Moving to Cooranbong NSW 2265
What the official numbers say about living in Cooranbong — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median personal income of $1,639 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Cooranbong grew 41% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,030 → 7,077 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Samoan, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cooranbong scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 26% work from home.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 91 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 2 parks — see them all on the Cooranbong profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Lake Macquarie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hunter — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2265 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cooranbong profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Cooranbong?
The census median rent is $380 a week.
Is Cooranbong growing?
Population went from 5,030 (2011) to 7,077 (2021) — up 41% over the decade.
How far is Cooranbong from the city?
About 91 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD.
Which council area is Cooranbong in?
Cooranbong falls under Lake Macquarie council and the federal electorate of Hunter.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Toronto · Gorokan · Belmont · Warners Bay · Cameron Park · Cardiff.