Bogan Shire Council

Cobar

NSW2835

Cobar at a glance

Median house

$285,000

+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

About

Welcome to Cobar.

Cobar (2835) sits in the Bogan region of NSW. The median house here is $285,000, 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.

Side by side

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Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Houses change hands at $285,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $183,600, roughly 36% 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 $57,000. 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

$285,000

+20.0% over the past year. Median unit price $183,600.

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

Median House PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$285,000

+20.0% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$183,600

Days on MarketSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

30

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,603

Median age: 36

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.65% (median rent $200/wk against a $285,000 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: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

3.65%

Based on $285,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

5.66%

Based on $183,600 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

+20.0%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

61%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

30 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

$115K

5-year change

+149%

2026

$285K

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

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

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.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

507

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft106 (20.9%)
Against justice procedures86 (17.0%)
Assault81 (16.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment68 (13.4%)
Malicious damage to property46 (9.1%)

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.

Walk Score

76

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

10

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cobar.

Local schools for Cobar

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Cobar Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Cobar High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St John's Parish School

K-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Cobar.

What is the median house price in Cobar?
The median house price in Cobar, NSW 2835 is $285,000. 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.
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.

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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