Cookardinia NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cookardinia NSW is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cookardinia is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Cookardinia is $185 per week ($802 per month). Cookardinia has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Cookardinia has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cookardinia is $1,150.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cookardinia in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Cookardinia Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cookardinia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$860/wk
$44,720 per year
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,150/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cookardinia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (38) Female 54.2% (45)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
81 people · 189.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Cookardinia 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
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cookardinia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 4 dwellings

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

Cookardinia Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cookardinia Religion

No Religion
31.5%
Catholic
21.9%
Uniting Church
19.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.0%
Anglican
8.2%
Lutheran
4.1%
Not stated
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cookardinia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Cookardinia Employment

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Employed full-time
53.6% 30 people
Employed part-time
28.6% 16 people
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Not in labour force
17.9% 10 people

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

Cookardinia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.5%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.8%

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

Cookardinia Occupation

Managers
34.5%
Professionals
31.0%
Community & Personal Service
24.1%
Labourers
10.3%

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

Cookardinia Field of Study

Health
37.0%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Education
18.5%
Society & Culture
11.1%

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

Cookardinia Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cookardinia Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cookardinia Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 38
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Divorced
5.3% 3
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Widowed
10.5% 6
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Never married
17.5% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cookardinia Ancestry

Australian
43.9%
English
27.6%
Scottish
15.3%
German
6.1%
Dutch
4.1%
Other
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cookardinia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.6%
Secondary — Government
47.4%

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

Cookardinia Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 162

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

Cookardinia Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.5% 20
Not a volunteer
65.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cookardinia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Walked only
14.3%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Cookardinia Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.0%
2 vehicles
52.0%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Cookardinia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.4%
3 bedrooms
48.4%
4 bedrooms
32.3%

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

Cookardinia Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cookardinia Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
149
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cookardinia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Cookardinia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,500+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cookardinia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.9%
Couple — no children
31.8%
Couple — no children under 15
18.2%
One parent — children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cookardinia Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.2% 3
Did not provide
94.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cookardinia Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
66.7%

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

Cookardinia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
33.9%
15–29 hours
4.8%
30+ hours
19.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.8%

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

Cookardinia Household Size

1 person
43.5%
2 persons
21.7%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cookardinia Where Residents Moved From

Same address
66
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Cookardinia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cookardinia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Weapons
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cookardinia Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,674/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Cookardinia

≈ $7,254/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $1,489/wk
Rent share 11.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cookardinia vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cookardinia

What is the population of Cookardinia NSW?

The population of Cookardinia NSW is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Cookardinia?

The median personal income in Cookardinia NSW is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,674 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Cookardinia?

Median rent in Cookardinia NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cookardinia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cookardinia NSW is $1,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cookardinia?

The median age in Cookardinia NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cookardinia a good suburb to live in?

Cookardinia is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 81.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 11017. All dollar figures in AUD.