Coopernook, NSW 2426 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coopernook is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2426, home to 625 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 262 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 625
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,142 /week
- Median personal income
- $535 /week
- Median family income
- $1,468 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $305 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Coopernook Public School
- Moorland Public School
- Mitchells Island Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Macquarie St Opp Mitchell Cl
- Macquarie St At Mitchell Cl
- Macquarie St At Petrie St
- Macquarie St Before Henry St
- West St At Macquarie St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.9% of the 280 resolvable premises in Coopernook. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 97.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 63 across postcode 2426 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 47% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 31 violent offences, 11 theft, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coopernook?
Coopernook (NSW 2426) had 625 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Coopernook?
The median advertised rent in Coopernook is $305/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coopernook?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Coopernook covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coopernook Public School (0.6 km), Moorland Public School (7.1 km), Mitchells Island Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coopernook?
Coopernook is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coopernook?
Across postcode 2426, 63 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (31), theft (11), property damage (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Coopernook?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coopernook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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