Wellington Shire Council
Cobains
Cobains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
245
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Cobains.
Cobains (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Cobains has roughly 245 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cobains scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cobains's population at 245, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
245
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
245
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cobains.
Local schools for Cobains
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Government School Catchment
Cobains Primary School
Guthridge Primary School
Araluen Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cobains.
- What is the Cobains postcode?
- Cobains is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cobains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Cobains?
- There are 12 schools serving Cobains on this page, including Cobains Primary School, Guthridge Primary School, St Thomas' School.
- How walkable is Cobains?
- Cobains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cobains?
- Cobains is close to East Sale Raaf, Sale East Raaf, Somerton Park, East Sale, Clydebank.
- What is the population of Cobains?
- Cobains has approximately 245 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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