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Cooyar QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cooyar, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cooyar QLD is 231 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cooyar is $426 per week ($22,152 per year). Median rent in Cooyar is $160 per week ($693 per month). Cooyar has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Cooyar has a population density of 2.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cooyar is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooyar is $527.
There were 15 recorded offences in Cooyar in 2025-26, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (8 offences).
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Cooyar Population
Cooyar Median Income & Rent
Cooyar Demographics
Gender Split
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Cooyar Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cooyar Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cooyar Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cooyar Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cooyar Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cooyar Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cooyar Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cooyar Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cooyar Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cooyar Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cooyar Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cooyar Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cooyar Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cooyar School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cooyar Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cooyar Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cooyar Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cooyar How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cooyar Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cooyar Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cooyar Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cooyar Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cooyar Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cooyar Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cooyar Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cooyar Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cooyar Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cooyar Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cooyar When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cooyar Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cooyar Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cooyar Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cooyar Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cooyar Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Cooyar Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooyar
What is the population of Cooyar QLD?
The population of Cooyar QLD is 231 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².Cooyar is ranked #6,593 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cooyar?
The median personal income in Cooyar QLD is $426 per week, or $22,152 per year.The median household income is $711 per week.Family income is $862 per week.Cooyar is ranked #8,735 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cooyar?
Median rent in Cooyar QLD is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cooyar ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cooyar?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cooyar QLD is $527. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cooyar?
The median age in Cooyar QLD is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cooyar a good suburb to live in?
Cooyar is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 231.The median income is $426/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 30713. All dollar figures in AUD.