Suburbs Cobar Park

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Cobar Park NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cobar Park NSW is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cobar Park is $430 per week ($22,360 per year). Median rent in Cobar Park is $157 per week ($680 per month). Cobar Park has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Cobar Park has a population density of 43.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobar Park is $975.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cobar Park in 2025-26, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Cobar Park, New South Wales — 33.4662°S, 150.1572°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (6)

Cobar Park Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cobar Park Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$430/wk
$22,360 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$157/wk
$680 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cobar Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (23) Female 42.5% (17)

Population Density

43.7
people per km²
36 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,124
Family income/wk

Cobar Park Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cobar Park Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
43.8% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.3% 9 dwellings

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

Cobar Park Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cobar Park Religion

No Religion
37.8%
Catholic
24.3%
Anglican
16.2%
Uniting Church
13.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cobar Park Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
22.7%

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

Cobar Park Employment

⏰
Employed part-time
22.7% 5 people
🔍
Unemployed
13.6% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
63.6% 14 people

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

Cobar Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.3%
Bachelor Degree
35.7%

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

Cobar Park Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Cobar Park Field of Study

Education
57.1%
Management & Commerce
42.9%

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

Cobar Park Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cobar Park Marital Status

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Married
45.0% 9
🕊️
Widowed
15.0% 3
👤
Never married
40.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cobar Park Ancestry

English
40.6%
Australian
23.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.5%
Other
10.9%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cobar Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Cobar Park Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
18.6% 11
✅
No need for assistance
81.4% 48

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

Cobar Park Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.1% 6
—
Not a volunteer
76.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cobar Park Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
66.7%

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

Cobar Park Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.6%
3 bedrooms
47.4%
4 bedrooms
21.1%

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

Cobar Park Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
15.2%
moved in the last 5 years
27.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cobar Park Indigenous Population

20.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
15
Indigenous residents
58
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cobar Park Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Cancer
4
Mental health
3

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

Cobar Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cobar Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
58.6%
Couple — no children
20.7%
Couple — no children under 15
10.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cobar Park Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
33.3% 9
—
Did not provide
66.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cobar Park Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
35.0%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
50.0%

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

Cobar Park Household Size

1 person
57.1%
2 persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cobar Park Family Blending

Other couple — children only
54.5%
Intact family — no other children
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cobar Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cobar Park Schools

6
schools nearby
4
government
942
avg ICSEA score
1,873
total students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 287 students
993
ICSEA
La Salle Academy Lithgow Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 230 students
980
ICSEA
Zig Zag Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 120 students
934
ICSEA
Lithgow Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 324 students
919
ICSEA
Lithgow High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 654 students
918
ICSEA
Cooerwull Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 258 students
906
ICSEA

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

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Cobar Park Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $774/wk
Median Rent $157/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Cobar Park

≈ $3,354/month
Median rent $157/wk
Left after rent $617/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daceyville
Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $27/wk
Boggabilla
Income: $486/wk Rent: $155/wk Save: $2/wk

Cobar Park vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Balickera
Pop: 18 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk
Brawboy
Pop: 18 Income: $900/wk Rent: $400/wk
Coxs Crown
Pop: 18 Income: $350/wk
Moolpa
Pop: 18 Income: $791/wk
Moore Park
Pop: 18 Income: $774/wk Rent: $550/wk
Mount Foster
Pop: 18 Income: $1,187/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobar Park

What is the population of Cobar Park NSW?

The population of Cobar Park NSW is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Cobar Park?

The median personal income in Cobar Park NSW is $430 per week, or $22,360 per year.The median household income is $774 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.

How much is rent in Cobar Park?

Median rent in Cobar Park NSW is $157 per week ($680 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cobar Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobar Park NSW is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cobar Park?

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

Is Cobar Park a good suburb to live in?

Cobar Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 36.The median income is $430/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10949. All dollar figures in AUD.