Cooyal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
137
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Cooyal.
The postcode for Cooyal is 2850 (NSW).
Cooyal (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Cooyal has roughly 137 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Cooyal 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cooyal's population at 137, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
137
Median age
45
Family households
72%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
137
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
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 Cooyal.
Local schools for Cooyal
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Government School Catchment
Gulgong High School
Mudgee Public School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Cooyal.
- What is the Cooyal postcode?
- Cooyal is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Cooyal?
- Cooyal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cooyal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Cooyal?
- There are 9 schools serving Cooyal on this page, including Gulgong High School, Mudgee Public School, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Cooyal?
- Cooyal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cooyal?
- Cooyal is close to Stony Creek, Linburn, Frog Rock, Kains Flat, Moolarben.
- What is the population of Cooyal?
- The population of Cooyal is approximately 137 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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