Cosgrove South VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cosgrove South VIC is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cosgrove South is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Cosgrove South is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cosgrove South has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Cosgrove South has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cosgrove South is $1,300.

There were 5 recorded offences in Cosgrove South in 2025-25, a rate of 94 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Cosgrove South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cosgrove South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$924/wk
$48,048 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Cosgrove South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.9% (33) Female 43.1% (25)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
53 people · 51.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Cosgrove South Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cosgrove South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.0% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.0% 9 dwellings

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

Cosgrove South Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cosgrove South Religion

No Religion
43.5%
Uniting Church
30.4%
Anglican
6.5%
Baptist
6.5%
Catholic
6.5%
Pentecostal
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cosgrove South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Cosgrove South Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 16 people
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Not in labour force
52.9% 18 people

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

Cosgrove South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.5%
Bachelor Degree
30.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%

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

Cosgrove South Occupation

Managers
58.3%
Professionals
41.7%

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

Cosgrove South Field of Study

Engineering
55.6%
Society & Culture
44.4%

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

Cosgrove South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cosgrove South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
15.0%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cosgrove South Marital Status

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Married
67.4% 31
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Divorced
8.7% 4
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Widowed
6.5% 3
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Never married
17.4% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cosgrove South Ancestry

Australian
41.2%
English
39.2%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cosgrove South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.1% 6
No need for assistance
93.9% 92

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

Cosgrove South Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.5% 9
Not a volunteer
79.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cosgrove South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
42.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cosgrove South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.2%
Did not go to work
21.1%
Car (passenger)
15.8%

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

Cosgrove South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
19.2%

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

Cosgrove South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.2%
3 bedrooms
65.4%
4 bedrooms
15.4%

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

Cosgrove South Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
31.7%
moved in the last 5 years
51.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cosgrove South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
90
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cosgrove South Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Cosgrove South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cosgrove South Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.2%
Couple — children under 15
41.9%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cosgrove South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.5% 8
Did not provide
80.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cosgrove South Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Cosgrove South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
27.1%
15–29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Cosgrove South Household Size

1 person
48.3%
2 persons
41.4%
5 persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cosgrove South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from VIC
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Cosgrove South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
3
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cosgrove South Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Cosgrove South

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $924/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cosgrove South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosgrove South

What is the population of Cosgrove South VIC?

The population of Cosgrove South VIC is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Cosgrove South?

The median personal income in Cosgrove South VIC is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Cosgrove South?

Median rent in Cosgrove South VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cosgrove South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cosgrove South VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cosgrove South?

The median age in Cosgrove South VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cosgrove South a good suburb to live in?

Cosgrove South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 53.The median income is $924/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 20651. All dollar figures in AUD.