Cohuna
VIC 3568 · Gannawarra
2,415 (2021) → 2,363 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cohuna is a declining suburb in Gannawarra, VIC 3568, about 235km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $305K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 5/100, and is about 236km inland. Cohuna has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.33%), India (0.83%), Philippines (0.58%), Netherlands (0.54%), New Zealand (0.33%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.54%), Filipino (0.54%), Malayalam (0.37%), Arabic (0.21%), Afrikaans (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
- Cohuna Consolidated SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- Cohuna Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cohuna
Is Cohuna safe?
Cohuna has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,644 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cohuna?
In Cohuna, the .
How far is Cohuna from Melbourne CBD?
Cohuna is about 235.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Cohuna?
Cohuna has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cohuna?
Cohuna has a transport score of 5/100 and 2 bus stops.