Cobbannah, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cobbannah, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cobbannah |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.66219 |
| Longitude | 147.26079 |
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 214.7 km² |
| Elevation | 322 m |
| Postcode | 3862 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 203 km east |
Cobbannah is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 6. The locality covers an area of 214.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 322 m above sea level. It lies approximately 203 km east of Melbourne. Cobbannah is located at 37.6622°S, 147.2608°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3862. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cobbannah unfurls across a gentle rise, its weathered rooftops catching the muted gold of the late afternoon sun. It lies 88.5 km north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 48°T), and is situated 22.5 km north-east of Briagolong. The land here slopes towards the broad, slow-moving waters of the Mitchell River, a ribbon of pewter reflecting the vast, pale blue of the Gippsland sky. Pastures, patched with the deep emerald of clover and the warmer tones of dry grass, stretch out to meet the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of gum trees. The air, carrying the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus and the distant tang of salt from the coast, hums with a quiet stillness, a sense of enduring peace.
The economic pulse of Cobbannah has long been tied to the fertility of its surrounding plains, where cattle graze and crops are coaxed from the rich soil. Generations of farmers have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the reliable rhythm of the river. Traces of an earlier era can be found in the solid, unpretentious architecture of the main street, a reminder of the pioneering spirit that first settled this place. While the agricultural heritage remains strong, a growing interest in local produce and artisanal crafts is weaving a new thread into Cobbannah's character, attracting a thoughtful stream of travellers seeking a taste of genuine country life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cobbannah, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cobbannah, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cobbannah includes the postcode (3862), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Cobbannah 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. |