Cockatoo
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Cockatoo is a small, scenic township set in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia. Known for its welcoming community and natural bushland, it is popular with families and travelers seeking a peaceful retreat near Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
4,408
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.94°, 145.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,098
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.