Cottles Bridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
609
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cottles Bridge.
The postcode for Cottles Bridge is 3099 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Cottles Bridge (3099) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Cottles Bridge has roughly 609 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Cottles Bridge 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 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cottles Bridge's population at 609, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
609
Median age
52
Family households
84%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
609
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Cottles Bridge.
Local schools for Cottles Bridge
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Government School Catchment
Hurstbridge Primary School
Panton Hill Primary School
Arthurs Creek 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 Cottles Bridge.
- What is the Cottles Bridge postcode?
- Cottles Bridge is in the 3099 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Cottles Bridge?
- Cottles Bridge is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3099. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cottles Bridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Cottles Bridge?
- There are 20 schools serving Cottles Bridge on this page, including Learning Co-Operative School, Hurstbridge Primary School, Panton Hill Primary School.
- How walkable is Cottles Bridge?
- Cottles Bridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cottles Bridge?
- Cottles Bridge is close to Hurstbridge, Panton Hill, Nutfield, Arthurs Creek, Wattle Glen.
- What is the population of Cottles Bridge?
- The population of Cottles Bridge is approximately 609 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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