Mount Cooper at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Mount Cooper.
The postcode for Mount Cooper is 2631 (NSW).
Mount Cooper (2631) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Mount Cooper has roughly 8 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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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Cooper 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Cooper's population at 8, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (167% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (133%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8
Median age
64
Family households
–
Lone person
133%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
167%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Mount Cooper.
Local schools for Mount Cooper
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Government School Catchment
Nimmitabel Public School
Bombala High School
Bombala Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Cooper.
- What is the Mount Cooper postcode?
- Mount Cooper is in the 2631 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Cooper?
- Mount Cooper is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2631, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Cooper?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Mount Cooper?
- There are 5 schools serving Mount Cooper on this page, including Nimmitabel Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Bombala High School.
- How walkable is Mount Cooper?
- Mount Cooper has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Cooper?
- Mount Cooper is close to Jincumbilly, Boco, Holts Flat, Steeple Flat, Gunningrah.
- What is the population of Mount Cooper?
- The population of Mount Cooper is approximately 8 (2021 Census). 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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