Suburbs Kooba

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Kooba NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kooba NSW is 39 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kooba is $899 per week ($46,748 per year). Median rent in Kooba is $185 per week ($802 per month). Kooba has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Kooba has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents).

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

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📍 Kooba, New South Wales — 34.4260°S, 146.1005°E

Crime: Low Med High

Kooba Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kooba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$899/wk
$46,748 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kooba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.4% (26) Female 36.6% (15)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
39 people · 51.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,292
Family income/wk

Kooba Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kooba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Kooba Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kooba Religion

Catholic
39.6%
Anglican
29.2%
Not stated
18.8%
Othr Protestnt
6.3%
No Religion
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kooba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Kooba Employment

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Employed full-time
55.2% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.2% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
27.6% 8 people

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

Kooba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Kooba Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Kooba Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Kooba Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kooba Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kooba Marital Status

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Married
64.5% 20
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Never married
35.5% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kooba Ancestry

English
33.9%
Australian
28.8%
Italian
25.4%
Scottish
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kooba School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Kooba Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.7% 3
✅
No need for assistance
96.3% 78

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

Kooba Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
9.7% 3
—
Not a volunteer
90.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kooba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Kooba Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Kooba Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Kooba Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
27.6%
moved in the last 5 years
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kooba Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kooba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kooba Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.4%
Couple — no children under 15
21.2%
One parent — children under 15
15.2%
One parent — no children under 15
12.1%
Couple — children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kooba Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves
9.4% 3
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Never served
90.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kooba Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kooba Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Kooba When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Kooba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.0%
5–14 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
63.3%

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

Kooba Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kooba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kooba Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,416/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Kooba

≈ $6,136/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $1,231/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar
Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $35/wk
Hamilton South
Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $23/wk
Coleambally
Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk
Walgett
Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $10/wk
Bourke
Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

Kooba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Gwydir - NSW)
Pop: 20 Income: $449/wk
Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)
Pop: 20 Income: $941/wk
Bald Nob
Pop: 20 Income: $680/wk Rent: $205/wk
Baryulgil
Pop: 20 Income: $350/wk
Beloka
Pop: 20 Income: $1,149/wk
Boorook
Pop: 20 Income: $433/wk Rent: $23/wk

Compare Kooba

Kooba vs Back Creek (Gwydir - NSW) →Kooba vs Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) →Kooba vs Bald Nob →Kooba vs Baryulgil →

Frequently Asked Questions About Kooba

What is the population of Kooba NSW?

The population of Kooba NSW is 39 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Kooba?

The median personal income in Kooba NSW is $899 per week, or $46,748 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.

How much is rent in Kooba?

Median rent in Kooba NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Kooba?

The median age in Kooba NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kooba a good suburb to live in?

Kooba is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 39.The median income is $899/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 12192. All dollar figures in AUD.