Coodanup
A household income at the 5.7th percentile nationally, a median age of 48 that is 8 years above the national figure, and a 12.7% vacancy rate tell the core story of Coodanup: an affordable, older suburb where affordability is partly structural rather than temporary. Separate houses dominate at 86.4% of dwellings and the median house price sits around $315,000, well below the WA average. The suburb carries high unemployment at 12.2%, roughly double the national baseline, and only 36.5% of residents participate in the labour force, which explains why mortgage stress appears at 35.5% of income despite low absolute prices.
Population
4,366
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$845/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$315K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $315,000 makes Coodanup one of the more affordable coastal options in the Mandurah region, well below the national median for detached houses. Separate houses make up 86.4% of stock, so buyers have consistent choice of dwelling type. Three-bedroom homes account for 41.2% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes 35.6%, so the stock leans toward family sizes rather than singles or couples. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 35.5%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household weekly income averages only $845 compared to higher national baselines. Outright owners make up 31.8% and mortgage holders 30.3%, suggesting a fairly balanced mix of established and newer owner-occupiers.
For Buyers
The median house price of $315,000 makes Coodanup one of the more affordable coastal options in the Mandurah region, well below the national median for detached houses. Separate houses make up 86.4% of stock, so buyers have consistent choice of dwelling type. Three-bedroom homes account for 41.2% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes 35.6%, so the stock leans toward family sizes rather than singles or couples. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 35.5%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household weekly income averages only $845 compared to higher national baselines. Outright owners make up 31.8% and mortgage holders 30.3%, suggesting a fairly balanced mix of established and newer owner-occupiers.
For Investors
Coodanup's renter share of 37.9% is above the national average, providing a meaningful tenant pool against the $315,000 median. Weekly rent of $240 implies a gross yield near 3.9%, higher than most capital-city markets. However, the 12.7% vacancy rate is elevated and signals soft rental demand relative to available stock, which could pressure rents or lengthen vacancy periods. Unemployment at 12.2% is roughly double the national rate, which limits the depth of tenant incomes. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, pointing to negligible new supply pressure but also no near-term catalyst for capital growth. The investment case rests on yield relative to entry cost rather than population expansion.
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8.0 years above the national figure, making Coodanup one of the older suburbs in the Mandurah region. Overseas-born residents account for 24.5%, which is 2.9 points above the national share, though ancestry leans strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,993 residents), Scottish (387) and Irish (384). University qualifications reach only 12.0%, some 18.1 points below the national rate, which aligns with a workforce concentrated in community and personal services (183 workers), machinery and drivers (182) and labouring roles (175). Average household size is 2.2, which is 0.3 below national, consistent with the older age profile and the 33.4% of families who are couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.4%
Houses
8.9%
Townhouse
4.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is spread across three roughly comparable groups: 31.8% own outright, 30.3% carry a mortgage and 37.9% rent, though the renter share is slightly above national norms. Separate houses dominate at 86.4%, with semi-detached dwellings at 8.9% and apartments at just 4.8%, reflecting the suburban character of the suburb. Three-bedroom homes make up 41.2% of dwellings and four-plus bedrooms 35.6%, so the stock is primarily family-sized. The 12.7% vacancy rate is high relative to most WA suburbs and suggests supply exceeds current demand. Mortgage repayments average $1,300 per month, and while that is low in absolute terms, the mortgage-to-income ratio of 35.5% flags stress because household incomes are at the 5.7th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$240
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$487
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.7%
Unoccupied
266
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
35.5% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.4%
Couples, no children
3,067
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment locally at 19.6% of workers (140), followed by Construction at 10.4% (74), Education at 9.1% (65), Retail at 8.7% (62) and Mining at 8.1% (58). The Mining share reflects proximity to regional WA resources activity, even if mining is not the largest employer. Unemployment reaches 12.2%, roughly double the national rate, and the participation rate is only 36.5%, meaning many residents of working age are not actively seeking work. Full-time employment is 55.9% of those in work. Weekly personal income averages $487 and family weekly income $1,147, both substantially lower than national medians. The 11.2% of residents needing daily assistance (448 people) adds healthcare demand that supports the Healthcare sector's leading position.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.9%
Part-time
31.9%
Participation
36.5%
Employed
1,163
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.0%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
24.5%
Dwellings
1,819
Transport to Work
Transport in Coodanup is heavily car-dependent, with 82.1% of residents driving to work, above the national share, and only 6.5% using public transport. Walking and cycling account for just 1.9% of journeys. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on schools in surrounding Mandurah suburbs. Crime statistics are not available for Coodanup in this dataset, limiting direct safety comparison. The 11.2% of residents needing daily assistance (448 people) is an indicator of an older and in some cases more vulnerable population relative to the national average. Volunteering reaches 12.2% of residents. Rent-to-income at 28.4% sits just below the 30% stress threshold, so renters are marginally better positioned than mortgage holders, where repayments represent 35.5% of income.
Drive
82.1%
Public Transport
6.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Coodanup compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coodanup a good suburb to live in?
Coodanup suits buyers and renters seeking affordability at a median house price around $315,000, well below national medians. The suburb is car-dependent with 82.1% driving to work and no schools recorded in the suburb boundary. Household income sits at the 5.7th percentile nationally, so services and amenity are more limited than higher-income areas.
What is the median house price in Coodanup?
The median house price is approximately $315,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $240 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,300. Despite the low absolute price, the mortgage-to-income ratio is 35.5%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes average just $845 per week.
What schools are in Coodanup?
No schools are recorded within the Coodanup suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically use schools in the broader Mandurah area. The local population has a university qualification rate of 12.0%, which is 18.1 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Coodanup safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Coodanup in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, household income sits at the 5.7th percentile nationally and unemployment reaches 12.2%, roughly double the national rate, factors that are generally associated with higher disadvantage. No SEIFA decile data is available for a direct comparison.
Is Coodanup good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $240 against a $315,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, higher than most capital-city markets. The 37.9% renter share supports a tenant pool. However, the 12.7% vacancy rate is elevated and unemployment at 12.2% limits tenant income depth. No development applications in the past 12 months means no new supply pressure, but also no near-term growth catalyst.
How is Coodanup's population changing?
Coodanup has 4,366 residents with a residential stability rate of 79.4%, meaning most residents stay rather than move on. The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, suggesting the population is aging in place. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so housing stock is static and population change will come from turnover of existing dwellings rather than new builds.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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