Full-time 29.6%Part-time 14.8%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 53.4%
Dwelling Types
Coolup
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Coolup
Car 80.6%Walk 2.2%WFH 17.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
83.3%
England
7.9%
New Zealand
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
100.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Coolup
Is Coolup safe?
Coolup has a safety score of 61/100, which is 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waroona (44/100), Pinjarra (32/100), Lake Clifton (45/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Coolup?
Median weekly rent in Coolup is $350/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waroona ($550/wk), Pinjarra ($588/wk), Lake Clifton ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Coolup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Coolup is $688K, up 11.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $350/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waroona ($628K), Pinjarra ($680K), Lake Clifton ($1.3M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/coolup
Coolup is a small suburb around 90 km from central Perth with a population of 420. At $688k and rent of $350/week, the local housing market is 33% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 61/100 sits 9 points above the metro average of 52. The suburb's median age of 38 and household income of $2,159/week sit near the broader average.