Cobaw VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cobaw VIC is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cobaw is $885 per week ($46,020 per year). Median rent in Cobaw is $568 per week ($2,461 per month). Cobaw has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Cobaw has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobaw is $2,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cobaw in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Cobaw Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cobaw Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$885/wk
$46,020 per year
#2307 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$568/wk
$2,461 per month
#330 of 14,663
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cobaw Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.4% (49) Female 54.6% (59)

Population Density

6.3
people per km²
104 people · 16.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,208
Family income/wk

Cobaw Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cobaw Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.5% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.5% 18 dwellings

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

Cobaw Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cobaw Religion

No Religion
59.2%
Catholic
16.3%
Not stated
12.2%
Anglican
6.1%
Islam
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cobaw Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Cobaw Employment

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Employed full-time
18.8% 12 people
Employed part-time
39.1% 25 people
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Not in labour force
42.2% 27 people

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

Cobaw Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.0%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%

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

Cobaw Occupation

Professionals
45.7%
Managers
31.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%

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

Cobaw Field of Study

Engineering
30.0%
Society & Culture
20.0%
Education
16.7%
Management & Commerce
13.3%
Agriculture & Environment
10.0%
Health
10.0%

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

Cobaw Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cobaw Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.9%
$4,000+/wk
22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cobaw Marital Status

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Married
61.4% 51
↔️
Separated
3.6% 3
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Divorced
3.6% 3
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Never married
31.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cobaw Ancestry

Australian
27.0%
English
25.2%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
9.2%
Other
5.5%
French
4.3%
Italian
3.7%
German
3.1%
Maltese
3.1%
Welsh
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cobaw School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
28.6%
Pre-school
19.0%
Secondary — Government
19.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
19.0%
Secondary — Catholic
14.3%

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

Cobaw Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 9
No need for assistance
94.9% 169

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

Cobaw Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.3% 23
Not a volunteer
69.7% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cobaw Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
66.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cobaw How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Did not go to work
19.4%

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

Cobaw Car Ownership

2 vehicles
58.3%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Cobaw Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.6%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
53.1%

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

Cobaw Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
53.7%
moved in the last 5 years
58.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cobaw Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
193
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cobaw Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Diabetes
4
Kidney disease
4
Arthritis
3
Mental health
3

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

Cobaw Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cobaw Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
28.7%
Couple — no children under 15
13.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cobaw Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 8
Did not provide
88.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cobaw Children Ever Born

No children
14.8%
1 child
33.3%
3 children
51.9%

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

Cobaw When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Cobaw Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5–14 hours
37.1%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
8.6%

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

Cobaw Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
44.0%
3 persons
20.0%
5 persons
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cobaw Where Residents Moved From

Same address
90
Moved from VIC
6

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

Cobaw Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cobaw Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Cobaw Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $568/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Cobaw

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $568/wk
Left after rent $1,515/wk
Rent share 27.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cobaw vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobaw

What is the population of Cobaw VIC?

The population of Cobaw VIC is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².Cobaw is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cobaw?

The median personal income in Cobaw VIC is $885 per week, or $46,020 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,208 per week.Cobaw is ranked #2,307 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cobaw?

Median rent in Cobaw VIC is $568 per week ($2,461 per month).Rent represents 27.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Cobaw ranks #330 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cobaw?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobaw VIC is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cobaw?

The median age in Cobaw VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cobaw a good suburb to live in?

Cobaw is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 104.The median income is $885/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20587. All dollar figures in AUD.