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| Locality | Cobden |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.33248 |
| Longitude | 143.08305 |
| Population | 1,768 |
| Density | 23.1 /km² |
| Area | 76.4 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 3266 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 174 km west-southwest |
Cobden is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,768. The locality covers an area of 76.4 km², giving a population density of about 23.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 174 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Cobden is located at 38.3325°S, 143.0830°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3266. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cobden rests in a broad, green basin, where the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible incline towards the coast. It lies 51.3 km east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 86°T), and is situated 12.4 km south-south-west of Camperdown. The sky above often stretches in vast, unbroken swathes of blue, punctuated by clouds that drift like lazy sheep. Fields of emerald pasture, divided by neat lines of fences, give way to stands of mature eucalypts, their silvery leaves rustling in the ever-present breeze. The air here carries a faint, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant salt, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, painterly shadows that deepen the contours of the landscape. The quiet hum of life is a constant undercurrent, a subtle reminder of the people who call this place home.
This is country that has long supported the grazier and the farmer, the land yielding its bounty through generations of hard work. Cobden’s roots are firmly planted in the rich volcanic soil, a heritage that continues to shape its local economy through dairy farming and broader agricultural pursuits. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and welcoming shopfronts, speaks of a practical, enduring spirit. Life here moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady rhythm that has seen Cobden endure and adapt. The nearby Otway Ranges offer a wilder, more rugged backdrop, a promise of exploration for those who venture beyond the cultivated fields, while the proximity to the coast hints at a wider world accessible through the salt-laced wind.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cobden, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.33248, 143.08305. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cobden, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cobden includes the postcode (3266), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cobden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |