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Cooma

NSW 2630 • Rest of NSW

6,715
Population (2021)
$71,448
Median Household Income
97.84 km²
Area
$290/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreSnowy Mountains GatewayHistoricFour SeasonsMulticultural Heritage

About Cooma

Cooma is a historic regional town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, situated at an elevation of 838 metres. With a population of approximately 6,700, it serves as the gateway to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts and Kosciuszko National Park. The town has a rich history connected to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, which brought migrants from over 30 countries in the 1950s.

Cooma offers a vibrant main street with local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and heritage buildings. The town attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round with skiing in winter and bushwalking, fishing, and camping in warmer months. It has good schools, healthcare facilities, and a strong community spirit, appealing to families and those seeking a mountain lifestyle with affordable housing.

Cooma falls under postcode 2630 and is governed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2630
Urban Area
Snowy - Monaro
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro Regional
Federal Electorate
Eden-monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.25°, 149.11°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
97.84 km²
Elevation
838m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Cooma for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$562K
170 sales · ▲ 5% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$516K
10 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.4%

50 state housing + 43 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink 832 — Canberra 1h 20m
  • Snowlink — Jindabyne, Thredbo, Perisher 45 min - 1h 30m

Commute to Canberra

Distance
110 km
By Bus
1h 20m (NSW TrainLink)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30m
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15m

🛣️ No rail service; bus connects to Canberra 3 times daily

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre is compact and walkable; car essential for regional travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Commissioner Street Cooma 2630 NSW
  • Woolworths
    12-20 Vale Street Cooma 2630 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Cooma, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Bredbo Rail Bridge Group
Goulburn-Bombala railway, Bredbo • SHR #01029
Royal Hotel & Outbuildings
223 Sharp Street Cooma • SHR #00616
Cooma Railway Station and yard group
Bradley Street, Cooma • SHR #01116
Rock Bolt Development Site
Sharp Street, Cooma • SHR #01984
Cooma Gaol
Cooma • SHR #02092

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro Regional →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,681
Census 2021
6,715
▲ 0.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$31,668
Personal Income 2021
$40,092
▲ 26.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$40,092 / yr
$771/wk
Household
$71,448 / yr
$1374/wk
Family
$99,164 / yr
$1907/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,224
Born Overseas 1,107

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 147
  • 2. New Zealand 108
  • 3. Germany 87
  • 4. India 74
  • 5. Italy 59
  • 6. Philippines 44
  • 7. Netherlands 39
  • 8. Pakistan 32
  • 9. South Africa 29
  • 10. China 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,627
English 2,363
Irish 797
Scottish 734
German 389
Italian 229
Australian Aboriginal 227
Dutch 125
Chinese 90
Indian 74

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,049
Both parents born in Australia
1,365
Both parents born overseas
697
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.2%
No Religion
36.7%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
385 (5.7%)
5-14 years
713 (10.6%)
15-19 years
321 (4.8%)
20-24 years
319 (4.8%)
25-34 years
858 (12.8%)
35-44 years
810 (12.1%)
45-54 years
821 (12.2%)
55-64 years
937 (14.0%)
65-74 years
754 (11.2%)
75-84 years
539 (8.0%)
85+ years
242 (3.6%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cooma known for? +

Cooma offers a vibrant main street with local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and heritage buildings.

How far is Cooma from Sydney CBD? +

Cooma is approximately 110 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 1h 30m in peak hour and 1h 15m off-peak.

Does Cooma have public transport? +

Bus services include NSW TrainLink 832, running to Canberra in approximately 1h 20m.

What is the population of Cooma? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cooma has a population of 6,715 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Cooma a good place to live? +

Cooma is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The town attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round with skiing in winter and bushwalking, fishing, and camping in warmer months.

What is the postcode for Cooma? +

The postcode for Cooma is 2630. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Cooma? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Cooma is about $771 per week (around $40,100 per year). The median household income is $1,374 per week and the median family income is $1,907 per week.

What is the median house price in Cooma? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $561,500, up 5% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $516,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Cooma? +

The median age in Cooma is 44. The largest age group is 55–64 (937 residents, around 14%). Around 21% of residents are under 20 and about 23% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Cooma a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cooma is part of the Snowy Monaro Regional 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.

How much is rent in Cooma? +

In Cooma, the median weekly rent is $290, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300 (2021 Census).