Cope NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cope NSW is 113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cope is $472 per week ($24,544 per year). Median rent in Cope is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cope has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Cope has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cope is England. The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cope is $1,825.

There were 5 recorded offences in Cope in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Cope Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cope Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$472/wk
$24,544 per year
#8496 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,825/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cope Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.0% (65) Female 44.0% (51)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
113 people · 76.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Cope Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cope Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
53.8% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.2% 18 dwellings

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

Cope Country of Birth

Australia
88.5%
England
11.5%

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

Cope Religion

Anglican
30.8%
No Religion
29.9%
Not stated
12.8%
Catholic
12.8%
Uniting Church
6.0%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Baptist
2.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cope Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
52.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Cope Employment

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Employed full-time
31.6% 25 people
Employed part-time
13.9% 11 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.1% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
49.4% 39 people

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

Cope Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.1%
Bachelor Degree
12.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.4%

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

Cope Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
45.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Managers
15.0%

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

Cope Field of Study

Engineering
31.6%
Health
26.3%
Management & Commerce
26.3%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%

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

Cope Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cope Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
14.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cope Marital Status

💍
Married
58.9% 53
📋
Divorced
5.6% 5
🕊️
Widowed
3.3% 3
👤
Never married
32.2% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cope Ancestry

English
40.9%
Australian
31.4%
Irish
12.4%
German
4.4%
Other
3.6%
Scottish
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.2%
Polish
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cope School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
68.4%
Secondary — Government
31.6%

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

Cope Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 7
No need for assistance
96.4% 186

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

Cope Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.7% 13
Not a volunteer
84.3% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cope Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cope How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.4%
Did not go to work
22.0%
Car (passenger)
7.3%
Walked only
7.3%

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

Cope Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Cope Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.5%
2 bedrooms
26.2%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Cope Population Mobility

9.0%
moved in the last year
27.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cope Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
201
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cope Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
8
Mental health
8
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Cancer
3

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

Cope Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.5%
$1-$149/wk
9.5%
$150-$299/wk
12.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cope Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.3%
Couple — no children
37.1%
Couple — no children under 15
5.6%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cope Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.8% 4
👤
Never served
95.2% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cope Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 12
Did not provide
83.6% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cope Children Ever Born

2 children
76.2%
3 children
23.8%

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

Cope When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Cope Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5–14 hours
27.9%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Cope Household Size

1 person
26.5%
2 persons
47.1%
4 persons
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cope Where Residents Moved From

Same address
91
Moved from NSW
9

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

Cope Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cope Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cope Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Cope

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $925/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cope vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cope

What is the population of Cope NSW?

The population of Cope NSW is 113 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².Cope is ranked #8,601 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cope?

The median personal income in Cope NSW is $472 per week, or $24,544 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.Cope is ranked #8,496 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cope?

Median rent in Cope NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cope ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cope?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cope NSW is $1,825. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cope?

The median age in Cope NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cope a good suburb to live in?

Cope is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 113.The median income is $472/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 11057. All dollar figures in AUD.