Cooyal NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cooyal NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cooyal is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Cooyal is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Cooyal has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Cooyal has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cooyal is England. The most common religion is Anglican (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooyal is $2,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cooyal in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Cooyal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cooyal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$814/wk
$42,328 per year
#3355 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$385/wk
$1,668 per month
#2381 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cooyal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (67) Female 48.9% (64)

Population Density

2.6
people per km²
137 people · 52.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,416
Family income/wk

Cooyal 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cooyal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.7% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.3% 20 dwellings

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

Cooyal Country of Birth

Australia
88.7%
England
11.3%

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

Cooyal Religion

Anglican
28.0%
Catholic
28.0%
No Religion
19.7%
Not stated
14.4%
Christian (other)
6.1%
Baptist
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cooyal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Cooyal Employment

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Employed full-time
51.1% 48 people
Employed part-time
17.0% 16 people
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Not in labour force
31.9% 30 people

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

Cooyal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.9%
Bachelor Degree
6.7%

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

Cooyal Occupation

Professionals
23.3%
Clerical & Administrative
20.9%
Labourers
14.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.6%
Managers
11.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
7.0%

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

Cooyal Field of Study

Engineering
24.0%
Education
14.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.0%
Health
12.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.0%
Management & Commerce
8.0%
Agriculture & Environment
8.0%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Society & Culture
6.0%

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

Cooyal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cooyal Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
20.6%
$4,000+/wk
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cooyal Marital Status

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Married
50.9% 59
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Divorced
5.2% 6
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Widowed
9.5% 11
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Never married
34.5% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cooyal Ancestry

English
46.0%
Australian
32.3%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
6.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.1%
Other
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cooyal School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
33.3%
Primary — Government
11.1%
Primary — Catholic
11.1%
Secondary — Catholic
11.1%

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

Cooyal Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.4% 13
No need for assistance
94.6% 229

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

Cooyal Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.2% 21
Not a volunteer
79.8% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cooyal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cooyal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.4%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Truck
5.1%

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

Cooyal Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.9%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
27.8%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

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

Cooyal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.6%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
22.9%
5 bedrooms
11.4%

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

Cooyal Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
41.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cooyal Indigenous Population

6.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
222
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cooyal Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Cooyal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cooyal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.8%
Couple — no children
29.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.7%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%
One parent — children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cooyal Military Service

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Previously served
5.7% 6
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Never served
94.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cooyal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.1% 6
Did not provide
93.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cooyal Children Ever Born

No children
23.5%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
17.6%
4 children
29.4%

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

Cooyal When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
8

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

Cooyal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.6%
5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
25.5%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

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

Cooyal Household Size

1 person
17.1%
2 persons
43.9%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cooyal Where Residents Moved From

Same address
105
Moved from NSW
7

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

Cooyal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.2%
Step family — no other children
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cooyal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cooyal Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,416/wk
Median Rent $385/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Cooyal

≈ $10,469/month
Median rent $385/wk
Left after rent $2,031/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cooyal vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooyal

What is the population of Cooyal NSW?

The population of Cooyal NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Cooyal is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cooyal?

The median personal income in Cooyal NSW is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.Cooyal is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cooyal?

Median rent in Cooyal NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cooyal ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cooyal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooyal NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cooyal?

The median age in Cooyal NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cooyal a good suburb to live in?

Cooyal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 11055. All dollar figures in AUD.