Bogan Shire Council
Cobar
Cobar at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
3,603
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Cobar.
Cobar (2835) sits in the Bogan region of NSW.
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.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
3,603
Median age: 36
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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 Cobar postcode?
- Cobar is in the 2835 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Cobar has approximately 3,603 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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