Coomba Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coomba Bay NSW is 168 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coomba Bay is $594 per week ($30,888 per year). Median rent in Coomba Bay is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Coomba Bay has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Coomba Bay has a population density of 18.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coomba Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coomba Bay is $1,517.

There were 3 recorded offences in Coomba Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Coomba Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coomba Bay Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$594/wk
$30,888 per year
#7184 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Coomba Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (88) Female 48.2% (82)

Population Density

18.0
people per km²
168 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,850
Family income/wk

Coomba Bay Age Distribution

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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coomba Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.4% 34 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.6% 18 dwellings

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

Coomba Bay Country of Birth

Australia
90.5%
England
9.5%

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

Coomba Bay Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Not stated
23.0%
Catholic
21.2%
Anglican
20.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coomba Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%

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

Coomba Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
16.4% 18 people
Employed part-time
26.4% 29 people
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Unemployed
2.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
54.5% 60 people

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

Coomba Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.0%
Bachelor Degree
27.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.0%
Postgraduate Degree
9.9%

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

Coomba Bay Occupation

Professionals
38.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Clerical & Administrative
16.1%
Managers
9.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.7%
Sales Workers
9.7%

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

Coomba Bay Field of Study

Engineering
25.6%
Society & Culture
20.9%
Management & Commerce
18.6%
Education
11.6%
Health
9.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%

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

Coomba Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coomba Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coomba Bay Marital Status

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Married
58.0% 91
↔️
Separated
3.2% 5
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Divorced
10.2% 16
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Widowed
3.8% 6
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Never married
24.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coomba Bay Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
24.7%
Scottish
13.2%
Irish
11.0%
Other
5.5%
German
3.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.3%
Maltese
2.2%
Italian
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coomba Bay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
43.8%
Pre-school
31.3%
Primary — Government
25.0%

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

Coomba Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 14
No need for assistance
94.9% 261

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

Coomba Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.2% 24
Not a volunteer
80.8% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coomba Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
36.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coomba Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Coomba Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3 vehicles
24.1%
4+ vehicles
14.8%

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

Coomba Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.7%
3 bedrooms
49.1%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
11.3%

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

Coomba Bay Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
37.4%
moved in the last 5 years
8.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coomba Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
266
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coomba Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
7
Asthma
6
Cancer
4
Kidney disease
4

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

Coomba Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coomba Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.6%
Couple — no children under 15
28.3%
Couple — children under 15
26.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coomba Bay Military Service

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Previously served
5.4% 7
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Never served
94.6% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coomba Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.6% 26
Did not provide
79.4% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coomba Bay Children Ever Born

No children
51.5%
2 children
24.2%
3 children
24.2%

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

Coomba Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
12
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
3

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

Coomba Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.2%
5–14 hours
23.3%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
15.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.8%

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

Coomba Bay Household Size

1 person
26.3%
2 persons
42.1%
3 persons
21.1%
4 persons
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coomba Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
122
Moved from NSW
15

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

Coomba Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coomba Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Coomba Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,583/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Coomba Bay

≈ $6,860/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,183/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coomba Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coomba Bay

What is the population of Coomba Bay NSW?

The population of Coomba Bay NSW is 168 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.0 people per km².Coomba Bay is ranked #7,433 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coomba Bay?

The median personal income in Coomba Bay NSW is $594 per week, or $30,888 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.Coomba Bay is ranked #7,184 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coomba Bay?

Median rent in Coomba Bay NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Coomba Bay ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coomba Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coomba Bay NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coomba Bay?

The median age in Coomba Bay NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coomba Bay a good suburb to live in?

Coomba Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 168.The median income is $594/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 11037. All dollar figures in AUD.