Map of Cobar, NSW

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Cobar is located in central New South Wales and has a population of around 4,200 (52.0% male, 48.0% female). Around 1037 families live in the area and of those 44.4% have one or more children under the age of 15. 14.8% of families have only a single parent while 37.5% of couples have no children. Cobar covers an area of approximately 235276 hectares or around 2353 square kilometres (km²) (581379 acres).

The most common income bracket for people living in Cobar is between $150-$249 per week (12.7% of people). 8.1% have no income and high income earners ($2000 or more per week) account for 3.3% of the population.

Of the 1452 private dwellings in Cobar 30% are owned outright by their occupiers, 25% are being purchased (eg. by mortgage) and 41% are being rented. On average there are around 2.9 people per private dwelling in the area. The composition of occupied private dwellings in Cobar is as follows: 87.2% separate houses, 1.0% semi-detached houses (eg. townhouses, row or terrace houses), 10.0% flats (including units and apartments).

In terms of people aged 15 years or more living in Cobar 45% are married, 8% are divorced, 4% are separated, 6% are widowed and 36% have never married.

The postcode for Cobar is 2835.

Neighbouring suburbs/regional areas of Cobar include Hermidale, Nymagee, Nyngan and Tindarey.

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