Cobungra, 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 Cobungra, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cobungra |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.07952 |
| Longitude | 147.37178 |
| Population | 75 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 182.4 km² |
| Elevation | 1080 m |
| Postcode | 3898 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 228 km east-northeast |
Cobungra is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 75. The locality covers an area of 182.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1080 m above sea level. It lies approximately 228 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Cobungra is located at 37.0795°S, 147.3718°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3898. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cobungra lies cradled by the rugged shoulders of the Victorian Alps, a scattering of homesteads and paddocks etched into a landscape of rolling, grass-covered hills that rise towards the jagged peaks. It lies 114.3 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 158°T), and is situated 9.6 km east-south-east of Dinner Plain. The air here is thin and crisp, carrying the scent of damp earth and the sweet, resinous perfume of eucalypts that cling to the steeper slopes. In the early morning, mist often unfurls like a slow breath from the gullies, softening the sharp edges of the terrain and lending a hushed reverence to the dawn. Broad creeks, born from snowmelt and summer rains, meander through the valleys, their clear waters glinting like ribbons of polished steel under the vast Australian sky. The land itself feels ancient, a testament to the slow, persistent work of wind and water, a place where the silence is broken only by the bleating of sheep or the distant call of a currawong.
The character of Cobungra is deeply intertwined with the history of pastoralism and the hardy spirit of those who sought a living from this challenging country. For generations, sheep have been the lifeblood of Cobungra, their wool a valuable commodity that travelled far from these high country pastures. The economy remains rooted in this tradition, with grazing still a dominant force, though the broader Alpine Shire now also draws travellers seeking the wild beauty of the mountains. Old stone walls, weathered by countless seasons, speak of the early endeavours, and the occasional forgotten fence post, leaning like a weary sentinel, hints at stories untold. The very feel of Cobungra is one of enduring resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the grandeur of the natural world continues to hold sway over human endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cobungra, 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 Cobungra, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cobungra includes the postcode (3898), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Alpine 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 Cobungra 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. |