Cobden
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cobden, VIC 3266.
About Cobden
Welcome to Cobden
Cobden sits in Victoria's Western District, roughly 190 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD on the Cobden-Warrnambool road, in the volcanic dairying country that stretches between Camperdown and the coast at Port Campbell. It's a working rural town rather than a commuter suburb, built around agriculture, and its streetscape and pace of life reflect that heritage.
With a population of around 1,804 and a median age of 51, Cobden suits families settling into a slower, close-knit community, retirees drawn to affordable living and space, and those with ties to the dairy and farming industries that underpin the local economy. It's a place where the school, the footy club and the main street still anchor daily life.
Lifestyle & dining
Cobden's town centre carries the practical, unpretentious feel typical of Western District service towns, with a main strip of cafes, pubs and local retailers that cater to the surrounding farming community as much as the town itself. It's not a dining destination in the way coastal towns nearby are, but it offers the essentials well, and its proximity to the Great Ocean Road hinterland and the Otways means a change of scenery is never far away for those wanting a day trip.
Getting around
The town is set on the Cobden-Warrnambool Road, giving reasonably direct access to Warrnambool to the west and Camperdown to the east, with Melbourne reachable in a few hours by car via the Princes Highway corridor. Public transport is limited, as is typical for a town of this size, so most residents rely on private vehicles, with regional coach services providing some connection to larger centres.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Cobden Primary School and Cobden Technical School both based in town, while Hampden P-12 School offers a full run from prep through to year 12 in the district. This spread of options, from primary through to secondary, is a genuine drawcard for young families weighing up rural towns, since it means schooling needs can largely be met without lengthy travel.
The property market
Cobden's housing market reflects its rural, low-density character, with a median house price of $445,000 and recent growth of 6.0 percent suggesting steady, if modest, demand. Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 69 percent of stock, with land sales accounting for a further 21 percent and apartments or units just 10 percent, underlining that this is very much a house-and-land market rather than one geared towards higher-density living.
Parks & recreation
The surrounding countryside, dotted with volcanic lakes and craters typical of the Western District, provides plenty of scope for outdoor recreation, from fishing and walking around nearby crater lakes to exploring the Otways and coastline further south. Locally, the town supports typical country facilities including sporting ovals and recreation reserves that host football, cricket and other community sport, which remain central to social life in a town this size.
Market snapshot
Cobden property market
Median sale price
$445k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$316k
Median
$445k
Premium
$723k
Days on market
57
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
19
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +4.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cobden by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cobden, VIC 3266.
Population
1,804
residents (2021)
Median age
51
years
Household income
$1,162
median, per week
Median rent
$220
per week
Median mortgage
$1,083
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Cobden
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Cobden
$325k
2/66 Curdie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$648k
38A Lord Street
Sold ~July 2026
$445k
31 Mitchell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$367k
6 Silvester Street
Sold ~July 2026
$360k
78 Curdie Street
Sold ~June 2026
$360k
3/90 Curdie Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Cobden
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Common questions
Cobden suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cobden?
The median house price in Cobden, VIC is $445k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.0%.
Is Cobden a good place to live?
Cobden is a town located 200 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia named in honour of Richard Cobden. Cobden is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 1,804 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Cobden?
Cobden has a population of 1,804 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 51.
What schools are in Cobden?
There are 3 schools in or near Cobden, including Cobden Primary School, Cobden Technical School and Hampden P-12 School.
How long do homes take to sell in Cobden?
Properties in Cobden take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Cobden?
Entry-level properties in Cobden start around $316k, while premium homes reach $723k.
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