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Cooma

VIC 3616 • Victoria

94
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalGoulburn ValleyPeaceful
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About Cooma

Cooma is a small rural locality in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, located within the City of Greater Shepparton council area, approximately 33 kilometres west of Shepparton and 200 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a population of 94 residents across approximately 22.7 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming community set amid the irrigated agricultural plains of the Goulburn Valley. The median household income reflects a typical rural Victorian locality, and the area's character is shaped by its strong agricultural identity.

The surrounding Goulburn Valley is one of Australia's most productive food-growing regions, renowned for stone fruit, vegetables, dairy, and mixed farming, with Shepparton serving as the main regional centre for shopping, healthcare, and employment. Murchison, located to the east, is the nearest small town with local services. Residents rely on private vehicles for most daily needs, with the Goulburn Valley Highway providing the main road corridor. Shepparton's facilities, including Victoria University's Shepparton campus, major supermarkets, and GV Health hospital, are all accessible within a half-hour drive.

Cooma falls under postcode 3616 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3616
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.46°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.74 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3616

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3616, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,042
Median 2023–24
$51,942
▲ 17.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,965

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3616; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton
33 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Shepparton Approx. 35–45 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Shepparton Station; V/Line Shepparton Line to Southern Cross approx. 2h 15m
By Car (Peak)
2h 15–2h 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h–2h 15 min

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Highway is the main road route; Shepparton is the nearest major rail hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Cooma is a rural farming locality with no local shops; a car is essential, with all services available in Murchison or Shepparton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
94
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Cooma. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cooma (VIC) known for? +

Cooma (VIC) is a small rural locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, known for its agricultural character set among the irrigated farming plains that make this region one of Australia's most productive food-growing areas, including stone fruit, dairy, and mixed farming operations.

How far is Cooma (VIC) from Shepparton? +

Cooma is approximately 33 kilometres west of Shepparton, roughly a 30–40 minute drive via the Goulburn Valley Highway. Melbourne CBD is approximately 200 kilometres to the south, about a 2 hour drive.

Does Cooma (VIC) have public transport? +

Public transport in Cooma is very limited. The nearest train station is Shepparton, approximately 33 kilometres away, which is served by V/Line's Shepparton Line to Melbourne. A private vehicle is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Cooma (VIC)? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cooma (VIC) has a population of 94 residents across approximately 22.7 square kilometres, within the City of Greater Shepparton council area.

Is Cooma (VIC) a good place to live? +

Cooma (VIC) offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Victoria's productive Goulburn Valley. It suits those who value wide-open farming country and a peaceful community setting, with Shepparton's full range of services — including hospitals, universities, and major supermarkets — accessible within a half-hour drive.

What is the postcode for Cooma (VIC)? +

The postcode for Cooma, Victoria (Greater Shepparton area) is 3616. Note that Cooma, NSW (postcode 2630) is a separate and larger town in the Snowy Mountains.

Is Cooma a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cooma is part of the Greater Shepparton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Cooma? +

Cooma had a population of 94 at the 2021 Census.