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Cobargo, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cobargo is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 747. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
747 Population 0/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,832 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$16,832 median income, 4.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $803/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population747
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,832
Per Capita$16,832
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$160,600
Rent$803
Ownership80.0%
Housing Units299

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population747
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates-36.3879°, 149.8863°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,832
Median Age56.0 years

About Cobargo

Cobargo is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 747. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Cobargo has a population of 747 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,495.1 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

747
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
2,495.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cobargo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cobargo is $16,832, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $324, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Cobargo vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,832
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,832
Avg Weekly Wage$324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cobargo is $160,600, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $803 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 80.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 299 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,600
43% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$803
31% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.0%
Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units299

Property Tax

Climate in Cobargo

Cobargo has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 923 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.6° 89.1
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 17° / 23.7° 105.5
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23° 102.2
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.4° 76.7
May 14.9°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.2° 67.1
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17.2° 82.5
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 7.2° / 16.5° 55.6
Aug 12.5°C / 55°F 7.7° / 17.3° 55.9
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.6° / 18.9° 61.2
Oct 15.8°C / 60°F 11.6° / 19.9° 73.7
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 13.8° / 20.9° 75.2
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 15.5° / 22.2° 78.6
Cobargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area2,495.1 sq mi (6,462.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-36.3879°N, 149.8863°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 52 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 87 km
Mar 6, 2007 88 km ESE of Bermagui, Australia M3.0 104 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 133 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 92 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 124 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in

Cobargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cobargo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Quaama Public School — — — —
Cobargo Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cobargo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Grandstand Radio live sports, sport UNKNOWN

Museums in Cobargo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Montreal Goldfields

Libraries in Cobargo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bermagui Branch Library0.0
Narooma Library0.0

Hotels in Cobargo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cobargo Hotel - Motel

Restaurants in Cobargo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cobargo Pub
Kitchen Boys
Via Luna

Monuments in Cobargo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

R.S.L. Memorial Hall

Clinics in Cobargo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cobargo Doctors

Veterinaries in Cobargo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bega and Cobargo Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Cobargo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #2449316920
Cobargo Co-Op
Quaama General Store

Airports Near Cobargo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Merimbula AirportMIMMedium Airport
Moruya AirportMYAMedium Airport
Bombala Airport—Small Airport
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport—Small Airport
frogs hollows airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Cobargo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cobargo Post Office
Quaama Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cobargo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Our Lady of Good Counsel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobargo

What is the population of Cobargo?

Cobargo has a population of 747 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,495.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cobargo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,832, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,600 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cobargo?

Cobargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cobargo?

Cobargo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $324. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cobargo?

The median home value in Cobargo is $160,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $803. The homeownership rate is 80.0%.

Nearby Cities

Bermagui 1,539 pop · 10.1 mi Narooma 2,633 pop · 18.1 mi Bega 4,683 pop · 19.9 mi Dalmeny 1,918 pop · 20.4 mi Tathra 1,662 pop · 24.3 mi Tuross Head 2,183 pop · 26.9 mi Tura Beach 2,994 pop · 33.0 mi Moruya 3,943 pop · 34.6 mi Merimbula 3,973 pop · 34.7 mi Broulee 1,639 pop · 40.2 mi Tomakin 1,088 pop · 42.5 mi Cooma 6,555 pop · 43.7 mi Malua Bay 1,844 pop · 45.3 mi Eden 3,118 pop · 46.9 mi
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