Coburg, VIC 3058 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coburg is an inner northern Melbourne suburb 8 km from the CBD, mainly in the City of Merri-bek and historically known for HM Prison Pentridge, now redeveloped for housing. It has a population of around 26,500 with a mix of families and a culturally diverse community including Italian, Greek and Lebanese heritage. Housing comprises period homes and new developments with a median house price of $1,220,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 26,574
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,065 /week
- Median personal income
- $894 /week
- Median family income
- $2,532 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Moreland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wills
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $750 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Median house price
- $1,220,000
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Coburg Primary School
- Coburg High School
Transport
- Upfield line — Coburg Station
- Route 19 tram — Sydney Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Established working-class suburb with growing families and cultural diversity along Sydney Road commercial strip. Former Pentridge prison site redeveloped into housing, key landmarks include Coburg Lake Reserve and Merri-bek civic centre.
- 42 cafés
- 63 restaurants
- 11 pubs and bars
- 95 parks and reserves
- 22 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 11 supermarkets
- 39 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 7.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 46.1% of the 13,226 resolvable premises in Coburg. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 23.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 25.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 46.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,743 across postcode 3058 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,646 property offences, 422 violent offences, 164 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coburg?
Coburg (VIC 3058) had 26,574 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Moreland local government area.
What is the median rent in Coburg?
The median advertised rent in Coburg is $750/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coburg?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Coburg. Nearest include: Coburg Primary School, Coburg High School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coburg?
Coburg is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (46.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coburg?
Across postcode 3058, 3,743 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,646), violent (422), drug offences (164). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Coburg?
In Coburg, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (7.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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