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Cohuna has an estimated 2,370 residents, down from 2,415 at the 2021 Census — a change of 45 people, or 1.9%. Density is about 15 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population updates with new addresses validated post-Census, the suburb of Cohuna has an estimated population of approximately 2,370 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 45 people (1.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,415 people. This estimate of 2,370 residents was established by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 45 validated new addresses added since the Census. With a population density of 14.7 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous space for residents.
Although the suburb of Cohuna registered a 1.9% reduction since the 2021 census, this contraction was less pronounced than the -2.5% recorded across the wider SA3 region. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for virtually all population additions over recent timeframes. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while applying the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 levels wherever coverage is missing. Age-specific growth trajectories derived from these aggregations are utilized for all localities covering 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns under this framework, the suburb of Cohuna is projected to experience an overarching decline of 563 persons by 2041. In contrast, select cohorts are expected to expand, most notably the 85 and over bracket with a projected gain of 1 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals in Cohuna remain minimal at 3 dwelling approvals per year, summing to 19 across the past five years. Such modest numbers mirror the area's rural profile, in which building activity is dictated by distinct local accommodation requirements rather than broad market demand. It should be noted that because baseline approvals are so low, separate construction undertakings can substantially alter yearly percentage changes and comparative measures. Cohuna records notably subdued residential building volumes relative to Rest of Vic., with building figures also trailing countrywide levels. Furthermore, recent building work has consisted exclusively of separate houses, in keeping with a rural setting characterized by spacious allotments.
The locality registers approximately 250 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating a low density environment. Given that demographic forecasts indicate steady or decreasing resident numbers, Cohuna is anticipated to experience softer accommodation demand, presenting advantages for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cohuna
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cohuna, worth an estimated $10.5 billion. 15 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure programs, major developments, and planning schemes significantly shape regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no active projects likely to impact the locality. Major initiatives include Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West), Regional Housing Fund, Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, and Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, with relevant details provided below.
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Kerang Solar Plant
A 37.2 MWp solar plant using single axis trackers and bifacial modules, spanning over 64 hectares near Kerang in Victoria's Gannawarra Shire. The plant reached full output in mid-2025 and was officially opened in October 2025 by developer and operator British Solar Renewables. Exporting up to 30 MW AC into the grid via the Kerang Zone Substation, the facility supplies clean electricity to around 6,000 homes annually and avoids up to 40,000 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions each year.BSR is now progressing plans for co-located battery storage at the site.
Kerang Solar & BESS Hybrid
Kerang Hybrid is a 161 MW DC solar farm co-located with a 55 MW / 110 MWh AC-coupled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on private land adjacent to the Kerang Terminal Station. It received Development Approval from Gannawarra Shire Council and AEMO 5.3.4A grid connection approval in July 2025. Construction is targeted to commence in Q4 2025.
Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West)
The Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West) is a proposed 500 kV double-circuit high-voltage alternating current transmission line connecting the electricity grids of New South Wales and Victoria. The transmission corridor extends from the Dinawan Substation north of Jerilderie to new terminal facilities at Tragowel near Kerang and Bulgana in Victoria. Jointly progressed by Transgrid and VicGrid with development partner Iberdrola Australia, the project is progressing through comprehensive environmental assessments ahead of final approvals.
Koorangie Energy Storage System (KESS)
A $400 million, 185 MW / 370 MWh grid-forming battery energy storage system (BESS) featuring 100 Tesla Megapacks with advanced grid-forming inverters. The project provides critical system strength services under a 20-year agreement with AEMO, enabling an additional 300 MW of renewable generation in the Murray River Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). It is capable of powering 350,000 homes for two hours and operates under a 15-year offtake agreement with Shell Energy.
Kerang CBD Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Kerang's central business district (Stages 3 and 4), including upgraded concrete paving (replacing uneven pavers) and wider footpaths for improved accessibility, new street furniture and trees, landscaping (new garden beds), remodelled kerbing, and new lighting, particularly around the Karlie McDonald Memorial Clock. The project's goal was to revitalise the CBD to be attractive and functional, improving accessibility and increasing foot traffic.
Kerang District Health Facility Upgrade (CSSD, PACU, and Operating Theatre Equipment)
Upgrade of the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), expansion of the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and replacement of operating room equipment. Funded by a $3.5 million package from the Victorian Government, the project involved refurbishing the CSSD to meet AS 4187 standards, adding two bed bays to the PACU, and installing a new reverse osmosis water filtration system. Construction required a temporary closure of surgical services from September 2024 until May 2025. The upgrades ensure local access to surgery and reduce procedure cancellations by modernising critical sterilisation and monitoring infrastructure.
Rich River Lakes Estate
Lakeside residential estate adjacent to Rich River Golf Club featuring premium lots with golf course and lake views, recreational facilities including swimming pool, tennis court, and community amenities.
AFL Breaking New Ground - St Joseph's College Echuca
MCG-sized oval facility at St Joseph's College Kildare Campus with 100 lux lighting, primarily for Australian rules football. Partnership between AFL Victoria and Echuca Junior Football Club.
