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Cobaki

NSW 2486 • New South Wales

203
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSubtropicalHinterlandRegional
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About Cobaki

Cobaki is a small rural locality in the Tweed Shire of north-eastern New South Wales, located approximately 28 kilometres west of Tweed Heads and 57 kilometres south-east of Surfers Paradise, Queensland. The community recorded a population of 203 residents at the 2021 census and sits at a low elevation of around 9 metres above sea level in the Tweed River valley hinterland. The area is characterised by lush subtropical vegetation and is surrounded by neighbouring localities including Piggabeen, Carool, and Cobaki Lakes.

Cobaki attracts residents who value a quiet rural lifestyle within commuting range of the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads urban areas. The locality is predominantly Australian-born with a small proportion of New Zealand and other international residents. Local amenities are limited, with residents relying on Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast for shopping, healthcare, schools, and employment, while enjoying the peaceful hinterland setting and subtropical environment typical of the Tweed Valley.

Cobaki falls under postcode 2486 and is governed by the Tweed Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2486
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tweed
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.22°, 153.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.62 km²
Population Density
27 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2486

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2486, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,205
Median 2023–24
$52,062
▲ 26.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,612

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2486; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Varsity Lakes Station (QLD)
38 km
N/A - drive only

Bus Services

  • 703,704 — Tweed Heads - Murwillumbah via Tumbulgum Rd ~30-40 min to Tweed Heads

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
Drive to Helensvale or Varsity Lakes (~40 min), then train to Brisbane (~1 hr 10 min)
By Bus
~35 min to Tweed Heads, then Gold Coast/Brisbane coach
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 30 min to Brisbane; ~35 min to Tweed Heads CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 20 min to Brisbane

🛣️ Cobaki is best served by car. The Pacific Motorway (M1) is the primary corridor north to the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Cobaki is a rural hinterland community with no local shops or public transport stops within walking distance. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
203
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tweed Local Government Area, which contains Cobaki. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
182.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
202.4 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Up 2.5%
Non-DV assault
416.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
359.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Tweed →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cobaki known for? +

Cobaki attracts residents who value a quiet rural lifestyle within commuting range of the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads urban areas.

How far is Cobaki from Sydney CBD? +

Cobaki is approximately 100 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~1 hr 30 min to Brisbane; ~35 min to Tweed Heads CBD in peak hour and ~1 hr 20 min to Brisbane off-peak.

Does Cobaki have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Varsity Lakes Station (QLD) (38 km away, approximately N/A - drive only walk) on the Gold Coast Light Rail (G:link) terminus; connects to Brisbane via Helensvale. Bus services include 703,704, running to Tweed Heads - Murwillumbah via Tumbulgum Rd in approximately ~30-40 min to Tweed Heads.

What is the population of Cobaki? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cobaki has a population of 203 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Cobaki a good place to live? +

Cobaki is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The locality is predominantly Australian-born with a small proportion of New Zealand and other international residents.

What is the postcode for Cobaki? +

The postcode for Cobaki is 2486. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

Is Cobaki a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cobaki is part of the Tweed LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.