Cootralantra
NSW 2628 • New South Wales
About Cootralantra
Cootralantra is a small rural hamlet in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, nestled in the elevated country of the Snowy Mountains foothills approximately 5 kilometres east of Berridale and 27 kilometres north of Cooma. Sitting at around 1,021 metres above sea level, the locality covers 162 square kilometres of high-country grazing land and is part of the broader Monaro Tablelands. With a population of 107 residents, Cootralantra is a tight-knit agricultural community within the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro.
The surrounding landscape is characterised by the open rolling grasslands, cold-climate pastures, and alpine vistas typical of the Monaro high country, with Cootralantra Hill rising to 1,038 metres. The nearby town of Berridale provides the closest everyday services, while Cooma — the commercial hub of the Snowy Monaro region — is a 25-minute drive south along the Snowy Mountains Highway. The locality's elevated position and rural character appeal to those drawn to highland grazing country living, with access to the Snowy Mountains ski fields and national parks within a short drive.
Cootralantra falls under postcode 2628 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2628
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2628, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2628; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Snowliner Coaches S745 — Berridale to Cooma (school service) ~20 min to Cooma
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Canberra CBD (Civic) is approximately 120km north via the Monaro Highway — a 1.5 hour drive. The Snowy Mountains Highway and Monaro Highway are the primary road connections.
Remote highland rural locality where a car is essential — nearest services are in Berridale or Cooma
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Berridale Public School ICSEA 9826456 3228 Oliver St
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Cooma St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Cootralantra. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)