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Cottles Bridge, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Cottles Bridge is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 564. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
564 Population 0/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$28,223 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,223 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population564
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,223
Per Capita$28,223
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

B+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership89.0%
Housing Units226

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population564
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates-37.6071°, 145.2232°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,223
Median Age52.0 years

About Cottles Bridge

Cottles Bridge is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 564. 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 67°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Cottles Bridge has a population of 564 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

564
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cottles Bridge vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cottles Bridge is $28,223, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,223 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $543, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Cottles Bridge vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,223
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,223
Avg Weekly Wage$543

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cottles Bridge is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 89.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 226 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.0%
Owner-Occupied89.0%
Renter-Occupied11.0%
Housing Units226

Property Tax

Climate in Cottles Bridge

Cottles Bridge has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 644 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28.2° 41.9
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.6° 48.4
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.4° 42.6
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.4° 61.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 8° / 17.2° 53.0
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.4° 53.9
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6° / 14° 47.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15° 54.1
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 7.7° / 17.7° 49.4
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 9° / 20.5° 56.5
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 71.0
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.1° 64.2
Cottles Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6071°N, 145.2232°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 116 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 123 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 74 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 112 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 108 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 97 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 105 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 105 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 118 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 92 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 126 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 101 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 35 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 103 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 33 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 147 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 122 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 99 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 62 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in

Cottles Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Cottles Bridge

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arthurs Creek Primary School
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Radio Stations near Cottles Bridge

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Yarra Valley FM MP3 128 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
UGFM Radio Murrindindi australian music, community radio MP3 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Cottles Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andrew Ross Museum
Brew Tower Museum
Brew Tower Museum
Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall
Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall
Eltham District Historical Society
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
Fire Services Museum
Fire Services Museum
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
House of Bottles Museum & Tearooms
Islamic Museum of Australia
Islamic Museum of Australia
La Trobe University Museum of Art
Mont De Lancey Museum
National Communications Museum
National Communications Museum
Nillumbik Historical Society
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum
Royal Australian Corps of Signals Museum
Schramms Cottage
Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex
Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed
Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar
Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre
Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre
TarraWarra Museum of Art
The Australian Sports Museum
The Australian Sports Museum
Villa Alba Museum
Villa Alba Museum
Warrandyte Historical Society
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Cottles Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 John Street Little Library0.0
Balwyn Library0.0
Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Blackburn Library0.0
Book return chutes0.0
Borchardt Library0.0
Box Hill Library0.0
Braille and Talking Book Library0.0
Bulleen Library0.0
Burnley Library Building (914)0.0
C0.0
Camberwell Library0.0
CD0.0
Collingwood Library0.0
Collingwood Toy Library0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Diamond Valley Library0.0
Doncaster Library0.0
East Melbourne Library and Community Centre0.0
Eltham Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Fitzroy Library0.0
Greythorn Library Lounge0.0
Hawthorn Library0.0
Ivanhoe Libary0.0
Kew High School Library0.0
Kew Library0.0
Kew Toy Library0.0
Lalor Library0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
Malvern Library0.0
Manningham Toy Library0.0
Mernda Library0.0
Mill Park Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Nash Resouce Centre - Library0.0
Northcote Library0.0
Nunawading Library0.0
Prahran Library0.0
Prahran Square Library0.0
Preston Library0.0
Realm0.0
Reservoir Public Library and Community Centre0.0
Richmond Library0.0
RMIT Bundoora Library0.0
Rosanna Library0.0
Russian House Library0.0
Swinburne Library0.0
Thomastown Library0.0
Toorak/South Yarra Library0.0
Vermont South Library0.0
Wallan Library0.0
Warrandyte Library0.0
Watsonia Library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cottles Bridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camberwell Fresh Food Market
Camberwell Sunday Market
Ceres Makers and Flea Market
Ceres Makers and Flea Market
Fitzroy Market
Fitzroy Market
Food Market (4th Saturday)
Food Market (4th Saturday)
Gleadell Street Market
Gleadell Street Market
Heathmont Farmers Market
Heide Market
Kingsbury Drive Community Market
Prahran Market
Preston Market
Ringwood East Community Market
Rose Street Artist Market
Rose Street Artist Market
Thomastown Trash and Treasure Market
Warrandyte Riverside Market

Breweries in Cottles Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Ravens Brewery
3 Ravens Brewery
Bodriggy Brewing Company
Bodriggy Brewing Company
Brew Stop
Brew Stop
Carlton and United Breweries Abbotsford Plant
Clifton Hill Brewpub
Clifton Hill Brewpub
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Hawkers Beer
Killer Sprocket Brewery
Molly Rose Brewing Co.
Moon Dog Brewery
Mountain Goat Brewery
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
Tallboy and Moose
Tallboy and Moose
The Incubator – Fixation Brewing Co.
The Incubator – Fixation Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Cottles Bridge

TeamLeagueDivision
AAMI Park
John Cain Arena
Kooyong Stadium
Malvern Cricket Club
Margaret Court Arena
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Rod Laver Arena
Royal Melbourne Tennis Club

Airports Near Cottles Bridge

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Eildon Weir AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Mangalore AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Merton AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Taggerty AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cottles Bridge

42 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
4Cyte Pathology
ACE Sports Clinic
Airlie Women's Clinic
Bellfield Medical Centre
Canterbury Road Community Care Unit
Church Street Medical Centre
Darebin Community Health
Deepdene Medical Centre
Direct Radiology Fairfield
Dorevitch Pathology Fairfield
Dr Daniel Traum
Dr Johannes Kern
Dr Kirstin Charlesworth
East Kew Clinic
Epworth Camberwell
Fairfield City Medical Centre
Fairfield Dermatology Clinic
Fairfield Paediatrics
Fairfield Physiotherapy
Fairfield Podiatry
Fertility Control Clinic
High Street Medical and Dentist Centre Preston
Inner North Medical Clinic
Ivanhoe Endoscopy Centre
Jean Hailes at Epworth
Kew Junction Medical Clinic
Kew Skin Therapy
Melbourne Hand Rehab
Melbourne Pathology
Odyssey House Victoria
Panch Health Centre
Prahran clinic
Prahran Market Clinic
Smith Street Medical Centre
The Local Doctor
Turn the Corner Medical Clinic
VAEAI Naamalata
Victoria Parade Surgery Centre
Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists
Waterdale Medical Specialist Rooms
Wellways Maroondah PARC
Wingrove Medical Clinic

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 Cottles Bridge

What is the population of Cottles Bridge?

Cottles Bridge has a population of 564 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cottles Bridge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,223, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cottles Bridge?

Cottles Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cottles Bridge?

Cottles Bridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $543. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cottles Bridge?

The median home value in Cottles Bridge is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 89.0%.

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