Shoalhaven
Cockwhy
Cockwhy at a glance
Median house
$358,000
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Cockwhy.
Cockwhy (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The median house here is $358,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Cockwhy has roughly 25 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $358,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $72,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Cockwhy on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$358,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
120%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$358,000
$257,760
25
Median age: 33
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.08% (median rent $350/wk against a $358,000 price tag). Units yield 6.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.08%
Based on $358,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading6.01%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026120%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cockwhy's population at 25, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (120% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (120% family households, 60% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
33
Family households
120%
Lone person
60%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cockwhy 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cockwhy.
Local schools for Cockwhy
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Government School Catchment
Batemans Bay Public School
Batemans Bay High School
Sunshine Bay Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cockwhy.
- What is the median house price in Cockwhy?
- The median house price in Cockwhy, NSW 2539 is $358,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cockwhy postcode?
- Cockwhy is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Cockwhy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Cockwhy?
- There are 13 schools serving Cockwhy on this page, including Batemans Bay Public School, Batemans Bay High School, St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay.
- How walkable is Cockwhy?
- Cockwhy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cockwhy?
- Cockwhy is close to East Lynne, Brooman, Pretty Beach, Termeil, Pebbly Beach.
- What is the population of Cockwhy?
- Cockwhy has approximately 25 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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