Cotham at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
24.5k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Cotham.
The postcode for Cotham is 3101 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Cotham (3101) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Cotham has roughly 24,499 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Cotham scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 9 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cotham's population at 24,499, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
24,499
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$476/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
24,499
Median age: 41
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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
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Government School Catchment
Kew Primary School
Deepdene Primary School
Auburn Primary School
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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 Cotham postcode?
- Cotham is in the 3101 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Cotham?
- Cotham is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3101. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, 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?
- The population of Cotham is approximately 24,499 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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