Cookamidgera NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cookamidgera NSW is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cookamidgera is $671 per week ($34,892 per year). Median rent in Cookamidgera is $148 per week ($641 per month). Cookamidgera has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Cookamidgera has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cookamidgera is $1,491.

There were 4 recorded offences in Cookamidgera in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Cookamidgera Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cookamidgera Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$671/wk
$34,892 per year
#5964 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$148/wk
$641 per month
#8365 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,491/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cookamidgera Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (88) Female 42.9% (66)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
151 people · 181.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,724
Family income/wk

Cookamidgera Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cookamidgera Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.7% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.3% 23 dwellings

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

Cookamidgera Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cookamidgera Religion

No Religion
24.7%
Anglican
23.4%
Catholic
21.4%
Uniting Church
12.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.8%
Not stated
5.8%
Baptist
3.9%
Eastern Orthodox
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cookamidgera Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Cookamidgera Employment

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Employed full-time
39.8% 45 people
Employed part-time
10.6% 12 people
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Unemployed
8.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
41.6% 47 people

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

Cookamidgera Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.2%
Bachelor Degree
23.3%
Postgraduate Degree
16.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%

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

Cookamidgera Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
29.0%
Professionals
25.8%
Managers
16.1%
Community & Personal Service
9.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%

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

Cookamidgera Field of Study

Engineering
42.3%
Agriculture & Environment
30.8%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Management & Commerce
11.5%

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

Cookamidgera Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cookamidgera Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cookamidgera Marital Status

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Married
46.6% 55
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Divorced
16.1% 19
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Widowed
4.2% 5
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Never married
33.1% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cookamidgera Ancestry

Australian
35.6%
English
35.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.4%
Scottish
8.9%
Irish
7.4%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cookamidgera School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.5%
Secondary — Government
30.4%
Vocational Education
13.0%

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

Cookamidgera Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.6% 13
No need for assistance
95.4% 272

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

Cookamidgera Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.0% 17
Not a volunteer
86.0% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cookamidgera Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.4%
$800-$999/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
34.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cookamidgera How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.0%
Car (passenger)
8.0%
Did not go to work
6.0%

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

Cookamidgera Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Cookamidgera Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.1%
3 bedrooms
41.1%
4 bedrooms
33.9%
5 bedrooms
17.9%

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

Cookamidgera Population Mobility

7.0%
moved in the last year
23.6%
moved in the last 5 years
9.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cookamidgera Indigenous Population

12.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
35
Indigenous residents
250
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cookamidgera Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
7
Asthma
7
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3

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

Cookamidgera Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
15.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cookamidgera Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.5%
Couple — no children
24.2%
Couple — no children under 15
23.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cookamidgera Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 20
Did not provide
83.5% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cookamidgera Children Ever Born

No children
14.3%
2 children
19.0%
3 children
66.7%

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

Cookamidgera When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3

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

Cookamidgera Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.4%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
18.7%
30+ hours
15.4%
Did not do domestic work
22.8%

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

Cookamidgera Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
23.6%
3 persons
25.5%
4 persons
9.1%
5 persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cookamidgera Where Residents Moved From

Same address
133
Moved from NSW
10

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

Cookamidgera Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.4%
Step family — no other children
13.8%
Blended family — no other children
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cookamidgera Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Other Against Person
3
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Cookamidgera Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,300/wk
Median Rent $148/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.4%

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

If you earn X in Cookamidgera

≈ $5,633/month
Median rent $148/wk
Left after rent $1,152/wk
Rent share 11.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cookamidgera vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cookamidgera

What is the population of Cookamidgera NSW?

The population of Cookamidgera NSW is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Cookamidgera is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cookamidgera?

The median personal income in Cookamidgera NSW is $671 per week, or $34,892 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $1,724 per week.Cookamidgera is ranked #5,964 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cookamidgera?

Median rent in Cookamidgera NSW is $148 per week ($641 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cookamidgera ranks #8,365 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cookamidgera?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cookamidgera NSW is $1,491. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cookamidgera?

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

Is Cookamidgera a good suburb to live in?

Cookamidgera is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 151.The median income is $671/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% 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: 11016. All dollar figures in AUD.