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Cootamundra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cootamundra is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,618. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,618 Population 3/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$19,841 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$19,841 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,618
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,841
Per Capita$19,841
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership75.5%
Housing Units2,647

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Population6,618
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates-34.6410°, 148.0284°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,841
Median Age51.0 years

About Cootamundra

Cootamundra is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,618. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Cootamundra has a population of 6,618 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,166.1 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,618
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
2,166.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cootamundra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cootamundra is $19,841, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,841 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $382, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 629 business establishments.

Income: Cootamundra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,841
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,841
Avg Weekly Wage$382

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)629

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cootamundra is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 75.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,647 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.5%
Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units2,647

Property Tax

Climate in Cootamundra

Cootamundra has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.4° 44.0
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 15.4° / 30.4° 52.7
Mar 19.9°C / 68°F 12.5° / 27.3° 54.1
Apr 15°C / 59°F 7.4° / 22.7° 35.1
May 10.5°C / 51°F 3.4° / 17.6° 35.2
Jun 8.2°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14° 59.5
Jul 7.1°C / 45°F 1.2° / 13° 60.5
Aug 8°C / 46°F 1.4° / 14.5° 56.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 3.4° / 18.5° 50.5
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 6° / 22.6° 43.4
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 10.5° / 26.4° 60.2
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13° / 29.6° 52.6
Cootamundra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area2,166.1 sq mi (5,610.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6410°N, 148.0284°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 150 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 75 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 65 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 123 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 51 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 91 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 78 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 90 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 140 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 117 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 84 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 145 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 139 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 106 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 93 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 108 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 145 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 16 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 99 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
July 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in

Cootamundra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Cootamundra

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE Cootamundra College — Visit →

Schools in Cootamundra

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cootamundra High School — — — —
EA Southee Public School — — — —
Sacred Heart Central School — — — —
Cootamundra Public School — — — —
Elouera Special School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cootamundra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cootamundra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bradman Birthplace Museum
Cootamundra Heritage Centre

Libraries in Cootamundra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cootamundra War Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Cootamundra

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Albion Hotel

Restaurants in Cootamundra

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloy Thai
Maxim's Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Cootamundra

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Cat Cafe
CC's Café & Community Centre
Courtyard Coffee Lounge
Dusty Road Coffee Roasters
E'Clarie's Coffee Shop
La Crema Cuisina
The Main Cafe

Cinemas in Cootamundra

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tin Shed Theatre

Monuments in Cootamundra

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annis & Geroge Bills Horse Trough
Old Red Post Box
Peace Pavilion
Printing Press
South West Tablelands Water Supply Scheme Monument

Clinics in Cootamundra

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cootamundra Primary Health Centre
Health Klinix

Dentists in Cootamundra

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr PH Sachs Dentist
Fryer & Chan Orthodontic Surgery
Smile On Dental

Veterinaries in Cootamundra

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooper Street Veterinary Hospital
Cootmundra Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Cootamundra

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cootamundra
Cootamundra West
Stockinbingal
Wallendbeen

Bus Stations in Cootamundra

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1376021790
Cootamundra Coach Bay

Gas Stations in Cootamundra

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aero Refuellers
EG Australia
Metro Petroleum
S G Chambers
Southwest Fuel

Banks in Cootamundra

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
South West Bank
Westpac

Gyms in Cootamundra

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Come Alive Fitness Centre
ROAR Health and Fitness
Studio 4

Golf Courses in Cootamundra

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cootamundra Golf & Sports Club

Stadiums & Teams in Cootamundra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cootamundra

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Temora AirportTEMMedium Airport
Tumut AerodromeTUMMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Young AirportNGAMedium Airport
Bendick Murrell Airstrip—Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip—Small Airport
Deltroit Station Airstrip—Small Airport
Federation Hsd Airport—Small Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Harden Airport—Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Rose Vale Airport—Small Airport
The Grove Airport—Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Cootamundra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cootamundra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cootamundra

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Chapel United Pentecostal Church
Cootamundra Anglican Church
Cootamundra Baptist Church
Cootamundra Foursquare Church
Cootamundra Jehovah's Witnesses
Cootamundra Seventh Day Adventist Church
Cootamundra Uniting Church
Sacred Heart Parish
Scots Presbytarian Church
The Salvation Army

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 Cootamundra

What is the population of Cootamundra?

Cootamundra has a population of 6,618 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,166.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cootamundra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,841, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cootamundra?

Cootamundra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

How is the job market in Cootamundra?

Cootamundra has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $382. There are 629 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cootamundra?

The median home value in Cootamundra is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.

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