Average rent in Coolbellup, WA2026

Coolbellup sits in the Cockburn local government area, 16km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 8,503 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $310/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,503

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Perth
16 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cockburn

Renting in Coolbellup

Coolbellup sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $310/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 67% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (79%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 39 and a population of around 8,503. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 30% of residents were born overseas. 16km from Perth, Coolbellup is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Coolbellup?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Coolbellup, WA was $310. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Coolbellup rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Coolbellup sat at $310 — 8% below the state average. The suburb is 16km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (79% separate houses, 10% flats here).
Which suburbs near Coolbellup have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Coolbellup's $310/week (ABS 2021) include Balga - Mirrabooka, East Bunbury - Glen Iris, Denmark. Helena Valley - Koongamia, Chittering, Middle Swan - Herne Hill sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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