Cobar at a glance
Median house
$205,000
+20.0% year on year
Median unit
$183,600
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
3,603
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Cobar.
The postcode for Cobar is 2835 (NSW).
The median house price in Cobar is $205,000.
Cobar (2835) sits in the Bogan region of NSW. The median house here is $205,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +20% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Cobar has roughly 3,603 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 30 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cobar scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cobar's population at 3,603, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,603
Median age
36
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $205,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $183,600, roughly 10% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 30, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $41,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Cobar on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 30, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +20%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$205,000
+20.0% over the past year. Median unit price $183,600.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$205,000
+20.0% annual growth
$183,600
30
Average days to sell
3,603
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.07% (median rent $200/wk against a $205,000 price tag). Units yield 5.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +20% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.07%
Based on $205,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.66%
Based on $183,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+20.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202430 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +20.0%/yr
2021
$82K
5-year change
+149%
2026
$205K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
507
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
76
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cobar.
Local schools for Cobar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cobar Public School
Cobar High School
Non-Government Schools
St John's Parish School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cobar.
- What is the median house price in Cobar?
- The median house price in Cobar, NSW 2835 is $205,000. The median unit price is $183,600. Annual growth is +20.0%.
- What is the Cobar postcode?
- Cobar is in the 2835 postcode, in NSW, in the Bogan Shire Council region.
- Where is Cobar?
- Cobar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2835, in the Bogan Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cobar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Cobar?
- There are 3 schools serving Cobar on this page, including St John's Parish School, Cobar Public School, Cobar High School.
- How walkable is Cobar?
- Cobar has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Cobar?
- Cobar is close to Lerida, Tindarey, Sandy Creek, Canbelego, Cubba.
- What is the population of Cobar?
- The population of Cobar is approximately 3,603 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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