Cook, ACT 2614
BelconnenAll suburbs in postcode 2614
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Median house price
$1,262,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Cook itself.
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Cook at a glance
- Median unit
- $870,000
- Population
- 2,965
- Median age 42
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Cook
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Cook, houses changed hands at $1,262,500 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Cook itself. Units come in around $870,000, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $253,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $418/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $440/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Cook
Cook (2614) sits in the Belconnen region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,262,500, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Cook has roughly 2,965 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Cook scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. 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 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 637 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Cook
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 38/100
- Transit
- 80/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Cook's population at 2,965, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 65%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.72% (median rent $418/wk against a $1,262,500 price tag). Units yield 2.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.72%
- On the $1,262,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.63%
- On the $870,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
91 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 637 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Cook
- What is the median house price in Cook?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Cook, ACT 2614 is $1,262,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Cook itself. The median unit price is $870,000.
- How much is my house worth in Cook?
- A useful starting point is the Cook median house price of $1,262,500 (units $870,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Cook postcode?
- Cook is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
- Where is Cook?
- Cook is a suburb in the Belconnen area, ACT 2614.
- What is the average rent in Cook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Cook?
- There are 20 schools serving Cook on this page, including Macquarie Primary School, St Vincent's Primary School, Canberra High School.
- How walkable is Cook?
- Cook has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cook?
- Cook is close to Macquarie, Aranda, Weetangera, Bruce.
- What is the population of Cook?
- The population of Cook is approximately 2,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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