Cobaki Lakes NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cobaki Lakes, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cobaki Lakes NSW is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cobaki Lakes is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Cobaki Lakes is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Cobaki Lakes has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Cobaki Lakes has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cobaki Lakes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobaki Lakes is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cobaki Lakes in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Cobaki Lakes Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cobaki Lakes Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$860/wk
$44,720 per year
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Cobaki Lakes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.2% (19) Female 57.8% (26)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
42 people · 9.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Cobaki Lakes Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cobaki Lakes Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cobaki Lakes Country of Birth

Australia
87.5%
England
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Religion

No Religion
53.7%
Catholic
22.0%
Christian (other)
14.6%
Anglican
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 10 people
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Not in labour force
35.0% 14 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.5%
Bachelor Degree
20.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Sales Workers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cobaki Lakes Field of Study

Management & Commerce
47.6%
Information Technology
23.8%
Engineering
14.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%
$4,000+/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Marital Status

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Married
40.4% 19
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Divorced
12.8% 6
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Widowed
6.4% 3
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Never married
40.4% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Ancestry

English
43.4%
Australian
34.0%
Scottish
17.0%
Dutch
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cobaki Lakes School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.8% 8
Not a volunteer
82.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cobaki Lakes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Did not go to work
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Car Ownership

2 vehicles
57.1%
4+ vehicles
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
70.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Population Mobility

7.1%
moved in the last year
19.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
21.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
34.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
68.0%
Couple — no children
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cobaki Lakes When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.6%
5–14 hours
26.1%
15–29 hours
8.7%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Household Size

1 person
45.5%
2 persons
27.3%
5 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cobaki Lakes Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Cobaki Lakes Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1045
avg ICSEA score
577
total students
St Augustine's Parish Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 482 students
1086
ICSEA
Currumbin Community Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 95 students
1003
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cobaki Lakes Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cobaki Lakes

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,850/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cobaki Lakes vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobaki Lakes

What is the population of Cobaki Lakes NSW?

The population of Cobaki Lakes NSW is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Cobaki Lakes?

The median personal income in Cobaki Lakes NSW is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Cobaki Lakes?

Median rent in Cobaki Lakes NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cobaki Lakes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobaki Lakes NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cobaki Lakes?

The median age in Cobaki Lakes NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cobaki Lakes a good suburb to live in?

Cobaki Lakes is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 42.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10947. All dollar figures in AUD.