Cooma
NSW 2630 • Rest of NSW
About Cooma
Cooma is a historic regional town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, situated at an elevation of 838 metres. With a population of approximately 6,700, it serves as the gateway to the Snowy Mountains ski resorts and Kosciuszko National Park. The town has a rich history connected to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, which brought migrants from over 30 countries in the 1950s.
Cooma offers a vibrant main street with local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and heritage buildings. The town attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round with skiing in winter and bushwalking, fishing, and camping in warmer months. It has good schools, healthcare facilities, and a strong community spirit, appealing to families and those seeking a mountain lifestyle with affordable housing.
Cooma falls under postcode 2630 and is governed by Snowy Monaro Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink 832 — Canberra 1h 20m
- Snowlink — Jindabyne, Thredbo, Perisher 45 min - 1h 30m
Commute to Canberra
🛣️ No rail service; bus connects to Canberra 3 times daily
Town centre is compact and walkable; car essential for regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
-
ColesCommissioner Street Cooma 2630 NSW -
Woolworths12-20 Vale Street Cooma 2630 NSW
Schools
-
Cooma North Public School ICSEA 955Baroona Ave
-
Cooma Public School ICSEA 971Commissioner St
-
Braidwood-Cooma Rd
-
Monaro High School ICSEA 977Mittagong Rd
-
9 Richardson St
-
Baroona Avenue
-
37 Murray Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Cooma, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 147
- 2. New Zealand 108
- 3. Germany 87
- 4. India 74
- 5. Italy 59
- 6. Philippines 44
- 7. Netherlands 39
- 8. Pakistan 32
- 9. South Africa 29
- 10. China 28
- 11. Nepal 28
- 12. Thailand 27
- 13. Sri Lanka 25
- 14. Scotland 21
- 15. Lebanon 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)