Cooma, NSW 2630 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cooma is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2630, home to 6,715 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 319 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population6,715
Median age44
Area97.8 km²
To CBD319 km
LGASnowy Monaro Regional

Demographics

Population
6,715
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,374 /week
Median personal income
$771 /week
Median family income
$1,907 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Snowy Monaro Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Cooma Public School Primary · Government
  • Cooma North Public School Primary · Government
  • Monaro High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 46 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 94 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Vale St At Sharp St bus · 131 m
  • Cooma Public School, Vale St bus · 167 m
  • Bombala St Opp Centennial Park bus · 176 m
  • Centennial Park/Bombala St bus · 186 m
  • Centennial Park, Bombala St bus · 192 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 10 cafés
  • 16 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 38 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 7 supermarkets
  • 26 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 96.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 72.9% of the 4,064 resolvable premises in Cooma. 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: 16.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 72.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 10.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 398 across postcode 2630 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 103 violent offences, 84 theft, 66 other offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cooma?

Cooma (NSW 2630) had 6,715 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Cooma?

The median advertised rent in Cooma is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cooma?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cooma covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cooma Public School (0.2 km), Cooma North Public School (2 km), Monaro High School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cooma?

Cooma is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (72.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cooma?

Across postcode 2630, 398 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (103), theft (84), other (66). 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 Cooma?

In Cooma, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (96.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cooma?

94 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cooma centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 46 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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