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Cooranbong

NSW 2265 • Rest of NSW

7,077
Population (2021)
$38,064
Median Income
70.49 km²
Area
21m
Elevation

About Cooranbong

Cooranbong is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Lake Macquarie (City) area. With a population of 7,077 and a median income of $38,064, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 70.49 km² at an elevation of 21m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Cooranbong provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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
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

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 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
  • 11. Scotland 19
  • 12. Canada 18
  • 13. Ireland 16
  • 14. Netherlands 15
  • 15. South Korea 14

🧬 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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