Cottawalla at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,604
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cottawalla.
The postcode for Cottawalla is 2583 (NSW).
Cottawalla (2583) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Cottawalla has roughly 4,604 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Cottawalla 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cottawalla's population at 4,604, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,604
Median age
52
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,604
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Cottawalla.
Local schools for Cottawalla
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Government School Catchment
Crookwell Public School
Crookwell High School
Laggan Public School
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Frequently asked
About Cottawalla.
- What is the Cottawalla postcode?
- Cottawalla is in the 2583 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Cottawalla?
- Cottawalla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2583, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Cottawalla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Cottawalla?
- There are 4 schools serving Cottawalla on this page, including St Mary's Primary School, Crookwell Public School, Crookwell High School.
- How walkable is Cottawalla?
- Cottawalla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cottawalla?
- Cottawalla is close to Pejar, Crookwell, Third Creek, Brooklands, Roslyn.
- What is the population of Cottawalla?
- The population of Cottawalla is approximately 4,604 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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