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Cooks Hill, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cooks Hill is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,461. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,461 Population 34/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$34,645 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$34,645 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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About Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is an inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is typified by its tree lined streets, rows of Victorian terrace housing, turn of the century timber cottages and corner pubs.

People

Population3,461
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density34/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,645
Per Capita$34,645
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership43.4%
Housing Units1,384

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,461
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-32.9324°, 151.7711°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$34,645
Median Age35.0 years

About Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,461. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Cooks Hill has a population of 3,461 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 101.1 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,461
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
101.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cooks Hill vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cooks Hill is $34,645, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,645 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $666, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 329 business establishments.

Income: Cooks Hill vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$34,645
54% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$34,645
Avg Weekly Wage$666

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cooks Hill is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 43.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,384 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership43.4%
Owner-Occupied43.4%
Renter-Occupied56.6%
Housing Units1,384

Property Tax

Climate in Cooks Hill

Cooks Hill has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1040 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 61.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 114.0
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 116.3
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 99.1
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 116.4
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 138.6
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 71.8
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 52.8
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.3
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 61.0
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 78.3
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 70.7
Cooks Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area101.1 sq mi (261.8 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9324°N, 151.7711°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 51 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 72 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 115 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 117 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 119 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 111 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 148 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 126 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 57 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 58 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 101 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 107 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 71 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 106 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Cooks Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Cooks Hill

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ATWEA College — — — —
Cooks Hill Campus — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cooks Hill

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cooks Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Cooks Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cooks Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Hotels in Cooks Hill

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quest

Restaurants in Cooks Hill

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloi Thai
Beach Burrito Co
Benjamas Thai Restaurant
Blanca
Busan Chicken Hub
Calamari Kitchen & Bar
Chan Chan Peruvian Cantina
Chinois
Coco Monde
Darby Kebabs & Pide
Dumpling Flavour
Honeysuckle SOCIAL
Icon Thai
Indian Heritage Cuisine
Indish
Kai Fan
Larnna Thai
Mr. Rice
Nagisa
Newy Burger Co.
NEX
Papillon
Raj's Corner
Rascal
Silo
Subo
Sunny House
Sushi Revolution
The Etna On Darby
The Happy Wombat
The Kingfish
The Landing
The Lost Souls
Viet Origin
Vietking
Wil&Sons

Cafes in Cooks Hill

21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Monkeys
Baba Yaga
Bread & Butter
Cafe On King
Civic Digest
CORE Espresso
Corner House Cafe Newcastle
Goldbergs Coffee House
I Youghurt
Lunch Delights
New Slang Coffee Brewers
Papa's Bagel Bar
Sanctum Cafe
Smiling Monk Coffee
The Autumn Rooms
The Beehive
The Depot on Darby
The Eco Emporyum
The Foundry on King
The Press Bookhouse
Welsh Blacks

Theatres in Cooks Hill

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Civic Theatre

Monuments in Cooks Hill

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shortland Centenary Fountain

Dentists in Cooks Hill

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

King Street Dental
The Good Dentist

Veterinaries in Cooks Hill

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #3393618944

Train Stations in Cooks Hill

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Civic Light Rail
Honeysuckle Light Rail

Banks in Cooks Hill

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newcastle Permanent

Gyms in Cooks Hill

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balance Health Clubs
Nusport

Breweries in Cooks Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Stadiums & Teams in Cooks Hill

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cooks Hill

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cooks Hill

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cooks Hill

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle
Saint Johns Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Cooks Hill

What is the population of Cooks Hill?

Cooks Hill has a population of 3,461 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 101.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cooks Hill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,645, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cooks Hill?

Cooks Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Cooks Hill?

Cooks Hill has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $666. There are 329 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cooks Hill?

The median home value in Cooks Hill is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 43.4%.

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