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Cobains VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cobains, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cobains VIC is 245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cobains is $818 per week ($42,536 per year). Median rent in Cobains is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Cobains has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Cobains has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cobains is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobains is $1,350.

There were 15 recorded offences in Cobains in 2025-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).

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Cobains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cobains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$818/wk

$42,536 per year

#3285 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cobains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (128) Female 49.0% (123)

Population Density

7.1

people per km²

245 people · 34.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Cobains Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cobains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.4% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.6% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cobains Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cobains Religion

No Religion

45.0%

Anglican

20.2%

Catholic

17.6%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Not stated

5.0%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cobains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cobains Employment

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Employed full-time

47.9% 78 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 38 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 6 people

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Not in labour force

25.2% 41 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cobains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.1%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cobains Occupation

Managers

24.0%

Professionals

21.3%

Community & Personal Service

21.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Labourers

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cobains Field of Study

Health

27.1%

Engineering

25.7%

Management & Commerce

17.1%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Education

8.6%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cobains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cobains Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cobains Marital Status

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Married

54.6% 106

↔️

Separated

3.1% 6

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Divorced

6.2% 12

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Widowed

4.1% 8

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Never married

32.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cobains Ancestry

English

40.1%

Australian

32.1%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.6%

Dutch

2.5%

Filipino

2.5%

Maltese

2.5%

German

1.2%

New Zealander

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cobains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.4%

Primary — Catholic

19.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Secondary — Government

8.9%

Secondary — Catholic

8.9%

Pre-school

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cobains Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 16

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 444

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cobains Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.8% 35

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cobains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cobains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.3%

Did not go to work

17.4%

Walked only

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cobains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

29.8%

4+ vehicles

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cobains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.7%

3 bedrooms

48.8%

4 bedrooms

40.2%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cobains Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

27.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cobains Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

472

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cobains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cobains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cobains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

One parent — children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cobains Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 9

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Never served

95.1% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cobains Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 28

—

Did not provide

84.4% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cobains Children Ever Born

No children

36.0%

1 child

9.3%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

34.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cobains When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cobains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

38.1%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cobains Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cobains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

195

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cobains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.8%

Step family — no other children

12.1%

Blended family — no other children

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cobains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Cobains Schools

schools nearby

government

939

avg ICSEA score

total students

Cobains Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 46 students

939

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cobains Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cobains

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,572/wk

Rent share 13.2%

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Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $9/wk

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Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $693/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $77/wk

Nichols Point

Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Cobains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Glenormiston South

Pop: 123 Income: $900/wk Rent: $220/wk

St James (Vic.)

Pop: 123 Income: $504/wk Rent: $236/wk

Wickliffe

Pop: 123 Income: $630/wk Rent: $125/wk

Yuroke

Pop: 123 Income: $612/wk Rent: $278/wk

Jeetho

Pop: 124 Income: $746/wk Rent: $295/wk

Naringal

Pop: 124 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobains

What is the population of Cobains VIC?

The population of Cobains VIC is 245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km².Cobains is ranked #6,468 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cobains?

The median personal income in Cobains VIC is $818 per week, or $42,536 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Cobains is ranked #3,285 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cobains?

Median rent in Cobains VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cobains ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cobains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobains VIC is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cobains?

The median age in Cobains VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cobains a good suburb to live in?

Cobains is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 245.The median income is $818/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20586. All dollar figures in AUD.