + 5 min transfer + 14 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$3229/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
83%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Coolbinia
Full-time 32.1%Part-time 19.9%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 46.2%
Dwelling Types
Coolbinia
House 85.4%Semi-detached 3.4%Flat/Unit 11.1%
Commute Mode
Coolbinia
Car 75.3%Transit 8.3%Bicycle 1.7%Walk 1.2%WFH 13.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.0%
England
4.0%
South Africa
3.1%
New Zealand
1.3%
Vietnam
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
87.2%
Italian
1.8%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Mandarin
0.3%
Greek
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Coolbinia
Is Coolbinia safe?
Coolbinia has a safety score of 82/100, which is well above 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: North Perth (49/100), Menora (99/100), Yokine (58/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Coolbinia?
Median weekly rent in Coolbinia is $1000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Perth ($880/wk), Menora ($1225/wk), Yokine ($798/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Coolbinia?
Coolbinia has a school rating of 78/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Coolbinia Primary School (Primary), Sir David Brand School (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Coolbinia from Perth CBD?
Coolbinia is 11 minutes by car, or 33 minutes by public transport, or 26 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 Coolbinia affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Coolbinia is $2.1M, up 25.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $608K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Perth ($1.7M), Menora ($2.4M), Yokine ($1.3M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/coolbinia
Coolbinia is a quiet, leafy inner suburb tucked between Mt Lawley and Menora, known for its collection of mid-century Iwanoff modernist bungalows and its relaxed, neighbourhood feel. Residents value the community warmth and pleasant streetscape, though heritage advocates worry as period homes face pressure from new development. It is an established, sought-after pocket with a distinctly unhurried vibe. Median property values reach $2.10M and rent of $1000/week, 106% above the Perth metro median.
Commuters face a short 11-minute drive to the CBD (33 min on public transport), where most residents drive (66%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 82/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 30 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 78/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 40 and household income at $3,229/week.