Cooma, NSW 2982
Room to breathe, on New South Wales's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $290/wk Median
- 29.2% Renters
Cooma Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.8k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $290
- To the CBD
- 326km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Cooma Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Cooma is a regional New South Wales community of 6,761 residents, with 29.2% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $290 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Cooma
Cooma Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Cooma Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Cooma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Cooma
Real questions renters ask before moving to Cooma.
How far is Cooma from New South Wales's capital?
Cooma is approximately 326km from New South Wales's capital city. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Cooma a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Cooma has a 29.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Cooma family-friendly for renters?
Cooma has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $290/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional NSW.
How much does it cost to rent in Cooma?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Cooma is $290. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $290 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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