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All About Cobar, NSW, 2835

Cobar, a town located in the central western region of New South Wales, offers a unique housing market characterized by its affordability and potential for growth. Unlike larger urban centers where real estate prices can be prohibitively high, Cobar provides more accessible home ownership opportunities, attracting both first-time buyers and those looking to invest. The housing market here predominantly features detached single-family homes, often on spacious blocks of land, allowing for considerable personal space and privacy. Over the years, Cobar has seen a steady demand for housing due to its mining activities, which play a crucial role in driving the local economy and, consequentially, the real estate market. Despite periodic fluctuations due to the cyclical nature of mining, the town’s housing market remains relatively stable, offering potential for long-term investment.

Living in Cobar is characterized by a blend of small-town charm and the rugged allure of the Australian outback. Residents enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere where people often know their neighbors and local events bring the town together. The lifestyle in Cobar is largely influenced by its geographic location and mining heritage, with a strong sense of community and self-reliance. Outdoor enthusiasts relish the opportunity to explore the surrounding natural landscapes, including the iconic Cobar Pylon Lookout and Fort Bourke Hill. The town also offers essential amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers, albeit with fewer options than found in more metropolitan areas. For those seeking a quieter, more relaxed pace of life, with a touch of adventure and the friendliness of an inclusive community, Cobar presents an appealing option.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $197.27
Median Monthly Mortgage $1093.64
Median Persons Per bed houseroom 0.69
Average Household Size 2.27
Average Age 36.36
Average Income $966.82
Average Cars Per Dwelling 1.75
Average Properties Within 50M 8
Typical 1 bed house$274,000
Typical 2 bed house$169,000
Typical 3 bed house$235,000
Typical 4 bed house$349,000
Typical 5 bed house$405,000
Typical 6 bed+ house$387,000

Housing Stock

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Cobar Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Cobar? Now could not be a better time, with 3068 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $308,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $11,000 to $5,663,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 507 Km.

In Cobar there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. In this area of average incomes, there is a mix of housing size and quality. While this may present buying opportunities, growth may be constrained. As buyers begin to examine Cobar due to other areas being out of the price range and the trend to working from home, "gentrification" may incease price growth. The slightly lower than average earnings from occupations in Cobar changes the housing and lifestyle preference. It is more a matter of what can be afforded rather than what would we prefer, leading to slower price increases over time. Low population density implies low demand and limits housing choices and price increases. Could be a good entry point for first home buyers needing to somehow get into the market. With very low industrial sector presence in Cobar the focus is on lifestyle, driving specific demand around facilities, services, and open space. Most people are employed in service sectors with a higher than average proportion being able to work from home. This may incease demand over the medium term.

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Houses for sale Cobar

Elders 60 Green Street, Cobar, NSW, 2835 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 1 UNDER OFFER
Elders 1 Louth Road, Cobar, NSW, 2835 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 1 UNDER OFFER
Properties for sale in Cobar

Local Schools

St John's Primary School

Cobar High School

Cobar Public School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Cobar there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

Local Crime Rate

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Cobar weather - Average Local Climate by month

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Sept0.99.523.622.967.83.919.3
Oct0.913.327.719.562.53.923.9
Nov1.416.730.917.356.14.127.0
Dec0.919.633.816.854.04.128.5
Jan1.122.236.416.854.24.227.3
Feb1.420.633.922.661.6424.2
Mar1.417.530.626.467.03.720.3
Apr1.013.326.228.372.93.217.0
May1.08.720.536.582.53.212.9
Jun1.46.416.746.791.33.210.6
Jul0.75.516.840.785.73.412.0
Aug0.6618.731.177.73.514.6

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology


Recently Sold Properties / House Prices

08-01-2025 $450,000 29 Jones Drive
06-01-2025 $580,000 5 Monaghan Street
02-01-2025 $210,000 4 Bourke Street
20-12-2024 $490,000 723 Lerida Road
19-12-2024 $200,000 5 Murray Street
19-12-2024 $390,000 3 Wittagoona Street
18-12-2024 $135,000 6 Elizabeth Cescent
18-12-2024 $308,000 10 Cornish Street
18-12-2024 $2,950,000 67 Marshall Street
17-12-2024 $410,000 7 Murray Street
17-12-2024 $205,000 59 Brough Street
13-12-2024 $275,000 16 Prince Street
13-12-2024 $239,000 27 Duffy Drive
12-12-2024 $405,000 10 Wood Street
10-12-2024 $170,000 19 Elizabeth Cescent
06-12-2024 $250,000 10 Fletcher Street
06-12-2024 $400,000 34 Monaghan Street
06-12-2024 $300,000 1 Echidna Street
29-11-2024 $265,000 1 Mopone Street
29-11-2024 $380,000 19 Morrison Street
22-11-2024 $160,000 18 Blakey Street
18-11-2024 $430,000 9 Jones Drive
15-11-2024 $168,000 61 Elizabeth Cescent
14-11-2024 $77,500 239 Lerida Road
11-11-2024 $36,000 7 Cornish Street
01-11-2024 $165,000 19 Woodiwiss Avenue
01-11-2024 $678,000 17 Echidna Street
24-10-2024 $280,000 56 Bathurst Street
24-10-2024 $205,000 27 Brough Street
24-10-2024 $215,000 17 Linsley Street
23-10-2024 $300,000 49 Bradley Street
11-10-2024 $185,000 31 Monaghan Street
09-10-2024 $16,500 18 Green Street
04-10-2024 $450,000 5 Jones Drive
03-10-2024 $280,000 7 Monaghan Street
03-10-2024 $236,500 6 Cornish Street
02-10-2024 $85,000 93 Marshall Street
01-10-2024 $716,650 17 Railway Pde S
27-09-2024 $187,000 8 Bourke Street
19-09-2024 $420,000 9 Green Street
19-09-2024 $212,000 1 Bourke Street
17-09-2024 $181,000 15 Marshall Street
16-09-2024 $246,000 34 Morrison Street
05-09-2024 $520,000 30 Becker Street
30-08-2024 $90,000 16 Lewis Street
30-08-2024 $180,000 27 Bathurst Street
29-08-2024 $90,000 15 Singleton Drive
23-08-2024 $270,000 28 Lewis Street
23-08-2024 $225,000 33 Monaghan Street
19-08-2024 $30,000 38 Acacia Drive


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