Coronet Bay, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Coronet Bay VIC is 1,108 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coronet Bay is $542 per week ($28,184 per year). Median rent in Coronet Bay is $281 per week ($1,218 per month). Coronet Bay has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Coronet Bay has a population density of 270 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coronet Bay is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coronet Bay is $1,300.

There were 83 recorded offences in Coronet Bay in 2025-25, a rate of 75 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (30 offences).

Population
1,108
Census 2021
Median income
$542/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$281/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Coronet Bay vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Coronet Bay is $542 a week, 29% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,199th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $281 a week, $35 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 29.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCoronet BayTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$542/wk$767/wk −29%$766/wk
Household income$952/wk$1,687/wk −44%$1,637/wk
Rent$281/wk$316/wk −11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,723/mo −25%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.5%19.1% +10.4 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 Coronet Bay, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Coronet Bay Population

1,108 residents at the 2021 Census.

Coronet Bay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$542/wk
$28,184 per year
Ranked 7,808 of 14,663
Median Rent
$281/wk
$1,218 per month
Ranked 5,372 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Coronet Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $952/wk
Median rent $281/wk
Rent to income 29.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Coronet Bay against your income

About $4,125 a month
Median rent $281/wk
Left after rent $671/wk
Rent share 29.5%

Coronet Bay Map

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People in Coronet Bay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (564) Female 49.3% (549)

Population Density

270
people per km²
1,108 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,353
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
5.6%
New Zealand
1.8%
Germany
1.0%
Mauritius
0.9%
Greece
0.8%
Philippines
0.8%
Italy
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
1.6%
Croatian
0.5%
French
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.5%
Thai
0.4%
Polish
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
42.4%
Australian
35.6%
Irish
13.3%
Scottish
13.1%
Italian
6.2%
German
4.2%
Greek
2.3%
Dutch
2.2%
Croatian
1.5%
Maltese
1.4%
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
45.9%
Catholic
18.1%
Not stated
11.6%
Anglican
11.0%
Eastern Orthodox
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Baptist
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.2% 368
Separated
4.1% 40
Divorced
18.3% 176
Widowed
6.0% 58
Never married
33.4% 322

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.4%
Couple: children under 15
27.1%
Couple: no children under 15
12.1%
One parent: children under 15
10.9%
One parent: no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.7%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
7.4%
5 persons
2.3%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Coronet Bay

Housing Tenure

Of the 484 occupied private dwellings in Coronet Bay at the 2021 Census, 20.7% were rented, 43.4% owned outright and 33.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
43.4% 210 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.7% 163 dwellings
Rented
20.7% 100 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.9% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
20.4%
3 bedrooms
53.5%
4 bedrooms
20.9%
5 bedrooms
3.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
4.7%
$600-$799/mo
8.8%
$800-$999/mo
12.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
4.0%

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

Work, income and education in Coronet Bay

Employment

Employed full-time
25.3% 208 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 156 people
Unemployed
2.6% 21 people
Not in labour force
53.2% 437 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Professionals
20.8%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Labourers
8.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.7%
Sales Workers
7.6%
Managers
6.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.5%
$4,000+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.5%
Did not go to work
17.7%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Walked only
1.4%
Bus
0.8%
Truck
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.2%

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
51.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
3.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
22.4%
Management & Commerce
16.1%
Education
12.2%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Health
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Agriculture & Environment
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
41.3%
Secondary: Government
22.4%
Pre-school
16.1%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Primary: Catholic
2.1%

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
84.7%
Has need for assistance
8.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
118
Arthritis
61
Diabetes
53
Lung condition
49
Asthma
48
Heart disease
38
Cancer
30
Stroke
16
Kidney disease
14
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 122
Did not provide
85.7% 732

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 133
Not a volunteer
84.8% 742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 29
Never served
96.7% 853

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.1%
1 child
13.2%
2 children
33.2%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
9.1%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
58
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
31
1991: 2000
14
2001: 2010
12
2011: 2015
7

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

Population Mobility

17.8%
moved in the last year
54.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
823
Moved from VIC
127
Moved: same area (SA2)
37
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5: 14 hours
27.4%
15: 29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
11.0%
Did not do domestic work
29.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.3%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Coronet Bay Crime Statistics

83 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
30
Assault
20
Theft
12
Property Damage
7
Fraud
4
Drug Offences
4
Break & Enter
3
Weapons
2
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Coronet Bay

The closest suburb to Coronet Bay is Corinella (Vic.), 1.9 km away.

Corinella (Vic.)
1.9 km away · income $603/wk · rent $320/wk
Grantville
8.8 km away · income $625/wk · rent $300/wk
San Remo (Vic.)
10.9 km away · income $727/wk · rent $301/wk
Cape Woolamai
14.9 km away · income $732/wk · rent $340/wk
Lang Lang
19.1 km away · income $811/wk · rent $310/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Coronet Bay

What is the population of Coronet Bay VIC?

The population of Coronet Bay VIC is 1,108 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 270 people per km². Coronet Bay is ranked #3,821 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coronet Bay?

The median personal income in Coronet Bay VIC is $542 per week, or $28,184 per year. The median household income is $952 per week. Family income is $1,353 per week. Coronet Bay is ranked #7,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coronet Bay?

Median rent in Coronet Bay VIC is $281 per week ($1,218 per month). Rent represents 29.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Coronet Bay ranks #5,372 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coronet Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coronet Bay VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coronet Bay?

The median age in Coronet Bay VIC is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coronet Bay a good suburb to live in?

Coronet Bay is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,108. The median income is $542/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20644. All dollar figures in AUD.