Cooranbong, NSW 2265 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cooranbong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2265, home to 7,077 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 88 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,077
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,639 /week
- Median personal income
- $732 /week
- Median family income
- $2,032 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Cooranbong Public School
- Dora Creek Public School
- Morisset High School
- Morisset Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Avondale Memorial Church, Central Rd
- Avondale Retirement Village, Freemans Dr
- Freemans Dr Opp Avondale Retirement Village
- Alton Rd Opp Meyers Cres
- Martinsville Rd At Freemans Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 14 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 52.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.5% of the 3,936 resolvable premises in Cooranbong. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 59.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 34.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 302 across postcode 2265 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 77 violent offences, 51 theft, 41 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cooranbong?
Cooranbong (NSW 2265) had 7,077 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Cooranbong?
The median advertised rent in Cooranbong is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cooranbong?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Cooranbong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cooranbong Public School (1.3 km), Dora Creek Public School (4.2 km), Morisset High School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cooranbong?
Cooranbong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cooranbong?
Across postcode 2265, 302 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (77), theft (51), vehicle theft (41). 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 Cooranbong?
In Cooranbong, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (52.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cooranbong?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cooranbong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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