Living in a house in Coolamon costs about $11,521 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Coolamon sits 37.4 kilometres from Wagga Wagga CBD. Unit costs come in at $10,861, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,500 body corporate levy. At 37.4km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,559 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 37.4km from Wagga Wagga CBD · 192 days
$6,959
Home insurance
Estimated · flood High · fire Low
$2,800
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,500
Total annual running cost
$11,521
($960/month)
↓ 34% below Coolamon average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.6/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 70% of Coolamon suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,150/yr
6,160 kWh
Unit
$2,611/yr
4,620 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Coolamon's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Coolamon
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Coolamon Station, 1,991 m away, about a 25 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Coolamon-Ganmain Multi Purpose Service, 2,466 m away, about a 31 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
2
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Compare Coolamon with another suburb
Nearby: No nearby suburbs with data found
Frequently asked questions about Coolamon
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Coolamon to Wagga Wagga CBD?
Public transport saves Coolamon residents $4,559 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,959 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Coolamon?
Coolamon falls under Coolamon Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $462 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $462 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Coolamon?
Running a unit in Coolamon costs approximately $10,861 per year by car or $6,302 by public transport. This includes council rates of $462, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,500, and contents insurance of $640. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Coolamon close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Coolamon is Coolamon Station, a train stop about 1,991 m away, about a 25 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Coolamon?
The closest hospital to the centre of Coolamon is Coolamon-Ganmain Multi Purpose Service, about 2,466 m away, about a 31 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Coolamon?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Coolamon there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 2 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Coolamon rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.