Coolalinga, NT 0839
Coolalinga property market
Coolalinga's busiest market is unit sales, with 32 sales at around $370k (up sharply) as of July 2026, taking about 21 days to sell (down a lot from 159 days last year), with prices growing faster than most unit markets nationally, with 2-bedroom the most common at around two-thirds.
Unit rentals are close behind, with 24 leases at $520 a week, renting out in about 14 days, with rents growing faster than most unit rental markets nationally. Then come 5 house sales at around $584k and 5 house rentals at $825 a week.
Who lives hereA below-average-income, mostly-renter, mixed-age suburb — multicultural and newcomer-heavy.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Coolalinga demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Coolalinga?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Coolalinga
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Coolalinga
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.5× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Coolalinga
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Coolalinga
No school inside Coolalinga itself — the closest options around it are shown. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- No schools within 5 km — widen the radius.
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Coolalinga median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Coolalinga — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Coolalinga property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Coolalinga
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Coolalinga against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Coolalinga in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Coolalinga — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Coolalinga median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Coolalinga rose from $155k (Jul 2021) to $427k (Jun 2026) — +176.0% growth over five years — peaking at $679k between Oct 2024 and Sep 2025. Median house rent went from $419/wk to $526/wk (+25.5%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $189k to $317k (+67.8%), with rent up from $309/wk to $365/wk (+18.1%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Coolalinga: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Coolalinga, ranked by distance — each lined up against Coolalinga on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Coolalinga
Suburbs anywhere in NT that behave like Coolalinga — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Coolalinga vs Driver: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $236k against Coolalinga's $285k — about 17% lower, with homes selling in 17 days versus 40 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Coolalinga: Driver property growth, Bakewell average house price, Coconut Grove property growth, Karama, NT property market and Gray property growth.
Coolalinga's closest rental-market twins: Karama median house price, Bakewell property prices, Driver property growth, Gray property growth and Coconut Grove house prices. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Coolalinga
24 data-driven answers about Coolalinga's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Coolalinga?
#The median house price in Coolalinga, NT 0839 is $285k as of June 2026, based on 5 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +0.5% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Coolalinga?
#The median unit price in Coolalinga, NT 0839 is $285k as of June 2026, based on 5 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +50.0% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Coolalinga?
#The median weekly house rent in Coolalinga is $421 as of June 2026, drawn from 4 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $421 per week. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Coolalinga?
#A 3 bedroom house in Coolalinga rents for a median $421 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 4 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 4-bedroom $421/week. Unit rents: 1-bedroom $421/week, 2-bedroom $421/week, 3-bedroom $421/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Coolalinga?
#Gross rental yield in Coolalinga is 6.55% for houses and 6.55% for units as of June 2026, compared with the NT unit median of 5.90%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 4 bedroom house in Coolalinga?
#As of June 2026, Coolalinga medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
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| Houses | — | — | — | $285k | $285k |
| Units | $285k | $285k | $285k | — | $285k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Coolalinga median?
#At the median Coolalinga unit ($285k purchase, $421/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $286 — about $135 less per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Coolalinga's property market trends?
#Coolalinga's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +0.5% year-on-year and units +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 40 days — faster than a year ago by 16; sales supply sits at 5.6 months (very loose). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Coolalinga market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Coolalinga as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Coolalinga, house prices rose +0.5% over the year, gross rental yield is 6.55% against a NT median of 3.11%, houses take a median 40 days to sell, sales supply is 5.6 months (very loose). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Coolalinga?
#Houses in Coolalinga sell in a median 40 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 40 days. Days on market have tightened by 16 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Coolalinga a tight or loose property market right now?
#Coolalinga's sales market sits at 5.6 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Very Loose against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose.
Have property prices in Coolalinga gone up or down?
#House prices in Coolalinga moved +0.5% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +50.0%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Coolalinga?
#, with 6 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 0.7 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Coolalinga compare to other NT suburbs?
#Coolalinga's median house price ($285k) is 39% below the NT median ($468k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 40 days vs 30 days state median. On gross yield, Coolalinga sits at 6.55% vs 3.11% state median.
What's the most popular property type in Coolalinga?
#The most-transacted segment in Coolalinga over the 12 months to June 2026 is 4 bed houses with 9 sales. 1 bed units come second at 9 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Coolalinga last year?
#Coolalinga recorded 9 house sales and 9 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 18 transactions. On the rental side, 6 houses and 6 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Coolalinga in?
#Coolalinga is in postcode 0839, in the Darwin region of NT. Addresses there are written as Coolalinga, NT 0839.
What is the population of Coolalinga?
#Coolalinga, NT 0839 is home to 326 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 19, and the average household holds 1.3 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Coolalinga?
#The median household in Coolalinga earns $1k per week — roughly $67k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $836/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Coolalinga?
#The unemployment rate in Coolalinga is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Coolalinga?
#Coolalinga is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Coolalinga?
#Coolalinga has 32 schools within reach — including Howard Springs Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Bees Creek Primary School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Coolalinga a good place to live?
#Coolalinga, NT 0839 has a population of 326, a median age of 19, a median household income around $1k/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 32 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Coolalinga market data last updated?
#This Coolalinga market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.