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Cobden, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Cobden is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,768. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,768 Population 1/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,328 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$21,328 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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About Cobden

Cobden

Cobden is a town located 200 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia named in honour of Richard Cobden. At the 2006 census, Cobden had a population of 1,813. At the 2001 census, Cobden had a population of 1,419.

People

Population1,768
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,328
Per Capita$21,328
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership78.9%
Housing Units707

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population1,768
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates-38.3286°, 143.0748°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (813 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,328
Median Age51.0 years

About Cobden

Cobden is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,768. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Cobden has a population of 1,768 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,427.3 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,768
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
1,427.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cobden vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cobden is $21,328, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,328 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $410, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 168 business establishments.

Income: Cobden vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,328
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,328
Avg Weekly Wage$410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cobden is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 78.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 707 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.9%
Owner-Occupied78.9%
Renter-Occupied21.1%
Housing Units707

Property Tax

Climate in Cobden

Cobden has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 10.9° / 26.6° 35.2
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 11.5° / 26.3° 33.5
Mar 17°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.2° 32.7
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 43.8
May 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 61.9
Jun 9.3°C / 49°F 4.9° / 13.7° 53.6
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.1° 64.3
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 4.7° / 14° 67.5
Sep 10.7°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.9° 59.0
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18.3° 50.7
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 8° / 21.1° 49.5
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24° 41.5
Cobden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area1,427.3 sq mi (3,696.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3286°N, 143.0748°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2013.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 109 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 58 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 95 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 125 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in

Cobden has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Cobden

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cobden Technical School - - - -
Hampden Specialist School - - - -
Cobden Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Cobden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camperdown Livestock Exchange

Restaurants in Cobden

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cobden Golf Club

Gas Stations in Cobden

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Cobden

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cobden Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Cobden

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Airports Near Cobden

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Cobden airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cobden

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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 Cobden

What is the population of Cobden?

Cobden has a population of 1,768 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,427.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cobden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,328, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cobden?

Cobden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cobden?

Cobden has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $410. There are 168 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cobden?

The median home value in Cobden is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 78.9%.

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