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Cookernup, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Cookernup is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 508. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
508 Population 16/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$19,908 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,908 median income, 5.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population508
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,908
Per Capita$19,908
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership92.0%
Housing Units203

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population508
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates-32.9897°, 115.8799°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (986 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,908
Median Age46.0 years

About Cookernup

Cookernup is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Cookernup has a population of 508 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 31.9 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

508
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
31.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cookernup vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cookernup is $19,908, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,908 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $383, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Cookernup vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,908
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,908
Avg Weekly Wage$383

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cookernup is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 92.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 203 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.0%
Owner-Occupied92.0%
Renter-Occupied8.0%
Housing Units203

Property Tax

Climate in Cookernup

Cookernup has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 31.3° 12.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 31.4° 10.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 29.3° 13.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 25° 49.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / 21.5° 108.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 18.4° 147.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 17.2° 163.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 17.6° 137.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 18.6° 113.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 21.5° 47.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 25.5° 39.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 28.6° 17.8
Cookernup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9897°N, 115.8799°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 5, 2023.

Jan 24, 2022 23 km W of Wagin, Australia M4.9 120 km
Feb 5, 2023 24 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.4 121 km
Feb 1, 2022 13 km S of Wagin, Australia M4.3 143 km
Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 114 km
Jan 24, 2022 29 km NE of Narrogin, Australia M4.2 147 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 70 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 104 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 103 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 136 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 71 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 138 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
February 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 5.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
July 54°F (12°C) 7.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest

Cookernup has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Cookernup

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yarloop Primary School
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Radio Stations near Cookernup

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
101.3 FM Collie Community Radio community MP3
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cookernup

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Waroona Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Cookernup

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Harvey Public Library0.0

Train Stations in Cookernup

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cookernup

Breweries in Cookernup

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Coast Brewery
Thorny Devil Brewery

Airports Near Cookernup

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Collie AirportCIESmall Airport
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfieldSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Unknown Farm StripSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cookernup

What is the population of Cookernup?

Cookernup has a population of 508 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 31.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cookernup expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,908, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cookernup?

Cookernup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cookernup?

The unemployment rate in Cookernup is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $383. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cookernup?

The median home value in Cookernup is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 92.0%.

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