City of Boroondara
Cotham
Cotham at a glance
Median house
$660,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
24.5k
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Cotham.
Cotham is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$660,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$476/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$660,000
Sales data pending
$475,200
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
24,499
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.75%
Based on $660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.43%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
24,499
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
16
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cotham.
Local schools for Cotham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kew Primary School
Deepdene Primary School
Auburn Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cotham.
- What is the median house price in Cotham?
- The median house price in Cotham, VIC 3101 is $660,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cotham postcode?
- Cotham is in the 3101 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Cotham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $476, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Cotham?
- There are 20 schools serving Cotham on this page, including Ruyton Girls' School, Sacred Heart School, Carey Baptist Grammar School.
- How walkable is Cotham?
- Cotham has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cotham?
- Cotham is close to Kew, Stradbroke Park, Deepdene Dc, Hawthorn, Kew East.
- What is the population of Cotham?
- Cotham has approximately 24,499 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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