Sign In Register

Cooma, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cooma is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,555. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,555 Population 1/sq mi density
2,612 ft Elevation 796 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,060 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,060 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

Discover Cooma, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Cooma

Cooma

Cooma is a town in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 114 kilometres (71 mi) south of the national capital, Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is also on the Snowy Mountains Highway, connecting Bega with the Riverina.

People

Population6,555
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,060
Per Capita$26,060
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units2,622

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Population6,555
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Coordinates-36.2352°, 149.1241°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,060
Median Age44.0 years

About Cooma

Cooma is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,555. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Cooma has a population of 6,555 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,907.3 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,555
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
5,907.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cooma vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cooma is $26,060, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,060 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $501, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 623 business establishments.

Income: Cooma vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,060
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,060
Avg Weekly Wage$501

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)623

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cooma is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,622 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units2,622

Property Tax

Climate in Cooma

Cooma has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 11.4° / 27.5° 72.9
Feb 18.7°C / 66°F 10.9° / 26.5° 75.0
Mar 16°C / 61°F 8.3° / 23.7° 50.4
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 3.5° / 19° 37.0
May 7.8°C / 46°F 0.3° / 15.4° 25.2
Jun 5.6°C / 42°F -0.7° / 11.9° 39.0
Jul 4.5°C / 40°F -2.5° / 11.5° 28.1
Aug 5.8°C / 42°F -1.6° / 13.2° 30.3
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 1.5° / 16.8° 30.6
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 3.7° / 20° 35.3
Nov 15°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.7° 63.0
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 8.8° / 26.5° 56.5
Cooma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Area5,907.3 sq mi (15,299.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.2352°N, 149.1241°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 126 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 121 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 35 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 18 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 136 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 107 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 64 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 103 km
Oct 25, 2001 9 km NE of Tumut, Australia M2.9 132 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 22 km
Apr 8, 2002 31 km SE of Batlow, Australia M2.8 87 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 137 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 58 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 34 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
July 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in

Cooma has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Cooma

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monaro High School - - - -
Snowy Mountains Christian School - - - -
Cooma Public School - - - -
Cooma North Public School - - - -
St Patrick's Parish School Cooma - Secondary Campus - - - -
St Patrick's Parish School Cooma - Primary Campus - - - -
St Patrick's Parish School Cooma - Infants Campus - - - -
The Alpine School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Cooma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cooma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooma
Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
State Correctional Museum

Libraries in Cooma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Snowy Monaro Regional Library0.0

Restaurants in Cooma

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooma China Town Chinese Restaurant
Cooma Chinatown Chinese Restaurant
Cooma Indian
Cooma Thai
Grand Court
Mezcals
Pha's Thai
Rose's Restraurant

Cafes in Cooma

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

123 Cafe
Cooma Cafe and Turkish Kebab & Pizza
Cooma Tourist cafe
Kettle & Seed
Miss Heidi's Cafe
Rawsome Earth Cafe
Sandys Grooming Tails & K9 Café
The Bakery Cooma
The Lott Cafe

Clinics in Cooma

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand Pacific Health

Dentists in Cooma

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12663868783
Cooma Family Dental

Veterinaries in Cooma

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snowy Vets

Train Stations in Cooma

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooma
Snowy Junction

Gas Stations in Cooma

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol Truck Station
AU #12663868793
AU #925371675
BP
BP
Caltex Dairyman Plains
Metro
Metro Petroleum
Shell
Shell
Truck Stop Polo Flat
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Cooma

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Service One
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Cooma

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centennial Plaza

Gyms in Cooma

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jim's Gym

Golf Courses in Cooma

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooma Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Cooma

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cooma

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cooma Snowy Mountains AirportOOMMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport-Small Airport
Bombala Airport-Small Airport
Bunyan Airfield-Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport-Small Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport-Small Airport
frogs hollows airfield-Small Airport
Jindabyne Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cooma

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cooma Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cooma

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Maneroo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Andrew's Uniting Church
St Patrick's Parish Cooma
St Pauls Anglican Church

Explore Near Cooma

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Cooma.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Cooma

What is the population of Cooma?

Cooma has a population of 6,555 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,907.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cooma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,060, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cooma?

Cooma has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cooma?

Cooma has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $501. There are 623 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cooma?

The median home value in Cooma is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

Nearby Cities

Berridale 1,342 pop · 18.8 mi East Jindabyne 1,001 pop · 28.6 mi Jindabyne 6,547 pop · 30.6 mi Kosciuszko National Park 7,891 pop · 35.8 mi Bombala 1,372 pop · 47.2 mi Bega 4,683 pop · 50.1 mi Banks 4,869 pop · 52.8 mi Conder 4,971 pop · 53.6 mi Bermagui 1,539 pop · 53.8 mi Gordon 7,452 pop · 53.8 mi Theodore 3,749 pop · 54.3 mi Calwell 5,600 pop · 54.9 mi Googong 2,650 pop · 55.3 mi Bonython 3,750 pop · 55.5 mi
Compare Cooma with another city: