Life in Cooma
Life in Cooma
Welcome to Cooma. We know you are going to love living in Cooma and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Cooma
Is Cooma a good place to live?
Yes, Cooma is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Cooma will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Cooma
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Cooma, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Cooma. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Cooma and want to find a job in Cooma we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Cooma for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Cooma
Weather in Cooma
Cooma
Cooma is a town in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 114 kilometres (71 mi) south of the national capital, Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is also on the Snowy Mountains Highway, connecting Bega with the Riverina.
At the 2016 census, Cooma had a population of 6,742. Cooma is the main town of the Monaro region. It is 800 metres (2,620 ft) above sea level. The name could have derived from an Aboriginal word Coombah, meaning ‘big lake’ or ‘open country’.
Cooma is 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, a main tributary of the Murray–Darling basin. Cooma sources its water from the river.
Hotels and Accommodation in Cooma
There are all types of accommodation available in Cooma. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Cooma is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Cooma
Banks in Cooma
Cafes in Cooma
Carpet Cleaners in Cooma
Dentists in Cooma
Doctors and Medical clinics in Cooma
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Cooma Electricians below
Hospitals in Cooma
Mechanics in Cooma
Newspapers in Cooma
Pest Control in Cooma
Plumbers in Cooma
Real Estate Agents in Cooma
Restaurants in Cooma
Schools in Cooma
Solicitors in Cooma
Supermarkets in Cooma
Vets in Cooma
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.