Cooma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,605
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Cooma.
The postcode for Cooma is 3616 (VIC).
Cooma (3616) sits in the Greater Shepparton region of Victoria.
Cooma has roughly 5,605 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cooma 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cooma's population at 5,605, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,605
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,605
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Cooma.
Local schools for Cooma
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Government School Catchment
Stanhope Primary School
Girgarre Primary School
Merrigum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cooma.
- What is the Cooma postcode?
- Cooma is in the 3616 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- Where is Cooma?
- Cooma is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3616, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- What is the average rent in Cooma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Cooma?
- There are 11 schools serving Cooma on this page, including Stanhope Primary School, Girgarre Primary School, Merrigum Primary School.
- How walkable is Cooma?
- Cooma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cooma?
- Cooma is close to Girgarre East, Kyabram South, Harston, Stanhope, Waranga.
- What is the population of Cooma?
- The population of Cooma is approximately 5,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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