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Cooks Gap NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cooks Gap, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cooks Gap NSW is 549 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cooks Gap is $632 per week ($32,864 per year). Median rent in Cooks Gap is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Cooks Gap has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Cooks Gap has a population density of 12.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cooks Gap is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooks Gap is $1,700.
There were 7 recorded offences in Cooks Gap in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).
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Cooks Gap Population
Cooks Gap Median Income & Rent
Cooks Gap Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cooks Gap Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cooks Gap Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cooks Gap Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cooks Gap Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cooks Gap Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cooks Gap Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Cooks Gap Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cooks Gap Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cooks Gap Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cooks Gap Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cooks Gap Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cooks Gap Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cooks Gap Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cooks Gap Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cooks Gap School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cooks Gap Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cooks Gap Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cooks Gap Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cooks Gap How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cooks Gap Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cooks Gap Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cooks Gap Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cooks Gap Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cooks Gap Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cooks Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cooks Gap Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cooks Gap Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cooks Gap Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cooks Gap Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cooks Gap When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cooks Gap Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cooks Gap Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cooks Gap Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cooks Gap Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cooks Gap Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Cooks Gap Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooks Gap
What is the population of Cooks Gap NSW?
The population of Cooks Gap NSW is 549 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.4 people per km².Cooks Gap is ranked #4,882 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cooks Gap?
The median personal income in Cooks Gap NSW is $632 per week, or $32,864 per year.The median household income is $1,637 per week.Family income is $1,897 per week.Cooks Gap is ranked #6,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cooks Gap?
Median rent in Cooks Gap NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cooks Gap ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cooks Gap?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooks Gap NSW is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cooks Gap?
The median age in Cooks Gap NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cooks Gap a good suburb to live in?
Cooks Gap is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 549.The median income is $632/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 11018. All dollar figures in AUD.