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Nolan, 30, was charged with attempted murder over the attack, but has now pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing grievous bodily harm on Friday.
The Brisbane District Court heard Nolan was suffering from a severe schizophrenic episode at the time of the attack.
Defence Barrister Joseph Briggs said the case was 'desperately sad' for those involved.
'I do wish to emphasise this is a very unwell man,' the Courier Mail reported.
A photo of burned carpet and bed sheets from the scene where Ms Coles was doused with petrol and set alight
The Brisbane Courts heard Ms Coles (pictured) does not want her attacker to spend anymore time in jail