True Cost of Buying in Cooma

2630 NSW · 385km to CBD

Rising

Market Intelligence

Cooma is a regional town in the NSW Snowy Mountains region, serving as the administrative center for Snowy Monaro Regional Council. With a population of approximately 6,800, it's known as the gateway to the ski fields and benefits from year-round tourism and recreational opportunities. The town has experienced renewed growth due to the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, which has brought infrastructure investment and employment opportunities. Property markets show moderate growth with strong seasonal demand driven by tourism and short-term accommodation needs. The community offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with good access to outdoor recreation, adequate healthcare and education facilities, and strong community spirit. While facing challenges of limited employment diversity and seasonal population fluctuations, Cooma presents opportunities for investors seeking regional property exposure with tourism upside.

Gateway location to Snowy Mountains and ski fieldsMajor infrastructure investment from Snowy Hydro 2.0 projectStrong tourism and seasonal accommodation demandGood healthcare facilities including Cooma HospitalActive community with regular events and festivals

Market Snapshot

Median House

$485K

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$315K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$420K

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

42 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.5%

Yield (House)

4.8%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

6,800

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$2,635/mo

Purchase Price

$315,000

Stamp Duty

$9,195

1st Year Total

$31,616

House

$3,079/mo

Purchase Price

$485,000

Stamp Duty

$16,355

1st Year Total

$36,949

Townhouse

$2,966/mo

Purchase Price

$420,000

Stamp Duty

$13,430

1st Year Total

$35,588

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Community Profile

Median Income

$58,000

Median Age

42

Family Households

62%

Owner-Occupied

65%

Walkability

65/100

Public Transport

3/10

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