Coolamon, NSW 2701 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coolamon is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2701, home to 2,275 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Coolamon local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 383 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,275
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,427 /week
- Median personal income
- $746 /week
- Median family income
- $1,834 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Coolamon
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Coolamon Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 59 bus stops
- Coolamon Station, Platform 1
- Coolamon Station, Coach Stop
- Cowabbie St At Mann St
- Wade St Opp Mirrool St South
- Allens Coaches Coolamon Depot, Mirrool St South
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 46.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 42.1% of the 1,200 resolvable premises in Coolamon. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 14.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 6.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 36.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 98 across postcode 2701 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 18 other offences, 16 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coolamon?
Coolamon (NSW 2701) had 2,275 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Coolamon local government area.
What is the median rent in Coolamon?
The median advertised rent in Coolamon is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coolamon?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Coolamon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coolamon Central School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coolamon?
Coolamon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (42.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coolamon?
Across postcode 2701, 98 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (32), other (18), theft (16). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Coolamon?
In Coolamon, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (46.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Coolamon?
60 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coolamon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 train stop, 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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