Tweed Shire Council
Cougal
Cougal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Cougal.
Cougal (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Cougal has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cougal 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cougal's population at 30, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (108% family households, 42% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30
Median age
64
Family households
108%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Education
Schools in Cougal.
Local schools for Cougal
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Government School Catchment
Collins Creek Public School
The Risk Public School
Hillview State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cougal.
- What is the Cougal postcode?
- Cougal is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cougal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Cougal?
- There are 6 schools serving Cougal on this page, including Collins Creek Public School, The Risk Public School, Hillview State School.
- How walkable is Cougal?
- Cougal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cougal?
- Cougal is close to Loadstone, Border Ranges, Lynchs Creek, Warrazambil Creek, Gradys Creek.
- What is the population of Cougal?
- Cougal has approximately 30 residents. The median age is 64.
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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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