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New South Wales · Postcode 2701
Coolamon postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 383 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Coolamon at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Coolamon vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Coolamon | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,427 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Coolamon is a locality 383 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2701. It falls within the Riverina region. The local government area is Coolamon.
According to the 2021 Census, Coolamon has a population of 2,275 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,427, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 113 (5.0% of residents).
Housing in Coolamon includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 833 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Coolamon scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Coolamon include Coolamon Central School and St Michael's Primary School.
Coolamon is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Coolamon details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2701 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,275 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,427/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $746/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 297.2 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 833 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 113 (5.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.8195243 |
| Longitude | 147.2005423 |
| Distance from Sydney | 383 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Coolamon |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
| State Electorate | Cootamundra |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 466 (20.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 261 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 491 (21.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 550 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 510 (22.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 292 (12.8%) |
| Arthritis | 258 (11.3%) |
| Diabetes | 144 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 113 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 93 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 67 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 28 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 36 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 248 (30.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 314 (38.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 226 (27.4%) |
Schools in Coolamon
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Coolamon. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.