New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Cougal NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cougal NSW is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cougal is $389 per week ($20,228 per year). Cougal has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Cougal has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cougal is $910.

There were 3 recorded offences in Cougal in 2024-25, a rate of 100 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Cougal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cougal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$389/wk

$20,228 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$910/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cougal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.5% (20) Female 37.5% (12)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

30 people · 35.9 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$919

Family income/wk

Cougal Age Distribution

5-9

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cougal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Cougal Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cougal Religion

No Religion

73.5%

Not stated

17.6%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cougal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.8%

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

Cougal Employment

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Employed part-time

14.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

85.2% 23 people

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

Cougal Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.5%

Postgraduate Degree

27.3%

Certificate III/IV

27.3%

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

Cougal Occupation

Professionals

100.0%

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

Cougal Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Cougal Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cougal Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

66.7%

$800-$999/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cougal Marital Status

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Married

33.3% 8

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Divorced

25.0% 6

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Never married

41.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cougal Ancestry

English

30.8%

Australian

23.1%

Scottish

17.3%

Irish

13.5%

New Zealander

9.6%

German

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cougal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Cougal Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6% 3

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No need for assistance

95.4% 62

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

Cougal Volunteering

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Volunteer

40.7% 11

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Not a volunteer

59.3% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cougal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Cougal Car Ownership

1 vehicle

57.1%

2 vehicles

42.9%

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

Cougal Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.0%

3 bedrooms

75.0%

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

Cougal Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

43.2%

moved in the last 5 years

16.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

20.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cougal Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cougal Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

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

Cougal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

18.8%

$300-$399/wk

37.5%

$400-$499/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cougal Family Structure

Couple — no children

75.9%

One parent — children under 15

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cougal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.7% 3

—

Did not provide

89.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cougal Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Cougal When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Cougal Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

37.5%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

37.5%

Did not do domestic work

12.5%

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

Cougal Household Size

1 person

35.7%

2 persons

64.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cougal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

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

Cougal Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $840/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 Cougal

Your weekly income

≈ $3,640/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $840/wk

Rent share —

Cougal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bulldog

Pop: 15 Income: $449/wk Rent: $350/wk

Ginghi

Pop: 15 Income: $575/wk

Glen Fergus

Pop: 15 Income: $2,166/wk

Gragin

Pop: 15 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jones Bridge

Pop: 15 Income: $1,187/wk

Kyarran

Pop: 15 Income: $743/wk Rent: $165/wk

Compare Cougal

Cougal vs Bulldog →Cougal vs Ginghi →Cougal vs Glen Fergus →Cougal vs Gragin →

Frequently Asked Questions About Cougal

What is the population of Cougal NSW?

The population of Cougal NSW is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Cougal?

The median personal income in Cougal NSW is $389 per week, or $20,228 per year.The median household income is $840 per week.Family income is $919 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Cougal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cougal NSW is $910. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cougal?

The median age in Cougal NSW is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cougal a good suburb to live in?

Cougal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 30.The median income is $389/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11088. All dollar figures in AUD.