Cooma
NSW 2630 · Snowy Monaro Regional
6,715 (2021) → 6,553 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cooma is a stable suburb in Snowy Monaro Regional, NSW 2630, about 326km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $560K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 87km inland. Cooma has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.19%), New Zealand (1.61%), Germany (1.3%), India (1.1%), Italy (0.88%)
Top languages: Italian (0.85%), German (0.66%), Nepali (0.51%), Spanish (0.46%), Urdu (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Parish SchoolCombined · CatholicICSEA 1044
- The Alpine SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1027
- Snowy Mountains Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 998
- Cooma Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- Monaro High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- Cooma North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- St Patrick's Parish School, Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic
- The Alpine School Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cooma
Is Cooma safe?
Cooma has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,136 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cooma?
In Cooma, the median house price is $560K and the median unit price is $516K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Cooma from Sydney CBD?
Cooma is about 325.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Cooma?
Cooma has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 995 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cooma?
Cooma has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.