Cosgrove VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cosgrove VIC is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cosgrove is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Cosgrove is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cosgrove has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Cosgrove has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cosgrove is $1,040.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cosgrove in 2025-25, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Cosgrove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cosgrove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$606/wk
$31,512 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,040/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cosgrove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (31) Female 42.6% (23)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
50 people · 48.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Cosgrove Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cosgrove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 8 dwellings

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

Cosgrove Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cosgrove Religion

No Religion
31.0%
Not stated
24.1%
Catholic
15.5%
Uniting Church
13.8%
Anglican
8.6%
SB OSB NRA SB
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cosgrove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Cosgrove Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 20 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 12 people

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

Cosgrove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
36.4%

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

Cosgrove Occupation

Managers
23.5%
Clerical & Administrative
23.5%
Professionals
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%

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

Cosgrove Field of Study

Health
41.7%
Engineering
33.3%
Education
25.0%

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

Cosgrove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cosgrove Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
66.7%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cosgrove Marital Status

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Married
46.9% 23
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Divorced
8.2% 4
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Widowed
6.1% 3
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Never married
38.8% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cosgrove Ancestry

English
42.6%
Scottish
25.0%
Australian
16.2%
Irish
10.3%
German
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cosgrove School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Cosgrove Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.4% 6
No need for assistance
92.6% 75

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

Cosgrove Volunteering

Not a volunteer
76.6% 36
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Volunteer
23.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cosgrove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cosgrove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Cosgrove Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
21.1%
3 vehicles
47.4%

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

Cosgrove Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
76.9%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Cosgrove Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
21.6%
moved in the last 5 years
63.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cosgrove Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cosgrove Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Mental health
3

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

Cosgrove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.0%
$1-$149/wk
9.8%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
14.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cosgrove Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.5%
Couple — no children under 15
27.0%
Couple — children under 15
16.2%
One parent — no children under 15
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cosgrove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 5
Did not provide
86.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cosgrove Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Cosgrove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
15.9%
Did not do domestic work
15.9%

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

Cosgrove Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cosgrove Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from VIC
3

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

Cosgrove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cosgrove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cosgrove Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/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

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $925/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cosgrove vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Cosgrove

What is the population of Cosgrove VIC?

The population of Cosgrove VIC is 50 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?

The median personal income in Cosgrove VIC is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Cosgrove?

Median rent in Cosgrove 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?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cosgrove VIC is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cosgrove?

The median age in Cosgrove VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cosgrove a good suburb to live in?

Cosgrove is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 50.The median income is $606/wk, which is below 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: 20650. All dollar figures in AUD.