Cottage Point NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cottage Point NSW is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cottage Point is $1,350 per week ($70,200 per year). Median rent in Cottage Point is $607 per week ($2,630 per month). Cottage Point has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Cottage Point has a population density of 237.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cottage Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cottage Point is $4,300.

There were 6 recorded offences in Cottage Point in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

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Cottage Point Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cottage Point Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,350/wk
$70,200 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$607/wk
$2,630 per month
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$4,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cottage Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (51) Female 47.4% (46)

Population Density

237.2
people per km²
96 people · 0.4 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$3,583
Family income/wk

Cottage Point Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cottage Point Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.7% 17 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.3% 11 dwellings

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

Cottage Point Country of Birth

Australia
90.3%
England
9.7%

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

Cottage Point Religion

No Religion
43.9%
Not stated
21.4%
Catholic
12.2%
Anglican
11.2%
Judaism
4.1%
Eastern Orthodox
4.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cottage Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Cottage Point Employment

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Employed full-time
24.3% 17 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 15 people
🏠
Not in labour force
54.3% 38 people

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

Cottage Point Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Certificate III/IV
15.0%
Postgraduate Degree
11.7%

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

Cottage Point Occupation

Managers
32.4%
Professionals
32.4%
Clerical & Administrative
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%
Labourers
8.8%

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

Cottage Point Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.4%
Engineering
22.9%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
11.4%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Health
8.6%

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

Cottage Point Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cottage Point Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$4,000+/wk
43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cottage Point Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 53
📋
Divorced
11.2% 11
🕊️
Widowed
5.1% 5
👤
Never married
29.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cottage Point Ancestry

English
28.4%
Australian
25.9%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
8.6%
Other
8.6%
German
6.9%
French
5.2%
Greek
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cottage Point Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.7% 7
No need for assistance
95.3% 141

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

Cottage Point Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
42.1% 32
Not a volunteer
57.9% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cottage Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cottage Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.8%
Did not go to work
41.2%

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

Cottage Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.6%
2 vehicles
48.8%
3 vehicles
18.6%
4+ vehicles
14.0%

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

Cottage Point Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.5%
3 bedrooms
26.5%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
12.2%
6+ bedrooms
10.2%

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

Cottage Point Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
43.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cottage Point Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cottage Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
8
Stroke
5
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Cottage Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
24.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500+/wk
24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cottage Point Family Structure

Couple — no children
75.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.6%
Couple — children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cottage Point Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.3% 6
👤
Never served
92.7% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cottage Point Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 6
Did not provide
91.4% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cottage Point Children Ever Born

2 children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Cottage Point When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
3
2018
7

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

Cottage Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
3.8%
5–14 hours
39.2%
15–29 hours
26.6%
30+ hours
15.2%
Did not do domestic work
15.2%

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

Cottage Point Household Size

1 person
29.3%
2 persons
58.5%
3 persons
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cottage Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address
69
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Cottage Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Step family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cottage Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Other Against Property
3
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Cottage Point Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $607/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Cottage Point

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $607/wk
Left after rent $2,143/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cottage Point vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottage Point

What is the population of Cottage Point NSW?

The population of Cottage Point NSW is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 237.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Cottage Point?

The median personal income in Cottage Point NSW is $1,350 per week, or $70,200 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $3,583 per week.

How much is rent in Cottage Point?

Median rent in Cottage Point NSW is $607 per week ($2,630 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cottage Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cottage Point NSW is $4,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cottage Point?

The median age in Cottage Point NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cottage Point a good suburb to live in?

Cottage Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 96.The median income is $1,350/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 11086. All dollar figures in AUD.