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Cooroy, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Cooroy is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,750. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,750 Population 10/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$21,294 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,294 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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About Cooroy

Cooroy

Cooroy is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Cooroy had a population of 4,801 people.

People

Population3,750
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,294
Per Capita$21,294
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership79.5%
Housing Units1,500

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population3,750
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates-26.4178°, 152.9115°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,294
Median Age50.0 years

About Cooroy

Cooroy is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,750. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Cooroy has a population of 3,750 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,750
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
360.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cooroy vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cooroy is $21,294, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,294 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $410, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 356 business establishments.

Income: Cooroy vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,294
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,294
Avg Weekly Wage$410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)356

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cooroy is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,500 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership79.5%
Owner-Occupied79.5%
Renter-Occupied20.5%
Housing Units1,500

Property Tax

Climate in Cooroy

Cooroy has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.8° 177.3
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.9° / 28.5° 234.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.7° 218.2
Apr 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.8° 150.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.6° 137.6
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.7° / 21.6° 114.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 72.4
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.5° 80.7
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.4° 53.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 121.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 19° / 26.9° 93.5
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 140.3
Cooroy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4178°N, 152.9115°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 84 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Cooroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cooroy

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Noosa Christian College
Cooroy State School
Noosa District State High School
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Radio Stations near Cooroy

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cooroy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Cooroy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
Gympie Regional Council Library0.0
Imbil Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Cooroy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Cooroy

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooroy RSL Club
Copperhead Restaurant Brewery
Deepak

Cafes in Cooroy

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Busstop Espresso
Fox and Hound Espresso

Dentists in Cooroy

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooroy Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Cooroy

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1901163858

Train Stations in Cooroy

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooroy

Gas Stations in Cooroy

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Wessel Petroleum

Banks in Cooroy

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Westpac
Wide Bay

Gyms in Cooroy

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Cooroy

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooroy Golf Course

Breweries in Cooroy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Terella Brewing

Airports Near Cooroy

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cooroy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cooroy Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cooroy

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cooroy

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cooroy Gospel Hall
Cooroy Uniting Church
Impact Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 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 Cooroy

What is the population of Cooroy?

Cooroy has a population of 3,750 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cooroy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,294, 72% 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 11.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cooroy?

Cooroy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cooroy?

Cooroy has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $410. There are 356 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cooroy?

The median home value in Cooroy is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 79.5%.

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