Coopernook
NSW 2426 · Mid-Coast
625 (2021) → 654 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Coopernook is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2426, about 263km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $664K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Coopernook has an overall score of 15/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.56%), China (0.8%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (1.12%), Mandarin (0.8%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 908 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Coopernook Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 924
Nearby (within 10km)
- Moorland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 833
- Mitchells Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 969
- Harrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 941
- Lansdowne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 873
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Coopernook
Is Coopernook safe?
Coopernook has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 9,120 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Coopernook?
In Coopernook, the median house price is $664K. Median weekly house rent is $475.
How far is Coopernook from Sydney CBD?
Coopernook is about 262.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Coopernook?
Coopernook has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 924 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Coopernook?
Coopernook has a transport score of 0/100.