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Cooma VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cooma, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cooma VIC is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cooma is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Cooma is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Cooma has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Cooma has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooma is $1,473.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cooma in 2025-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Cooma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cooma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$678/wk

$35,256 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,473/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cooma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (45) Female 54.1% (53)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

94 people · 22.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,542

Family income/wk

Cooma Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cooma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.7% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.3% 7 dwellings

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

Cooma Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cooma Religion

No Religion

45.7%

Christian (other)

16.0%

Catholic

9.6%

Not stated

9.6%

Uniting Church

7.4%

Anglican

4.3%

Islam

4.3%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cooma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Cooma Employment

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Employed full-time

41.9% 26 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 16 people

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Not in labour force

32.3% 20 people

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

Cooma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.4%

Certificate I/II

9.4%

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

Cooma Occupation

Community & Personal Service

34.8%

Labourers

26.1%

Managers

13.0%

Professionals

13.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

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

Cooma Field of Study

Engineering

37.0%

Society & Culture

18.5%

Architecture & Building

14.8%

Education

14.8%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

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

Cooma Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cooma Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

17.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cooma Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 46

↔️

Separated

5.9% 5

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Divorced

9.4% 8

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Widowed

4.7% 4

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Never married

25.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cooma Ancestry

Australian

37.2%

English

35.5%

Irish

8.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.8%

Italian

4.1%

Scottish

4.1%

German

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cooma School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

31.3%

Pre-school

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Secondary — Catholic

18.8%

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

Cooma Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 5

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 166

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

Cooma Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 15

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cooma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cooma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Other

15.8%

Did not go to work

7.9%

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

Cooma Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

53.3%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Cooma Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

70.0%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

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

Cooma Population Mobility

5.6%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cooma Indigenous Population

5.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

162

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cooma Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Cooma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

13.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cooma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

20.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cooma Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 10

—

Did not provide

85.1% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cooma Children Ever Born

No children

38.1%

2 children

61.9%

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

Cooma When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Cooma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

13.7%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

24.7%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Cooma Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

53.6%

4 persons

32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cooma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Cooma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cooma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Cooma Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Cooma

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,125/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Income: $636/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $56/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Stawell

Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Carisbrook

Income: $603/wk Rent: $223/wk Save: $27/wk

Hamilton (Vic.)

Income: $693/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $15/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Merbein

Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Cooma vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Brewster

Pop: 47 Income: $949/wk Rent: $250/wk

Burnbank

Pop: 47 Income: $575/wk Rent: $165/wk

Duchembegarra

Pop: 47 Income: $866/wk

Eastern View

Pop: 47 Income: $1,124/wk

Fyans Creek

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk

Koo Wee Rup North

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk Rent: $42/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooma

What is the population of Cooma VIC?

The population of Cooma VIC is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Cooma?

The median personal income in Cooma VIC is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,542 per week.

How much is rent in Cooma?

Median rent in Cooma VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cooma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooma VIC is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cooma?

The median age in Cooma VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cooma a good suburb to live in?

Cooma is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 94.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 20625. All dollar figures in AUD.