Cooke Plains SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cooke Plains, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cooke Plains SA is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cooke Plains is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Cooke Plains is $120 per week ($520 per month). Cooke Plains has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Cooke Plains has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooke Plains is $650.

There were 6 recorded offences in Cooke Plains in 2024-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Cooke Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cooke Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$606/wk
$31,512 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cooke Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (38) Female 44.9% (31)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
69 people · 263.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Cooke Plains Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cooke Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 6 dwellings

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

Cooke Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cooke Plains Religion

No Religion
58.6%
Not stated
10.0%
Lutheran
8.6%
Uniting Church
7.1%
SB OSB NRA SB
5.7%
Catholic
5.7%
Anglican
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cooke Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.0%

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

Cooke Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 24 people
Employed part-time
8.3% 4 people
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Unemployed
8.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 16 people

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

Cooke Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.7%
Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Certificate I/II
17.2%

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

Cooke Plains Occupation

Managers
64.7%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Labourers
17.6%

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

Cooke Plains Field of Study

Engineering
29.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
29.4%
Agriculture & Environment
23.5%
Education
17.6%

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

Cooke Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cooke Plains Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
38.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
38.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cooke Plains Marital Status

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Married
57.6% 34
↔️
Separated
5.1% 3
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Never married
37.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cooke Plains Ancestry

Australian
36.8%
English
35.6%
German
9.2%
Irish
5.7%
Scottish
4.6%
Other
4.6%
Dutch
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cooke Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
58.3%
Primary — Government
41.7%

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

Cooke Plains Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 132

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

Cooke Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.5% 12
Not a volunteer
76.5% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cooke Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.1%
Did not go to work
23.8%
Walked only
19.0%

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

Cooke Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
31.3%

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

Cooke Plains Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.8%
3 bedrooms
44.4%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
18.5%

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

Cooke Plains Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
28.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cooke Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cooke Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Heart disease
5
Mental health
4

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

Cooke Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.9%
$1-$149/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cooke Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.0%
Couple — children under 15
34.0%
Couple — no children under 15
16.0%
One parent — no children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cooke Plains Military Service

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Previously served
5.6% 3
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Never served
94.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cooke Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 9
Did not provide
84.7% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cooke Plains Children Ever Born

No children
41.7%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
25.0%

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

Cooke Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
32.8%
15–29 hours
21.3%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Cooke Plains Household Size

1 person
39.1%
2 persons
47.8%
3 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cooke Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from SA
7

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

Cooke Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cooke Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Theft
3
Other Against Person
2
Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Cooke Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Cooke Plains

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,005/wk
Rent share 10.7%

Cooke Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooke Plains

What is the population of Cooke Plains SA?

The population of Cooke Plains SA is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Cooke Plains?

The median personal income in Cooke Plains SA is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Cooke Plains?

Median rent in Cooke Plains SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cooke Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooke Plains SA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cooke Plains?

The median age in Cooke Plains SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cooke Plains a good suburb to live in?

Cooke Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 69.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 40297. All dollar figures in AUD.