Cook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,793
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Cook.
The postcode for Cook is 5710 (SA).
Cook (5710) sits in the Port Augusta region of South Australia.
Cook has roughly 2,793 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cook 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cook's population at 2,793, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
2,793
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,793
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
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 Cook.
Frequently asked
About Cook.
- What is the Cook postcode?
- Cook is in the 5710 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- Where is Cook?
- Cook is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5710, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- What is the average rent in Cook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- How walkable is Cook?
- Cook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cook?
- Cook is close to Nullarbor.
- What is the population of Cook?
- The population of Cook is approximately 2,793 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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