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Overview

Coolaroo sits 18 km north of Melbourne’s CBD within the City of Hume and was home to 3,193 residents at the 2021 census. The suburb’s name is thought to mean “brown snake”, and the area was earmarked for housing by the Victorian Housing Commission in 1951, with the first estates built from 1966. This origin has produced a mix of public‑housing precincts and newer private homes, supporting a culturally diverse community.

Education is centred on Coolaroo South Primary School and St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox College, while most retail needs are met by nearby Meadow Heights and Dallas shopping centres. Public transport is robust: four bus routes (532, 540, 542, 901) link the suburb to Broadmeadows, Upfield and Frankston, and Coolaroo railway station on the Craigieburn line offers direct rail access to the city, with Upfield station a short walk away.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.