Cooloola Cove
QLD 4580 • Rest of QLD
About Cooloola Cove
Cooloola Cove is a coastal locality in the Gympie Region, located 228 km north of Brisbane and 52 km northeast of Gympie in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. With a population of around 2,900 and a median age of 60+, it is popular with retirees and sea-changers seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, with predominantly detached houses and a family/single household mix.
The suburb offers a relaxed, low-key coastal atmosphere near Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Strait. Residents enjoy access to local parks including Centenary Of Federation Park with BBQ facilities. The Veterans & Community Hall serves as a social hub and houses a memorial wall for Vietnam War veterans. Nearby Tin Can Bay provides schools, shops, and the famous wild dolphin feeding experience. For extensive shopping and services, Gympie is a 30-minute drive.
Cooloola Cove falls under postcode 4580 and is governed by Gympie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gympie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Cooloola Connect — Gympie 50-60 min
Commute to Gympie
🛣️ Regional area with limited public transport; car essential; Brisbane is 2.5 hours by car
Limited local amenities; Tin Can Bay nearby for essentials; car required for most activities
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsCnr Nautilus And Queen Elizabeth Drives Cooloola Cove 4580 QLD
Schools
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Schnapper Creek Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 179
- 2. New Zealand 95
- 3. Philippines 26
- 4. Germany 20
- 5. South Africa 20
- 6. Netherlands 19
- 7. Scotland 15
- 8. Ireland 11
- 9. Italy 8
- 10. United States 8
- 11. Papua New Guinea 7
- 12. Malaysia 6
- 13. Croatia 4
- 14. Indonesia 4
- 15. Canada 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)