Coolaroo
Coolaroo Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Coolaroo Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Coolaroo Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Coolaroo Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Sirius College
Sirius College
Ilim College
Ilim College
Hume Central Secondary College
Penola Catholic College
Suburbs Near COOLAROO
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📍 About Coolaroo
COOLAROO is a suburb situated in Northern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 3,193 residents, with a density of 1018 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.6M, representing an 86% increase over the past 10 years.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local private institution St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College, which holds a ranking of #121 among private schools.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 18321 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.69 times the Victorian average of 6810, indicating an above average crime rate for the area.
Demographics: Chinese residents make up 1.60% of the population (approximately 51 people), representing a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.
Transport: The suburb sits approximately 26.9km from the CBD, with a typical drive time of 31 minutes by car. Local train services are provided via a station on the Upfield line.