Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Cobar, NSW

17 suburbs in Cobar council area · Population ~4,019 · 2,466 dwellings · 45,575 km²

Cobar Council Average R-Score 58 / 100 — top suburb in Cobar scores 90/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Cobar90

Highest R-Score out of 17 suburbs in Cobar

Cobar council average58

Across 2 scored suburbs in Cobar

Suburb medians in Cobar range from $53,000 to $7,500,000.

3-year population movement: -1.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.3% of stock (~5 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $92M. Key employment sectors: Mining (38%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (6%), Health Care and Social Assistance (6%).

Typical suburb median price$300,000

Across 17 suburbs in Cobar (Sept 2026) · ~528 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.9%

Median asking rent ~$500/wk · Vacancy 0.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Cobar90/100

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Cobar (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Cobar

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Cobar (New South Wales).

Is Cobar (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Cobar (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 58/100 across 17 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 90/100. Across Cobar, the typical suburb median price is $300,000, median weekly rent is $500/wk, gross rental yield is 5.9%, and vacancy sits at 0.1%.

Which suburbs in Cobar have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Cobar (NSW) are Cobar (90/100, median $335,000), Irymple (25/100, median $53,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Cobar?

Across Cobar (NSW), the median suburb property price is $300,000, median asking rent is $500/wk, and median gross yield is 5.9%, with homes averaging 528 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Cobar include Cobar (5.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Cobar council area?

Cobar is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 4,019, approximately 2,466 dwellings, covering 45,575 sq km.

What are the best streets in Cobar (NSW)?

Every street across all 17 suburbs in Cobar is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.