Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile
Cook ACT — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cook, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cook ACT is 2,965 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cook is $1,288 per week ($66,976 per year). Median rent in Cook is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Cook has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Cook has a population density of 1872.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cook is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cook is $2,167.
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Cook Population
Cook Median Income & Rent
Cook Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cook Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cook Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cook Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cook Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cook Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cook Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Cook Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cook Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cook Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cook Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cook Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cook Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cook Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cook Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cook School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cook Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cook Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cook Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cook How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cook Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cook Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cook Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cook Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cook Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cook Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cook Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cook Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cook Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cook Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cook When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cook Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cook Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cook Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cook Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cook Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cook
What is the population of Cook ACT?
The population of Cook ACT is 2,965 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1872.9 people per km².Cook is ranked #2,434 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cook?
The median personal income in Cook ACT is $1,288 per week, or $66,976 per year.The median household income is $2,269 per week.Family income is $3,054 per week.Cook is ranked #292 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cook?
Median rent in Cook ACT is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cook ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cook?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cook ACT is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cook?
The median age in Cook ACT is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cook a good suburb to live in?
Cook is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,965.The median income is $1,288/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 80040. All dollar figures in AUD.