Belconnen
Cook
Cook at a glance
Median house
$1,262,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$870,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
2,965
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Cook.
Cook is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,262,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $870,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,262,500
Sales data pending
$870,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,965
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.72%
Based on $1,262,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.63%
Based on $870,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Population
2,965
Median age
42
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
91
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
38
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Cook.
Local schools for Cook
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Macquarie Primary School
Canberra High School
Aranda Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Cook.
- What is the median house price in Cook?
- The median house price in Cook, ACT 2614 is $1,262,500. The median unit price is $870,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cook postcode?
- Cook is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
- 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 Jamison Centre, Macquarie, Aranda, Weetangera, Bruce.
- What is the population of Cook?
- Cook has approximately 2,965 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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