Cobargo
NSW 2550 • New South Wales
About Cobargo
Cobargo is a historic village and locality on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 375 km south of Sydney near Bermagui in the Bega Valley Shire. With a population of around 770, it is renowned for its 19th-century heritage streetscape, thriving arts and crafts community, and distinctive folk music scene. The town gained national attention in January 2020 during the Black Summer bushfires, highlighting its close relationship with the surrounding bushland.
Cobargo is beloved for its artisan culture, with the Cobargo Cooperative pottery, craft galleries, folk festival and farmers markets drawing visitors from across the region. Local residents enjoy a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle surrounded by rolling green dairy country and proximity to the Bega Valley's beaches and national parks. The town suits artists, retirees and those seeking a tightly-knit rural community with genuine heritage character.
Cobargo falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Bega / Canberra / Sydney Approx 7–8 hrs to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bega (~25 km south) is the main regional service centre; car essential for daily needs.
Small village where basic shops and the main street are walkable, but most services require a short drive to Bega.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bega High School ICSEA 973Upper & Eden Sts
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Bega Valley Public School ICSEA 91727 Auckland St
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37 Bega Street
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2 Max Slater Dr
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Gipps Street
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Bemboka Public School ICSEA 927Kameruka St
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Candelo Public School ICSEA 982William St
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Cobargo Public School ICSEA 941Wandella Rd
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Quaama Public School ICSEA 98748 Cobargo St
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Tanja Public School ICSEA 1085Barrabooka Rd
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Tathra Public School ICSEA 1048Bega St
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Towamba Public School ICSEA 958Towamba St
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Wolumla Public School ICSEA 931Bega Street
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Wyndham Public School ICSEA 935Monaro St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cobargo by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cobargo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cobargo" under Suburb