Cottonvale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cottonvale NSW is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cottonvale is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Cottonvale has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Cottonvale has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cottonvale is $693.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cottonvale in 2024-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Cottonvale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cottonvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$693/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cottonvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 73.1% (19) Female 26.9% (7)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
20 people · 9.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Cottonvale Age Distribution

5-9
45-49
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cottonvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Cottonvale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cottonvale Religion

Catholic
44.4%
No Religion
38.9%
Not stated
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cottonvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%

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

Cottonvale Employment

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Employed full-time
26.1% 6 people
Employed part-time
30.4% 7 people
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Not in labour force
43.5% 10 people

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

Cottonvale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Cottonvale Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Cottonvale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cottonvale Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
62.5%
$800-$999/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cottonvale Marital Status

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Married
76.5% 13
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Never married
23.5% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cottonvale Ancestry

English
57.1%
Australian
28.6%
Italian
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cottonvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Cottonvale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 3
No need for assistance
91.9% 34

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

Cottonvale Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cottonvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cottonvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Cottonvale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Cottonvale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Cottonvale Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
19.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cottonvale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
40
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cottonvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
30.8%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cottonvale Family Structure

Couple — no children
62.5%
Couple — children under 15
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cottonvale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.9% 7
Did not provide
73.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cottonvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
52.4%
15–29 hours
28.6%

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

Cottonvale Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cottonvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cottonvale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Cottonvale Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Cottonvale

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $850/wk
Rent share

Cottonvale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonvale

What is the population of Cottonvale NSW?

The population of Cottonvale NSW is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Cottonvale?

The median personal income in Cottonvale NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Cottonvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cottonvale NSW is $693. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cottonvale?

The median age in Cottonvale NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cottonvale a good suburb to live in?

Cottonvale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 20.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11087. All dollar figures in AUD.