Cobar, NSW 2835 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cobar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2835, home to 3,603 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Bogan local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 601 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,603
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,816 /week
- Median personal income
- $937 /week
- Median family income
- $2,323 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cobar
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,109
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Cobar Public School
- Cobar High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops
- St Johns Parish School, Bourke St
- Becker St At Barton St
- Barton St At Harcourt St
- Becker St After Murray St
- Linsley St At Barrier Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 95.3% of the 2,491 resolvable premises in Cobar. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 95.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 441 across postcode 2835 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 152 violent offences, 71 theft, 61 other offences.
Other suburbs in Cobar
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cobar?
Cobar (NSW 2835) had 3,603 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Cobar local government area.
What is the median rent in Cobar?
The median advertised rent in Cobar is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cobar?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Cobar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cobar Public School (0.5 km), Cobar High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cobar?
Cobar is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (95.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cobar?
Across postcode 2835, 441 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (152), theft (71), other (61). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Cobar?
69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cobar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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