Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Cooma Surrounds

6,251 km²

Cooma Surrounds is characterised by a low share of renters, a notably older population and fewer residents than most areas.

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📍 Cooma Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,472▲ +9.3%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +8.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.6%People aged 65 and over23.5%Children under 1515.6%People in a de facto relationship13.6%▲ +44.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)34.2%

Seniors (65+)23.5%

Young adults (25–44)17.3%

Children (0–14)15.6%

Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (10%).

Married53%
Never married28%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia79.2%

England3.9%

New Zealand0.8%

South Africa0.4%

Italy0.3%

China0.2%

India0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (13%).

English41.0%

Australian38.6%

Irish15.2%

Scottish13.5%

German5.5%

Italian2.3%

Dutch1.8%

Chinese0.5%

Greek0.5%

Indian0.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.1%

Language used at home

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Arabic (0%).

English only87.2%

Italian0.4%

Arabic0.4%

Mandarin0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion36.2%

Religious affiliation

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (40%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity58%
No religion40%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.4%

Highest year of school

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1245.1%

Year 1028.9%

Year 9 or below9.6%

Year 116.3%

Highest qualification level

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV33.7%

Bachelor degree19.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.7%

Postgraduate degree5.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related16.9%

Management & commerce13.0%

Society & culture9.6%

Agriculture & environment8.7%

Health8.6%

Education7.1%

Architecture & building6.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.5%

Natural & physical sciences3.2%

Creative arts2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$794▲ +48.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,596▲ +65.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,068▲ +68.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.9%

Household income distribution

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

$650–$1,49926.1%

Under $65017.7%

$4,000 or more10.1%

$3,000–$3,9999.8%

Personal income distribution

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65037.9%

$650–$1,49929.8%

$1,500–$2,99917.2%

$3,000 or more4.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.2%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.9%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions6.9%

Three or more3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis11.8%

Mental health8.7%

Asthma8.4%

Other condition8.1%

Heart disease5.0%

Diabetes4.6%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.6%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid21.8%People who served in the Defence Force5.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families8.6%People living alone26.6%▲ +3.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people40.2%

1 person26.6%

3 people12.8%

4 people11.8%

5 people5.2%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +124.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,627▲ +16.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting9.2%Homes owned outright51.2%Separate (detached) houses98.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.0%▲ +2.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (9%).

Owned outright52%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented9%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (0%).

Separate house99%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%

Bedrooms per home

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms36.8%

4 bedrooms32.3%

2 bedrooms12.5%

5 or more10.9%

1 bedroom4.4%

Studio / none1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is $200–$349 at 55%, followed by $350–$549 (21%) and Under $200 (16%).

$200–$34944.9%

$350–$54916.9%

Under $20012.7%

$550–$7494.2%

$750 or more2.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (29%).

$1,800–$2,99929.8%

$1,000–$1,79928.9%

Under $1,00028.4%

$3,000 or more10.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.3%▼ -8.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 3 vehicles (20%).

2 vehicles39.4%

1 vehicle24.3%

3 vehicles20.1%

4 or more13.5%

No vehicle2.3%

How people get to work

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)60.5%

Worked at home17.0%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Walked3.6%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.4%Recent arrivals from overseas4.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation60.5%Employed full-time63.7%

Industries people work in

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 19%, followed by Public administration & safety (13%) and Construction (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.7%

Public administration & safety12.6%

Construction10.9%

Retail trade8.4%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Health care & social assistance6.8%

Education & training6.2%

Professional & technical5.2%

Electricity, gas & water4.2%

Transport & warehousing3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Cooma Surrounds, the largest group is Managers at 26%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Managers24.9%

Professionals14.4%

Technicians & trades13.5%

Labourers12.0%

Clerical & administrative11.5%

Community & personal service8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers6.4%

Sales workers6.1%

Areas within Cooma Surrounds

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Nearby areas

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