Coopernook NSW

Postcode 2426 · Mid-Coast LGA

Coopernook is a small community in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2426). With a population of 625, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Coopernook is $703,000, having grown strongly 7.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Coopernook is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 925, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 16 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Coopernook offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($703K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +7.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$703K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+7.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$703K
7.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$305
POPULATION
625
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,142
Personal Income /wk$535
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops16
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA925
Total Students60
Government1
Coopernook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925
Data: 2026