Cosgrove
VIC 3631 • Victoria
About Cosgrove
Cosgrove is a quiet rural locality in the City of Greater Shepparton, north-central Victoria, sitting approximately 15 kilometres north-west of Shepparton. Covering around 48 square kilometres of flat agricultural land in the Goulburn Valley, it recorded a population of just 50 at the 2021 census, making it one of the region's most sparsely settled localities. The area is characterised by irrigated farmland, orchards, and wide open paddocks typical of the greater Shepparton hinterland.
Residents of Cosgrove rely on nearby Shepparton for shopping, services, schools, and medical facilities, making a car the primary means of getting around. The locality has an overwhelmingly rural character, with farming families the dominant demographic and a strong connection to the fruit-growing and dairy industries of the Goulburn Valley. Outdoor pursuits such as fishing in local waterways and exploring the broader Murray-Darling region are popular pastimes for locals.
Cosgrove falls under postcode 3631 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Shepparton regional bus services — Shepparton CBD 25–35 min
Commute to Shepparton
🛣️ Car-dependent locality; private vehicle essential for daily needs
No footpaths or local amenities within walking distance; a private vehicle is required for all errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Central Road
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7370 Goulburn Valley Highway
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1 Lemnos Road (Via Shepparton)
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300 Channel Road
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Benalla Road
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629 Goulburn Valley Hwy