NSW · Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Cootamundra, NSW, 2590
Desirability index
#67 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Cootamundra is a smaller suburban community in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional area, home to around 6,885 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 490 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-13%), roughly 71.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $420 (flats $390, houses $480), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 6,885
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,037
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 335 of 3,183
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,149
- Employment rate
- 43.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 181 / 202 / 18
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $390
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $480
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 43
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 490
- Against the person
- 156
- Against property
- 148
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -12.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions56
- Domestic Violence Related Assault29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment72
- Malicious Damage To Property54
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault25
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 943
- Cootamundra High SchoolSecondary
- Cootamundra Public SchoolPrimary
- E A Southee Public SchoolPrimary
- Elouera Special SchoolSpecial
- Sacred Heart Central SchoolCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
413 public transport stops in this suburb
- 445 Temora St
- Berthong Rd After Burley Griffin Way
- Berthong Rd Before Burley Griffin Way
- Stockinbingal Rd Opp 621
- Temora St After Rathmells Lane
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
475 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2 JUSTIN STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure81 THOMPSON STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind); Other InfrastructureGUNDAGAI ROAD COOTAMUNDRA 2590On Exhibition
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure453 TEMORA STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers46 HURLEY STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 PINKSTONE AVENUE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space41 HAROLD CONKEY AVENUE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 LOUISA STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space40 O'DONNELL STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space52 MACKAY STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 PHILIP STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station2 SUTTON STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space37 THOMPSON STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 SALT CLAY ROAD COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club94 HURLEY STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care1 YASS ROAD COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport26 MATILDA AVENUE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport6 KEITH TAYLOR CRESCENT COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 VERNER STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 WONDER VIEW COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; School7-31 MORRIS STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool95 RACECOURSE LANE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Withdrawn
- Subdivision140 TURNERS LANE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Under Assessment
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool137 HURLEY STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 OLIVER SELWYN DRIVE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure1-5 WALLENDOON STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 BAPAUME STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
2025· 59 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 RICHARDS STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure136 SUTTON STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure115 JUGIONG ROAD COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure143 SALT CLAY LANE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 JUSTIN STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)22 ADAMS STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space63 CROWN STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision186 JUGIONG ROAD COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 BOURKE STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal)104A NETHERLEIGH LANE COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 WONDER VIEW COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space48 MURRAY STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 RICHARDS STREET COOTAMUNDRA 2590Determined
2024· 64 proposals
64 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 83 proposals
83 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 110 proposals
110 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 129 proposals
129 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 3 proposals
3 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Thompson's Rural SuppliesAgrarian;Gas
- The Arts Centre CootamundraArts centre
- The Outback BakeryBakery
- NABBank
- Bench (6)
- Cootamundra Coach BayBus Station
- Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1Bus stop
- Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2Bus stop
- Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3Bus stop
- Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 4Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
25 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Albert ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Bassingthwaighte ParkPark
- BimbadeenPark
- Bradman OvalPark
- Cameron SquarePark
- Clarke OvalPark
- Coota WestPark
- Cootamundra Mountain Bike TrackPark
- Cootamundra RacecoursePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 13
- Emergency department
- On site
- Amcalpharmacy
- Cootamuindea Chiropracticalternative
- Cootamundra Health ServiceMackay Streethospital
- Cootamundra Hospitalhospital
- Cootamundra Primary Health CentreMacKay Streetclinic
- Country Med Groupyes
- Dr PH Sachs Dentistdentist
- Fryer & Chan Orthodontic Surgerydentist
- Health Klinixclinic
- MDW PsychologicalWallendoon Streetdoctor
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Cootamundra Aboriginal Girls' Training Home39 Rinkin Street CootamundraSHR
- Cootamundra Railway Station and yard groupMain Southern railway CootamundraSHR
- Cootamundra West Railway Station groupCootamundra-Griffith railway CootamundraSHR
- Cootamundra former No 3 AIFD (World War II Aviation Fuel Depot)219 Sutton St CootamundraSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Cootamundra Early Learning Centrechildcare
- Cootamundra Preschoolkindergarten
- Creekside Kidschildcare
- Milestones Early Learning Centrechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 129
- Parks (OSM)
- 27
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 92.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #67 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 445 Temora Sttransport
- Berthong Rd After Burley Griffin Waytransport
- Berthong Rd Before Burley Griffin Waytransport
- Stockinbingal Rd Opp 621transport
- Temora St After Rathmells Lanetransport
- Cootamundra Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
- Cootamundra Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Creekside Kidschildcarechildcare
- Milestones Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
- Cootamundra Aboriginal Girls' Training Homeheritage39 Rinkin Street CootamundraSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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