Cobram
VIC 3644 • Rest of VIC
About Cobram
Cobram is a regional town situated on the Murray River in northern Victoria, approximately 250 kilometres north of Melbourne within the Shire of Moira. Sitting opposite the New South Wales town of Barooga, Cobram serves as a local service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, with its 6,148 residents spread across a large 81 square kilometre area. The suburb has a median age of 48 and relatively modest household incomes, reflecting its rural character and strong appeal to retirees and farming families.
Cobram is renowned for its Murray River beaches — particularly Cobram Beach — which draw visitors throughout summer for swimming, camping, and water sports on the river. The surrounding district is one of Victoria's premier stone fruit and tomato growing regions, with orchards and farms forming the backbone of the local economy. The town offers essential services including schools, medical facilities, and a local shopping strip, providing a relaxed and affordable lifestyle that continues to attract those seeking quiet country living within reach of Shepparton and Echuca.
Cobram falls under postcode 3644 and is governed by Moira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths54-58 Punt Road Cobram 3644 VIC
Schools
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Barooga Public School ICSEA 962Hughes St
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Campbell Road
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William Street
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Warkil Street
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Hume Street
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Broadway Street
Housing 2021 Census
115 state housing + 31 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Malaysia 199
- 2. England 169
- 3. Italy 145
- 4. India 113
- 5. New Zealand 91
- 6. Philippines 34
- 7. Thailand 33
- 8. Iraq 27
- 9. Netherlands 22
- 10. Germany 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)