What attracts buyers to this snowy mountain town – realestate.com.au

Every now and then an attractive opportunity presents itself and buyers take note of this alpine lifestyle offering.

At the gateway to the Snowy Mountains in Cooma, buyers will have the opportunity to build within reach of world-class skiing, hiking, fishing and outdoor recreation.

Newly released plots at Alpine Rise range from 500 m² to 1,000 m², located in a picturesque valley and positioned as an affordable access point to the region.

Why Cooma will attract a new wave of buyers in 2025

According to Tim Clarke of Australian Land and Housing (ALH), Cooma is a location that has been overlooked for too long.

“As a location it offers a great lifestyle with easy access to Canberra (approximately 90 minutes), making it still commutable,” he says.

“You also have destinations such as the Alpine region and Jindabyne nearby.”

Cooma is surrounded by natural attractions, where locals enjoy skiing, walking and fishing at nearby destinations including Perisher, Mount Kosciuszko and the Snowy River.

“But it doesn’t feel remote,” says Clarke.

“There are good amenities in Cooma itself, including major shops, schools and community facilities.”

Close to the attractions of the Snowy Mountains and just 90 minutes from Canberra, Alpine Rise offers the best of both worlds.

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Education options include Cooma Public School, Monaro High School and Snowy Mountains Grammar School, along with a local hospital and established community groups.

Despite these features, Cooma remains relatively affordable. Data from Realestate.com.au shows the average house price is around $560,000, up 5.7 per cent year-on-year, putting the city on the radar of many first-time buyers.

According to an Urbis Market Outlook report, Cooma’s population will grow by 29 percent by 2046.

Growth is driven not only by lifestyle appeal, but also by employment opportunities, including industrial and manufacturing roles associated with projects such as Snowy 2.0, as well as growing retail, healthcare and service sectors.

How Alpine Rise provides flexibility and value for families

Located just minutes from the city center, Alpine Rise, marketed by ALH, is attracting the attention of a wide range of buyers.

The development includes 140 elevated residential plots, designed for family homes.

“This is a great opportunity as these types of developments are rare in regional locations,” Mr Clarke said.
“It offers affordability yet close to the city.”

The estate offers easy access to schools, parks and local amenities, and is planned to support a connected community, with space for children to cycle and explore nearby parks and creeks.

ALH also works with renowned builders and offers buyers the option of house and land packages.

Alpine Rise offers 140 land releases in the heart of the thriving city of Cooma.

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Is regional NSW the next smart investment step?

With land prices at Alpine Rise ranging from $175,000 to $278,000, Mr Clarke says buyer interest has exceeded initial expectations.

Access has been made accessible through a simple purchase structure, where buyers can secure a plot with a 5 percent deposit, with settlement scheduled for mid-2026.

“The ability to get in at that price makes it accessible to first home buyers, upsizers, downsizers and investors,” says Clarke.

There is also no obligation to start construction immediately.

“You can buy and keep the land if that suits your plans,” he says.

“Quality, ready-to-build land at this price is becoming increasingly rare in a region like this.”