Coral Cove, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Coral Cove QLD is 1,462 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coral Cove is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Median rent in Coral Cove is $373 per week ($1,616 per month). Coral Cove has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Coral Cove has a population density of 628 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coral Cove is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coral Cove is $1,655.

Population
1,462
Census 2021
Median income
$664/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$373/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Coral Cove vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Coral Cove is $664 a week, 11% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,033rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $373 a week, $53 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 23.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 50, 8 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCoral CoveTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$664/wk$747/wk −11%$766/wk
Household income$1,620/wk$1,593/wk +2%$1,637/wk
Rent$373/wk$320/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,655/mo$1,625/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age5042 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.0%20.4% +2.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Coral Cove, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Coral Cove Population

1,462 residents at the 2021 Census.

Coral Cove Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$664/wk
$34,528 per year
Ranked 6,091 of 14,663
Median Rent
$373/wk
$1,616 per month
Ranked 2,694 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,655/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Coral Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,620/wk
Median rent $373/wk
Rent to income 23.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Coral Cove against your income

About $7,020 a month
Median rent $373/wk
Left after rent $1,247/wk
Rent share 23.0%

Coral Cove Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
983
avg ICSEA score
121
total students
Elliott Heads State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 121 students
983
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Coral Cove Map

Coral Cove, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Coral Cove, Queensland: 24.8820°S, 152.4784°E

Coral Cove Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Coral Cove

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (729) Female 50.2% (734)

Population Density

628
people per km²
1,462 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,786
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.1%
New Zealand
3.1%
South Africa
2.4%
Philippines
0.6%
Indonesia
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
2.0%
German
0.7%
Portuguese
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Thai
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.8%
Australian
38.0%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
11.2%
German
7.8%
Italian
3.7%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
New Zealander
2.3%
Dutch
1.7%
South African
1.5%
Filipino
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.3%
Catholic
19.7%
Anglican
16.3%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
65.5% 788
Separated
3.3% 40
Divorced
7.1% 86
Widowed
3.8% 46
Never married
20.2% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.0%
Couple: children under 15
38.5%
Couple: no children under 15
12.4%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%
One parent: no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.6%
2 persons
50.1%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Coral Cove

Housing Tenure

Of the 517 occupied private dwellings in Coral Cove at the 2021 Census, 19.9% were rented, 41.8% owned outright and 36.9% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
41.8% 216 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.9% 191 dwellings
Rented
19.9% 103 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.0%
3 bedrooms
26.6%
4 bedrooms
59.9%
5 bedrooms
7.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.6%
1 vehicle
29.0%
2 vehicles
50.4%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Coral Cove

Employment

Employed full-time
32.0% 353 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 210 people
Unemployed
1.2% 13 people
Not in labour force
47.7% 526 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
33.0%
Managers
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.4%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Labourers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
11.7%
Car (passenger)
7.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Walked only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.5%
Health
17.4%
Education
15.8%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Engineering
12.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Architecture & Building
5.3%
Information Technology
2.1%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
19.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
15.5%
Secondary: Government
15.1%
Secondary: Catholic
12.7%
Vocational Education
11.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.0%
Primary: Catholic
8.2%
Pre-school
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.9%
Has need for assistance
7.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
151
Arthritis
81
Heart disease
55
Asthma
51
Diabetes
48
Lung condition
37
Stroke
25
Cancer
20
Kidney disease
8
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 185
Did not provide
83.7% 950

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.6% 224
Not a volunteer
80.4% 917

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 4
Previously served
6.5% 74
Never served
93.2% 1,061

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.4%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
36.1%
3 children
23.4%
4 children
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
37
1971: 1980
34
1981: 1990
43
1991: 2000
24
2001: 2010
39
2011: 2015
25
2017
10
2018
10
2019
6
2020
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.8%
moved in the last year
55.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,145
Moved from QLD
110
Moved: same area (SA2)
62
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
33.5%
15: 29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
21.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.0%
Step family: no other children
13.4%
Blended family: no other children
6.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $545/wk Rent: $265/wk $108/wk less rent
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Income: $560/wk Rent: $300/wk $73/wk less rent
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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $216/wk less rent
Home Hill
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Malanda
Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk $123/wk less rent
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Imbil
Income: $540/wk Rent: $300/wk $73/wk less rent
Wonga Beach
Income: $572/wk Rent: $310/wk $63/wk less rent

Suburbs near Coral Cove

The closest suburb to Coral Cove is Innes Park, 2.1 km away.

Innes Park
2.1 km away · income $726/wk · rent $335/wk
Elliott Heads
3.2 km away · income $580/wk · rent $293/wk
Bargara
6.4 km away · income $655/wk · rent $340/wk
Ashfield (Qld)
8.4 km away · income $882/wk · rent $393/wk
Kalkie
10.2 km away · income $726/wk · rent $310/wk
Kepnock
10.5 km away · income $608/wk · rent $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Cove

What is the population of Coral Cove QLD?

The population of Coral Cove QLD is 1,462 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 628 people per km². Coral Cove is ranked #3,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coral Cove?

The median personal income in Coral Cove QLD is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year. The median household income is $1,620 per week. Family income is $1,786 per week. Coral Cove is ranked #6,091 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coral Cove?

Median rent in Coral Cove QLD is $373 per week ($1,616 per month). Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Coral Cove ranks #2,694 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coral Cove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coral Cove QLD is $1,655. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coral Cove?

The median age in Coral Cove QLD is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coral Cove a good suburb to live in?

Coral Cove is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,462. The median income is $664/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30716. All dollar figures in AUD.