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Cooranbong

NSW 2265 • Rest of NSW

7,077
Population (2021)
$38,064
Median Income
70.49 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralLeafyQuietEstablishedBushland

About Cooranbong

Cooranbong is a semi-rural locality in the City of Lake Macquarie, situated in the lower Hunter region of New South Wales approximately 100 kilometres north of Sydney. Spanning a large 70.5 square kilometres within the Lake Macquarie–West area, the suburb has a population of 7,077 with a spread-out, semi-rural character combining residential development and bushland. The median household income of $1,639 per week and median age of 39 reflect a community of established families, retirees, and long-term residents.

Cooranbong is notable as the home of Avondale University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution that has shaped the character and history of the community since the early 20th century. The suburb's bushland setting and proximity to Lake Macquarie offer a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle with access to walking trails and waterways. Residents value the semi-rural feel and relative affordability compared to nearby coastal communities, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and tranquillity within reach of Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Cooranbong falls under postcode 2265 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2265
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - West
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Lake Macquarie
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.05°, 151.47°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
70.49 km²
Elevation
21m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cooranbong by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Cooranbong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cooranbong" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

3 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,449
Census 2021
7,077
▲ 29.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,340
Income 2021
$38,064
▲ 34.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,779
Born Overseas 1,092

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 261
  • 2. England 190
  • 3. South Africa 78
  • 4. India 39
  • 5. Philippines 39
  • 6. United States 29
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 25
  • 8. Germany 22
  • 9. Samoa 22
  • 10. Zimbabwe 20

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,234
Australian 2,972
Scottish 756
Irish 686
German 369
Australian Aboriginal 302
Italian 192
Dutch 120
New Zealander 108
South African 60

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,472
Both parents born in Australia
1,280
Both parents born overseas
1,018
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.8%
No Religion
34.0%
Hinduism
0.3%
Buddhism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
480 (6.8%)
5-14 years
933 (13.2%)
15-19 years
407 (5.8%)
20-24 years
390 (5.5%)
25-34 years
945 (13.4%)
35-44 years
780 (11.0%)
45-54 years
768 (10.9%)
55-64 years
763 (10.8%)
65-74 years
737 (10.4%)
75-84 years
541 (7.6%)
85+ years
334 (4.7%)

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