Cobaki Lakes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
42
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Cobaki Lakes.
The postcode for Cobaki Lakes is 2486 (NSW).
Cobaki Lakes (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Cobaki Lakes has roughly 42 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cobaki Lakes scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cobaki Lakes's population at 42, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (39% family, 28% lone person).
Population
42
Median age
48
Family households
39%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
42
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cobaki Lakes.
Local schools for Cobaki Lakes
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Government School Catchment
Currumbin Community Special School
Currumbin State School
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cobaki Lakes.
- What is the Cobaki Lakes postcode?
- Cobaki Lakes is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Cobaki Lakes?
- Cobaki Lakes is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cobaki Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Cobaki Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Cobaki Lakes on this page, including Currumbin Community Special School, St Augustine's Parish Primary School, Currumbin State School.
- How walkable is Cobaki Lakes?
- Cobaki Lakes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Cobaki Lakes?
- Cobaki Lakes is close to Tweed Heads West, Tweed Heads, Cobaki, Bilambil Heights, Piggabeen.
- What is the population of Cobaki Lakes?
- The population of Cobaki Lakes is approximately 42 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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