Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed SchoolCombinedIndependent7
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
7
Reading
384
Writing
374
Numeracy
421
Grammar
342
Spelling
390
Administration
Fees
$2,703
Students
91
Ratio
8:1
Attend.
67%
Demographics
ICSEA
684
Gender
51%/49%
Indig.
89%
LBOTE
97%
Coolgardie Primary SchoolPrimaryGovernment6
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
6
Reading
372
Writing
375
Numeracy
344
Grammar
339
Spelling
378
Administration
Students
47
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
85%
Demographics
ICSEA
843
Gender
40%/60%
Indig.
21%
LBOTE
37%
Demographics & Census
49 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1260/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
6.0%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
67%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
1.4%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Coolgardie
Full-time 25.6%Part-time 10.0%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 61.8%
Dwelling Types
Coolgardie
House 91.5%Semi-detached 1.8%Flat/Unit 4.2%Other 2.5%
Commute Mode
Coolgardie
Car 85.2%Transit 1.6%Walk 11.7%WFH 1.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.5%
New Zealand
5.6%
England
2.1%
Philippines
1.2%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
92.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Coolgardie
Is Coolgardie safe?
Coolgardie has a safety score of 7/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Broadwood (41/100), Somerville (WA) (30/100), West Lamington (27/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Coolgardie?
Median weekly rent in Coolgardie is $410/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Broadwood ($1050/wk), Somerville (WA) ($850/wk), West Lamington ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Coolgardie?
Coolgardie has a school rating of 7/100 across 2 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School (Combined), Coolgardie Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Coolgardie affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Coolgardie is $200K, up 9.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $170K. For renters, median weekly rent is $410/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Broadwood ($756K), Somerville (WA) ($718K), West Lamington ($520K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/coolgardie
🚗 Car Dependent
Coolgardie is a remote goldfields town best known as the site of WA's 1892 gold rush and for the infamous Hotel Coolgardie documentary, which put a harsh spotlight on outback pub culture. Nicknamed 'Hotgardie' by locals, it sits on the Great Eastern Highway as a natural pit stop for cross-country travellers. Heritage streetscapes and a rich mining history give it character, but the town is entirely car-dependent, far from urban amenities, and grapples with isolation and social challenges common to remote outback communities.
Median property values reach $200k and rent of $410/week, 80% below the Perth metro median. The 7/100 safety score falls 45 points short of the metro average of 52. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 7/100, below the Perth average. Demographically, the median age sits at 49 and household income at $1,260/week.
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