Cootamundra at a glance
Median house
$415,000
+6.7% year on year
Median unit
$295,000
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,885
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Cootamundra.
The postcode for Cootamundra is 2590 (NSW).
The median house price in Cootamundra is $415,000.
Cootamundra (2590) sits in the Junee region of NSW. The median house here is $415,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Cootamundra has roughly 6,885 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cootamundra scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cootamundra's population at 6,885, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,885
Median age
51
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $415,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $295,000, roughly 29% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.7%). Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $83,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Cootamundra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +6.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$415,000
+6.7% over the past year. Median unit price $295,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$415,000
+6.7% annual growth
$295,000
28
Average days to sell
6,885
Median age: 51
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $220/wk against a $415,000 price tag). Units yield 3.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.76%
Based on $415,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.88%
Based on $295,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.7%
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 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +6.7%/yr
2021
$300K
5-year change
+38%
2026
$415K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
474
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.
100
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cootamundra.
Local schools for Cootamundra
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Government School Catchment
Cootamundra Public School
E A Southee Public School
Cootamundra High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cootamundra.
- What is the median house price in Cootamundra?
- The median house price in Cootamundra, NSW 2590 is $415,000. The median unit price is $295,000. Annual growth is +6.7%.
- What is the Cootamundra postcode?
- Cootamundra is in the 2590 postcode, in NSW, in the Junee region.
- Where is Cootamundra?
- Cootamundra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2590, in the Junee region.
- What is the average rent in Cootamundra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Cootamundra?
- There are 5 schools serving Cootamundra on this page, including Cootamundra Public School, E A Southee Public School, Sacred Heart Central School.
- How walkable is Cootamundra?
- Cootamundra has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cootamundra?
- Cootamundra is close to Cullinga, Wallendbeen, Bethungra, Bongalong, Muttama.
- What is the population of Cootamundra?
- The population of Cootamundra is approximately 6,885 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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