Cobram, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Cobram VIC is 6,148 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cobram is $598 per week ($31,096 per year). Median rent in Cobram is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Cobram has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Cobram has a population density of 76 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cobram is Malaysia. The most common religion is No religion (32.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobram is $1,235.

There were 969 recorded offences in Cobram in 2025-25, a rate of 158 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (412 offences).

Population
6,148
Census 2021
Median income
$598/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Cobram vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Cobram is $598 a week, 22% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,113th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $66 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 24.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCobramTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$598/wk$767/wk −22%$766/wk
Household income$1,026/wk$1,687/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$316/wk −21%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,235/mo$1,723/mo −28%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.4%19.1% +5.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Cobram, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cobram Population

6,148 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cobram Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$598/wk
$31,096 per year
Ranked 7,124 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,235/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Cobram Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,026/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 24.4%

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

Median rent in Cobram against your income

About $4,446 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $776/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Cobram Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
966
avg ICSEA score
1,486
total students
Cobram Anglican Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 387 students
1010
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 308 students
1006
ICSEA
Cobram Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 457 students
952
ICSEA
Cobram Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 268 students
933
ICSEA
Cobram and District Specialist School Government
Combined · U · 66 students
929
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cobram Map

Cobram, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Cobram, Victoria: 35.9234°S, 145.6387°E

Cobram Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Cobram

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (3,086) Female 49.8% (3,062)

Population Density

76
people per km²
6,148 people · 81.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,417
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Malaysia
3.2%
England
2.7%
Italy
2.4%
India
1.8%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
0.6%
Thailand
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
3.3%
Mandarin
2.6%
Punjabi
1.8%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
1.2%
Arabic
0.8%
Thai
0.5%
Sinhalese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.1%
Australian
33.1%
Italian
11.4%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
9.4%
German
4.0%
Chinese
3.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Dutch
1.4%
Indian
1.3%
Filipino
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
32.1%
Catholic
28.4%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
7.9%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Islam
2.5%
Buddhism
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.3% 2,345
Separated
4.2% 217
Divorced
10.7% 556
Widowed
8.5% 440
Never married
31.3% 1,623

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.3%
Couple: children under 15
34.0%
Couple: no children under 15
12.1%
One parent: children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
37.6%
3 persons
10.1%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cobram

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,516 occupied private dwellings in Cobram at the 2021 Census, 28.2% were rented, 42.6% owned outright and 24.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 42 dwellings
Owned outright
42.6% 1,073 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.5% 617 dwellings
Rented
28.2% 710 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.1% 78 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.1%
2 bedrooms
17.7%
3 bedrooms
52.3%
4 bedrooms
23.0%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.8%
$300-$449/mo
4.4%
$450-$599/mo
3.5%
$600-$799/mo
7.4%
$800-$999/mo
13.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.2%
1 vehicle
41.4%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

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

Work, income and education in Cobram

Employment

Employed full-time
29.4% 1,347 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 872 people
Unemployed
2.2% 102 people
Not in labour force
49.3% 2,260 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
18.1%
Professionals
16.1%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Labourers
14.4%
Managers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%
Sales Workers
4.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.6%
Did not go to work
10.4%
Car (passenger)
8.4%
Walked only
5.2%
Bicycle
1.1%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Bus
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Bachelor Degree
18.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
3.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
18.4%
Management & Commerce
18.1%
Society & Culture
12.6%
Health
11.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.6%
Education
9.1%
Architecture & Building
7.5%
Agriculture & Environment
6.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Information Technology
1.7%
Creative Arts
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
18.7%
Primary: Catholic
18.3%
Primary: Government
16.6%
Vocational Education
12.1%
Pre-school
12.1%
Secondary: Catholic
8.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.9%
Has need for assistance
9.2%
Need for assistance not stated
6.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
685
Arthritis
345
Asthma
263
Diabetes
253
Heart disease
245
Lung condition
215
Cancer
139
Stroke
108
Kidney disease
85
Dementia
36

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 649
Did not provide
86.3% 4,105

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.0% 766
Not a volunteer
84.0% 4,018

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.2% 152
Never served
96.8% 4,667

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
1 child
9.5%
2 children
29.0%
3 children
23.0%
4 children
11.1%
5+ children
3.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
38
1951: 1960
134
1961: 1970
142
1971: 1980
76
1981: 1990
51
1991: 2000
34
2001: 2010
134
2011: 2015
123
2016
74
2017
64
2018
60
2019
52
2020
16
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
42.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,795
Moved: same area (SA2)
338
Moved from VIC
285
Moved from NSW
117
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
24.6%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
35.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.8%
Step family: no other children
10.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cobram Crime Statistics

969 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
412
Theft
172
Assault
121
Property Damage
89
Break & Enter
49
Fraud
38
Weapons
35
Drug Offences
34
Public Order
11
Other
5
Robbery
3

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Cobram

The closest suburb to Cobram is Barooga, 5.6 km away.

Barooga
5.6 km away · income $719/wk · rent $260/wk
Tocumwal
18.8 km away · income $562/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobram

What is the population of Cobram VIC?

The population of Cobram VIC is 6,148 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 76 people per km². Cobram is ranked #1,278 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cobram?

The median personal income in Cobram VIC is $598 per week, or $31,096 per year. The median household income is $1,026 per week. Family income is $1,417 per week. Cobram is ranked #7,124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cobram?

Median rent in Cobram VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cobram ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cobram?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cobram VIC is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cobram?

The median age in Cobram VIC is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cobram a good suburb to live in?

Cobram is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 6,148. The median income is $598/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20592. All dollar figures in AUD.