996 residents of Cohuna are employed, from a labour force of 1,017. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 49.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,933, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Cohuna features an even distribution across white and blue collar vocations, with robust representation in manufacturing and industrial trades, alongside a jobless rate of merely 2.1% according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026996 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate sits 1.6% below the 3.7% observed in Regional Vic.. However, labour force participation remains considerably lower at 49.5% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.. According to Census returns, only 6.9% of local workers operated from home, though historical Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises are particularly prominent, maintaining a concentration 1.8 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food services is noticeably under-represented, employing only 3.6% of Cohuna workers compared with 6.9% in Regional Vic.. Comparison between the Census working population and resident headcount suggests local job positions remain constrained. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM regional data indicates that over a 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 3.1% and total employment dropped by 1.8%, contributing to a 1.4 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% contraction in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points decrease in unemployment. Forward-looking projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour requirements in Cohuna. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, are mapped against local occupational distributions to project employment trends. While nationwide payrolls are expected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry-level trajectories vary widely. When these sectoral projections are weighted across Cohuna's industry mix, local employment is projected to expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this illustrative weighting does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cohuna is $1,112 a week (about $58,000 a year), with median personal income at $594 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,307 a year against an average of $49,315. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Cohuna trail national figures, showing a median income of $42,307 and an average income of $49,315. In comparison, Regional Vic. registers a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $46,377 (median) and $54,059 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Cohuna household, family, and individual incomes between the 8th and 10th percentiles across the country.
The $400 - 799 income range is the most prevalent locally, accounting for 28.7% of residents (680 people), in contrast to metropolitan trends where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 30.3%. Even though housing expenditure remains low with 91.7% of income retained, overall disposable earnings sit at only the 15th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cohuna had 1,028 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $185 a week and the median mortgage repayment $997 a month. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock in Cohuna at the latest Census consisted of 94.8% standalone houses and 5.2% alternative formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Cohuna was substantially higher than the regional benchmark, reaching 56.2%, while the balance was divided between mortgaged homes (25.6%) and rental properties (18.2%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $997, well underneath the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while weekly rent averaged $185 compared to $285 regionally. Across Australia, Cohuna's mortgage payments sit far below the national average of $1,863, with rents also markedly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cohuna counted 1,028 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 62.7% of all local households, divided into couples without children (34.6%), couples with children (20.7%), and single parent families (6.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.3%, consisting largely of lone person households (35.2%) alongside group households (2.6%). With an average of 2.1 people, the typical household size in the area is smaller than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Cohuna hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 26.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 424 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications present a local challenge, as university degree attainment (13.2%) is well below the VIC average of 33.4%, highlighting a target area for educational development. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 9.5%, graduate diplomas 2.1%, and postgraduate awards 1.6%. In contrast, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (26.8%). Formal education engages 21.2% of the local population. This proportion is comprised of 9.4% enrolled in primary education, 6.7% attending secondary education, and 1.3% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cohuna means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport network data indicates 2 active transport stops within the suburb of Cohuna. These facilities are served by 6 separate routes that provide 52 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit access is restricted, with local residents living an average of 782 meters from the closest stop. Given its residential nature, commuting is largely outbound, with motor vehicles serving as the main travel method for 91% of workers, alongside 6% who commute on foot. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles. Only 6.9% of residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Public transport operations average 7 trips per day across the network, delivering approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.
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56.8% of residents in Cohuna report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates indicate notable health concerns in Cohuna, with common ailments affecting younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance participation is low at roughly 46% of the population (~1,100 people). This sits below the 50.5% seen across Regional Vic. and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 13.5% and 9.2% of residents respectively, whereas 56.8% report no chronic ailments compared with 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age cohort experiences significant health pressures with increased rates of chronic conditions.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 39.7% of the population (940 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional figure for Regional Vic., and health challenges within the senior cohort rank higher than those observed in the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cohuna is largely Australian-born, at 94.0% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.3%) and Australian (34.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Cohuna is below typical levels, with Australian citizens making up 91.3% of the community, 94.0% born in Australia, and 96.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.9% of Cohuna residents compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage, the three largest ancestral cohorts in Cohuna are English at 36.3% (exceeding the regional level of 30.7%), Australian at 34.1%, and Irish at 9.0%. Other distinct ancestries include Scottish at 8.5% in Cohuna (against 8.8% across the wider region), Dutch at 1.3% (against 1.7%), and Lebanese at 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cohuna is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. 14.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, the suburb of Cohuna has one of the oldest age distributions in the region. Older residents and retirees (65+) make up 39.7% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for merely 14.5% compared to 23.1% regionally. The median age stands at an estimated 55 as at August 2026, remaining unchanged from the 2021 Census and sitting 12 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, while the national median was 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the 65+ cohort has risen from 36.5% to an estimated 39.7%. By 2041, no major demographic cohort is forecast to see substantial gains, with senior cohorts, youths, and children all expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cohuna
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,415 at the 2021 Census → 2,370 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20604). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.